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 was more than worth the purchase price of the gun.