Here's the unexpurgated 911 tape of a close encounter between a pistol-packing, 66-year old grandmother from Arlington, Texas and the unfortunate fugitive who unwisely chose her house as an impromptu hideout. Bad idea.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram tells the tale:
A 66-year-old grandmother shot an intruder in her north Arlington home early Wednesday as he grabbed for her gun, she told police.Susan Gaylord Buxton said the training she received to earn her concealed-handgun permit saved her life.
"If I didn't have a gun to protect myself, I probably wouldn't be here," she said.
The man, identified as Christopher Lessner, 22, was under police guard Wednesday at Harris Methodist Fort Worth, where he was being treated for a leg wound, said Christy Gilfour, Arlington police spokeswoman.
Buxton said she used a .38-caliber revolver. Gilfour confirmed that the woman has a gun permit.
Buxton said she could have killed the man because her concealed-carry instructors taught her to aim for the torso. But she said she aimed for his leg. He was hit in the upper leg, police said.
"He said, 'Ow, you shot me!''' Buxton said.
Police said the woman fired another shot but missed.
Our 14-year old daughter is inspired, and wants to obtain a personal firearm as soon as possible.
Posted by Alan at November 10, 2005 08:15 PM