Pistol-packing woman, 85, forces intruder to call 911

[kidder014]

POINT MARION, Pa. — An 85-year-old woman boldly went for her gun and busted a would-be burglar inside her home, then forced him to call police while she kept him in her sights, police said.

"I just walked right on past him to the bedroom and got my gun," Leda Smith said.

Smith heard someone break into her home Monday afternoon and grabbed the .22-caliber revolver she had been keeping by her bed since a neighbor's home was burglarized a few weeks ago.

"I said 'What are you doing in my house?' He just kept saying he didn't do it," Smith said.

After the 17-year-old boy called 911, Smith kept holding the gun on him until state police arrived at her home in Springhill Township, about 45 miles south of Pittsburgh.

The boy will be charged with attempted burglary and related offenses in juvenile court, Trooper Christian Lieberum said. He was not identified because of his age.

"It was exciting," Smith said. "I just hope I broke up the (burglary) ring because they have been hitting a lot of places around here."

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[pedalman]

You go, Grandma!!!!!!!!

[kidder014]

I'd just like to mention that she was holding a .22 revolver.... just goes to show that in some scenerios, it doesn't matter if you have the .22, .380, or .45.. it's better to have something than nothing at all.

[longtooth]

Yes sir & a 9 holer to boot. Lets see that is almost 2" worth of combined leakage area. Yes maam I give. Hand me the phone I will call the law no problem maam.

[Excaliber]

I'd just like to mention that she was holding a .22 revolver.... just goes to show that in some scenerios, it doesn't matter if you have the .22, .380, or .45.. it's better to have something than nothing at all.

If it doesn't need to be fired, any gun or anything that the bad guy thinks is a gun will do.

The difference comes in when the bad guy doesn't comply and needs to be stopped right now. That's when a .45 beats a .22 hands down.

[Sly Dog]

Sounds like one tough grandma!!

[Rokyudai]

Never interrupt Granny while she's watching Matlock...NEVER!

[KD5NRH]

POINT MARION, Pa. — An 85-year-old woman boldly went for her gun and busted a would-be burglar inside her home, then forced him to call police while she kept him in her sights, police said.

Good thing the dispatcher didn't tell him he'd have to find his own ride to jail.

[bryang]

Now that was great! that is the kind of stories I like to see.

-geo

[Keith B]

They have her on 'Good Morning America' today. I have it recording on the ol' DVR. She doesn't look as old as she is. Must be pretty sharp and spry to boot!

[M9FAN]

Never interrupt Granny while she's watching Matlock...NEVER!

That right there is funny!

[longtooth]

They have her on 'Good Morning America' today. I have it recording on the ol' DVR. She doesn't look as old as she is. Must be pretty sharp and spry to boot!

Very correct. My Mom is 78 and I have several posts on here about how she does not show that age. There are a few out there that have a lot of grit even if they are of great age & ladies.

Mom dont mind "great age" but she hates to be called old. Don risk it.

Proficiency target at her renewal.

[Liberty]

They have her on 'Good Morning America' today. I have it recording on the ol' DVR. She doesn't look as old as she is. Must be pretty sharp and spry to boot!

But that revolver looked like it was older than her.