Most pocket pistols are boring black, and this Bodyguard 2.0 deliberately is not. It is a .380 ACP with a manual safety and a leopard print finish, which suits the owner who wants a gun that looks personal.

The Bodyguard line is made for concealed carry. The .380 cartridge is mild enough to be controllable in a small pistol, and the manual safety gives extra confidence to carriers who like one more layer of control. If you are new to carry, that may be exactly what you want. Dry-fire practice, done safely with an empty and checked pistol, builds a clean trigger press for almost nothing. Magazines and holsters for popular pistols are easy to find, which keeps ownership simple.

Understand the tradeoff. Small pistols have short sight radius and little grip, so they need practice. Take it to the range, shoot it with the ammunition you plan to carry, and learn the safety until it is automatic.

The print finish is cosmetic, so the pistol works like any other Bodyguard.

New. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer you pick for pickup and the background check.