zhanataya expounded:
But Zhan, think of how much heavier the purse would be as you swing it around to clobber your accoster in the side of the head!
I can imagine how much my purse would weigh, it's already a heavy load, with a Palm Pilot, cell phone, wallet, coupons, tools (screwdriver with two bits, tire gauge, tape measure, among others, ya never know what you're gonna need!), whatever papers of the moment, hairbrush, etc. etc. etc. If I stuck my Glock in there, I'd need a dolly to carry it around!