Headlines on the front of that magazine:
1. Don't be a victim: Stop Violent Attacks
2. Family protection
3. ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSES
4. Everyday Heroes
There is a guy in the background on the right hiding behind a concrete wall.
There is a guy in the middle ground left holding his hand out to stop a gunman.
The woman on the cover is being a human shield for her child.
The entire setup is used to create the fantasy scenario of being some mall vigilante when a gunman opens fire. In that situation you might want your finger on the trigger.
But, who knows. Maybe shes just at the open gun range in the mall, without protective eye or ear wear, one-handing her pistol (ON HER PURSE ARM!) like a badass. While making sure daughter is close by to pick up all the tips and tricks.