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tv star collector · 08-20-2008, 08:05 AM

POINT MARION, PA. (AP) -- 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 Sunday 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."

Zoneboy · 08-20-2008, 08:19 AM

sunshinefizzy · 08-20-2008, 09:31 AM

Way to go, Granny Smith!!!

.:BF:. · 08-20-2008, 09:49 AM

OWNED!

catlover79 · 08-20-2008, 11:30 AM

MonarC · 08-20-2008, 01:07 PM

I just saw that on Headline News. That is one tough granny! Good 4 her.

catlover79 · 08-20-2008, 01:50 PM

When his cellmates hear this story, I'm sure they'll never let the guy live it down. GOOD!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-20-2008, 02:35 PM

I just heard about this on an MSNBC News Update.

Zoneboy · 08-20-2008, 02:48 PM

Tommy Shaw -"Girls with Guns"

I'll tell you now
And I won't tell you twice
Where when and how
I got some bad advice

I never thought I could handle
A girl with guns
And let me tell you
You can bet that I'm not the only one (oh no)

Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away (No!)

I've come around
I understand today
And she's the target now
I'm gonna have my way

Everybody says
Don't go messing with a girl with guns
They don't need you
They couldn't love you
They couldn't be any fun (Noooo)

Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don’t wait
To Fire away

An innocent bystander
Who forgets to look both ways
Who never tries to understand her
Won't feel the heat 'til it's too late (So I tell you)

Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don’t wait
To fire away (So I tell you)

Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away

Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away

BarneyFife · 08-20-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tv star collector

POINT MARION, PA. (AP) -- 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 Sunday 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."

WTG Granny!

catlover79 · 08-20-2008, 04:01 PM

If they ever do a sequel to Stop My Mom Will Shoot (

) - they should hire her to play Sly Stallone's mom!

BarneyFife · 08-20-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

If they ever do a sequel to Stop My Mom Will Shoot (

) - they should hire her to play Sly Stallone's mom!

catlover79 · 08-20-2008, 04:08 PM

Or Aerosmith can remake one of their famous songs into "Granny's Got a Gun".

BarneyFife · 08-20-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

Or Aerosmith can remake one of their famous songs into "Granny's Got a Gun".

another good one, cat.

Lee · 08-20-2008, 09:31 PM

I just hope the woman was able to explain to the Pennsylvania State
Police why she was holding a 17 year old boy at gunpoint.

08-20-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Armed 85-Year-Old Woman Makes Intruder Call Cops POINT MARION, PA. (AP) -- 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 Sunday 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."

08-20-2008, 08:19 AM	#2
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I just heard about this on an MSNBC News Update.
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08-20-2008, 02:48 PM	#9
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,422	This song seems appropriate right now Tommy Shaw -"Girls with Guns" I'll tell you now And I won't tell you twice Where when and how I got some bad advice I never thought I could handle A girl with guns And let me tell you You can bet that I'm not the only one (oh no) Stand tall, don't think small Don't get your back against the wall Shoot straight, I can't wait Aim for the heart and fire away (No!) I've come around I understand today And she's the target now I'm gonna have my way Everybody says Don't go messing with a girl with guns They don't need you They couldn't love you They couldn't be any fun (Noooo) Stand tall, don't think small Don't get your back against the wall Shoot straight, don’t wait To Fire away An innocent bystander Who forgets to look both ways Who never tries to understand her Won't feel the heat 'til it's too late (So I tell you) Stand tall, don't think small Don't get your back against the wall Shoot straight, don’t wait To fire away (So I tell you) Stand tall, don't think small Don't get your back against the wall Shoot straight, I can't wait Aim for the heart and fire away Stand tall, don't think small Don't get your back against the wall Shoot straight, I can't wait Aim for the heart and fire away

08-20-2008, 09:31 AM	#3
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Way to go, Granny Smith!!!

08-20-2008, 09:49 AM	#4
.:BF:. Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 21, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 4,736	OWNED!

08-20-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I just saw that on Headline News. That is one tough granny! Good 4 her.

08-20-2008, 01:50 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	When his cellmates hear this story, I'm sure they'll never let the guy live it down. GOOD!!

08-20-2008, 04:01 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	If they ever do a sequel to Stop My Mom Will Shoot () - they should hire her to play Sly Stallone's mom!

08-20-2008, 04:08 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Or Aerosmith can remake one of their famous songs into "Granny's Got a Gun".

08-20-2008, 09:31 PM	#15
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I just hope the woman was able to explain to the Pennsylvania State Police why she was holding a 17 year old boy at gunpoint.