How small is too small a caliber for self protection?

Woman stops gator attack with a small Beretta pistol.

Sunday, June 30, 2013 by Philly0381 | Discussion: Life, the Universe and Everything

Subject: How small is too small a caliber for self protection

"Woman stops gator attack with a small Beretta pistol."

This is a story of self-control and marksmanship by a brave, cool-headed woman with a small pistol against a fierce predator. What is the smallest caliber that you would trust to protect yourself?   A Beretta Jetfire testimonial:   Here is her story:

While out walking along the edge of a bayou just below Houma, Louisiana with my soon to be ex-husband discussing property settlement and other divorce issues, we were surprised by a huge 12-ft. alligator suddenly emerging from the murky water and charging us with its large jaws wide open. She must have been protecting her nest because she was extremely aggressive. If I had not had my little Beretta Jetfire .25 caliber pistol with me I would not be here today! Just one shot to my estranged husband's knee cap was all it took. The gator got him easily and I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. It's one of the best pistols in my collection! Plus ... the amount I saved in lawyer's fees were more than worth the purchase price of this gun.  

 

 

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RedneckDude
Reply #1 Sunday, June 30, 2013 11:24 AM

Ryat
Reply #2 Sunday, June 30, 2013 11:46 AM

Guns don't kill people, gators do.

Wizard1956
Reply #3 Sunday, June 30, 2013 11:51 AM

Now that's something to chew on.

teddybearcholla
Reply #4 Sunday, June 30, 2013 12:00 PM

   I love the *surprise* ending!!! 

Philly0381
Reply #5 Sunday, June 30, 2013 4:22 PM

I guess it's not the size of your weapon that counts but how you choose to use it. 

SpardaSon21
Reply #6 Sunday, June 30, 2013 4:28 PM

He used to be a husband like you, but then he took a bullet to the knee.

Sorry, had to...

Philly0381
Reply #7 Sunday, June 30, 2013 4:42 PM

One of the reasons I've never been a husband..........

RedneckDude
Reply #8 Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:30 PM

But you sure would make a good wife.

ElanaAhova
Reply #9 Sunday, June 30, 2013 11:55 PM

Now that is food for thought (and for alligators).

Uvah
Reply #10 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 5:58 AM

LOL

IROKONESS
Reply #11 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 7:14 AM

SpardaSon21
but then he took a bullet to the knee.
          That's funny, right thar!  And Cool, surprise ending!!

 

 

 

 

Quicksilver007
Reply #12 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 8:10 AM

BoXXi
Reply #13 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 8:23 AM

sydneysiders
Reply #14 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 9:27 AM

 

Gives new meaning to the term "knee-capping"....  

ARESIV
Reply #15 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 4:22 PM

Divorce, Italian Style

Rovert10
Reply #16 Friday, August 9, 2013 9:27 AM

HG_Eliminator
Reply #17 Monday, August 12, 2013 10:47 AM

Great... I'm married to a cajun and ur giving her ideas...

Necaradan666
Reply #18 Saturday, September 7, 2013 6:37 AM


Anything smaller than .45

doortech1
Reply #19 Saturday, September 7, 2013 10:27 AM

Still laughing, to funny.

Uvah
Reply #20 Saturday, September 7, 2013 10:41 AM

Here's lookin' atcha!

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