Would you ever carry a gun?

I am a single female in a city where crime seems to be getting worse and since I cant drive I am often walking around sometimes late at night after work. I am really worried that if someone attacked me I would have no way to defend myself and have seriously considered getting a gun

I have never shot one but I know there are classes that teach ppl brand new to guns safety and maintenance and they will even get you a concealed carry license.

What do you guys/girls think, do any of you own a gun for self defense? Good idea or bad?