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It's Gator Mating Season
email from a friend | 7/15/2018 | unknown

Posted on 07/15/2018 11:13:17 AM PDT by sodpoodle

It’s “gator mating” season—be careful out there!!!

Another good reason to have a concealed weapons permit.

Florida Woman Stops Alligator Attack Using a Small .22 cal 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's the smallest caliber that you would trust to protect yourself?

Here's her story in her own words:

"While out walking along the edge of a pond just outside my house in The Villages with my soon to be ex-husband, discussing property settlement and other divorce issues, we were surprised by a huge 12-ft. alligator which suddenly emerged from the murky water.

It began 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 .22 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. The amount I saved in lawyer's fees was really incredible. His life insurance was a big bonus!


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: banglist; shoot
You weren't expecting that were you?
1 posted on 07/15/2018 11:13:17 AM PDT by sodpoodle
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To: sodpoodle

That technique works on bears, too, which is why I no longer hike solo.


2 posted on 07/15/2018 11:16:41 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: sodpoodle
just outside my house in The Villages

I knew Joe Biden was involved, somehow...
3 posted on 07/15/2018 11:17:23 AM PDT by BigEdLB (BigEdLB, Russian BOT, At your service)
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To: sodpoodle

“You weren’t expecting that were you? “

Aw, Ur jus trying to whip up interest in the new development Ur building up the road from The VILLAGES.... /sarc


4 posted on 07/15/2018 11:19:41 AM PDT by litehaus (A memory toooo long.............)
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To: litehaus

Ironic - because I bought a lot in a gated community in the SC low country. On a cul-de-sac with a fresh water pond. The envy of the neighborhood until it was invaded by alligators, wild turkeys and boars. Sold it!!!!!


5 posted on 07/15/2018 11:27:05 AM PDT by sodpoodle (Life is prickly - carry tweezers)
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To: sodpoodle

Why? Sounds like it would be a good Swamp People episode & hunting stand!


6 posted on 07/15/2018 11:29:01 AM PDT by Reily
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To: sodpoodle

I don’t have to be able to out run the gator...


7 posted on 07/15/2018 11:33:56 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Ruth Bader Ginsburg doctor is a taxidermist.)
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To: sodpoodle

You’re supposed to ping me for these things.


8 posted on 07/15/2018 11:34:12 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: sodpoodle

I know what you mean. Sometimes even Wild Turkey doesn’t help with bores.


9 posted on 07/15/2018 11:36:24 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Ruth Bader Ginsburg doctor is a taxidermist.)
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To: BigEdLB

Yup - Uncle Joe at the Villages https://youtu.be/NmRXH7RkCZQ


10 posted on 07/15/2018 12:08:15 PM PDT by VeniVidiVici (All Democrats have to offer is violence, intolerance, divisiveness and hatred.)
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To: Billthedrill

Divers are instructed to swim with a buddy and carry a sharp knife


11 posted on 07/15/2018 12:19:47 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1)
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To: TexasGator
I thought the season started in September?
12 posted on 07/15/2018 1:02:00 PM PDT by littleharbour ("You take on the intel community they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you" C. Schumer)
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To: littleharbour

Little, I like you. A lot


13 posted on 07/15/2018 1:31:19 PM PDT by onona (It is often wise to allow a person a graceful path.)
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To: sodpoodle

That’s a croc...

Ending was funny


14 posted on 07/15/2018 2:13:38 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZGw2M)
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To: littleharbour

Why wait??!!


15 posted on 07/15/2018 3:34:21 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: sodpoodle

“It’s Gator Mating Season”

I thought my neighbors were a bit loud lately.

CC


16 posted on 07/15/2018 5:39:30 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Do you know what really burns my ass? A flame about 3 feet high.)
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To: sodpoodle

Ha! Funny!

Thanks for posting :)


17 posted on 07/15/2018 6:54:48 PM PDT by redinIllinois (Pro-life, accountant, gun-totin' Grandma - multi issue voter)
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To: sodpoodle

Very funny! I’m sending that on!


18 posted on 07/16/2018 1:37:16 AM PDT by octex
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