As an "old" woman this is precisely why I practice shooting at the range everyday. Some ppl go to the gym, I go to the range. I live in a small town and every time you register a gun the whole city knows about it. Since I can't move as fast as I once could it would take much less for me to feel my life was in danger than a 200 lb man, I will defend myself and my husband at all cost.
I may be old and slow but my trigger finger is in good shape and well exercised, I don't intend on "scaring" anyone out of my home.
I wish this woman well.