I guess I should have said those who only want one carbine. As for didn't we all start with one not necessarily. I bought three at the same time for $60 each back in 1976.
Funny you mentioned it. I was an honorary Girl Scout too. My daughter's troop went to the Sierra Nevada's. A couple Dad's always went along with the girls. Mine found a black Camaro when she got her license at 16 for her first car, she was driving the family Civic with her permit.
Back to the carbine. I think it's a good choice for a woman. And a nice way to continue bonding with your daughter.
Good luck.