The carbine is a great idea since she does not plan to carry. The Hi-Point 995 9mm can be had for about $170 BRAND NEW, add a decent LED flashlight an a couple boxes of good hollow points and you are all set. She can keep it in her car, by her bed etc.
I have shot both the Hi-Point 995 and 4095 (same as 995, but chambered in .40S&W). They are also coming out with the 4595 (.45ACP) around the first of next year I hear. For the price they are excellent shooting guns, there are some cool upgrades for them too, like stocks, triggers, charging handles, rails etc if customization is her thing.
I have shot both the Hi-Point 995 and 4095 (same as 995, but chambered in .40S&W). They are also coming out with the 4595 (.45ACP) around the first of next year I hear. For the price they are excellent shooting guns, there are some cool upgrades for them too, like stocks, triggers, charging handles, rails etc if customization is her thing.