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I'm going to go a different route with this. I'd say never mention it to her again. Next time she says she's scared, don't say you'll protect her. Just tell her, Well, let's just keep a lookout and get out of here as quickly as we can, or something to that effect.
Don't try to change her mind about you carrying. If she's not forcing you to leave your gun at home or trying to get you to get rid of your weapons, leave it alone. No need to argue over it. You do your thing and if you ever have to protect yourself or her, you'll be prepared.
If you're wanting to get her into shooting, IMHO, the best thing you can do is just casually invite her to the shooting range next time you go. If she says no, then leave it alone. Keep inviting her every time you want to go and if she says no, just tell her you'll be back later and you love her and leave it at that. Maybe invite her to watch you shoot an IDPA event. Tell her you'd like her there for moral support and to hang out in between stages. SHOW her how important this part of your life is to you. Don't try and talk her into it. She'll come around eventually because she'll want to be part of something that's special to you.
This is pretty much what happened with my wife a year or so ago. She was never against me carrying and eventually felt a little uncomfortable when I wasn't around with my CCW. She ended up asking me to teach her how to shoot and then got her own weapon, CHL, and carries everywhere she goes now as well.
There's more than one great woman in this world. I know I don't have the only one. I'm sure you have a wonderful wife as well. But trying to change somebody's mind about something as sensitive as firearms I don't believe is a good idea. Let it happen in its own time. You'll both be better for it.