8th Grader stops invader with BB gun

[stevie_d_64]

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Madison (WKOW) -- 13 year old Jack Theisen had to make a quick decision when two would-be robbers were in the process of coming through an unlocked, basement door, and Theisen was home alone.

Theisen grabbed his Red Ryder model BB gun and shot the first invader in the shoulder, scaring off both men.

"He's resilient," Jack Theisen's father, Mike Theisen told 27 News.

Mike Theisen said his son, an eighth grade student at St. James Catholic School, has taken a hunter safety course and is proficient and safe with guns.

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I think the kid deserves an upgrade...Otherwise he might put someone's eye out with that...

[KFP]

Ha, I have to agree that an upgrade is in order for him!

[Keith B]

Does go to show that you don't need a .45, even a caliber as small as a .177 CAN stop a threat. (I'm still gonna play it safe though.)

[bpet]

Just wait till the kid gets his first .22. Crime rate in Madison should fall dramatically!

Need to send the kid an invitation to join the forum.

[sivart-dod]

thats great!! That kid was brave for doing that, I would agree with you guys too, he deserves a .22 ! His dad must be very proud.