Once piece of advice: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "GIRL GUN". When you get ready purchase, don't let the salesperson talk you into buying a pink or teal Sccy CPX because it's "cute". I've seen quite a few ladies get tricked into buying a crappy, unreliable, dangerous firearm because it had pretty paint or a dainty design.
Your gun's main purpose is to protect you and your loved ones. Do your research, and don't fall for the "girl gun" scam.
For more info, check out the Official Gun Owners thread here:
The Gun Owners Thread