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A 74-year-old St. Petersburg, Fla., man answered his doorbell one night, but didn't hear a reply when he inquired about the visitor's identity.  The next thing the resident heard was the sound of breaking glass at the back of his house.  Acting to protect himself, the elderly man stood his ground as the break-in attempt continued.  After the would-be burglar knocked out a door panel, the resident fired several shots from his .38-cal. handgun, sending the intruder fleeing.  Police later caught the inept scofflaw.  (The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Fla., 11/2/99

Thank God that this elderly man had his .38 cal. handgun available to him.  If an elderly man or woman would commit to a little practice every month, a handgun would be a very smart investment.  I work in a prison and see how convicted felons prey on the other prisoners who aren't as "strong" as they are.  Criminals are not going to attack, rob or burglarize you if they think they will get hurt.  Evidently this bad guy didn't count on this elderly gentleman being able to even the playing field or getting one up on him with the handgun.  Hurrah for the good guys.
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