My wife of 48 years has held a CWL for 12 years now. The defensive weapon she now carries daily is an S&W 380 Bodyguard in either a cross body purse, fanny pack, or in a pocket holster. The chamber and both magazines are loaded with Remington Golden Saber 102gr JHP. The S&W replaced a KelTec P3AT of many years. She is also well versed in handling the various house defense weapons; pistols, tactical rifle and shotgun. Not at all paranoid, she keeps a self defense mindset and awareness of her surroundings... which is probably the best weapon she carries.