This is a story of self control and marksmanship.  A woman survived a grizzly bear attack with one well placed shot from her itsy bitsy .25 caliber Beretta Jetfire.

These are her own words:

While out hiking in Missoula, Montana, with my boyfriend, we were surprised when a huge grizzly bear

came charging at us out of nowhere.

She must have been protecting her cubs because she was extremely aggressive.

If I had not had my little Beretta Jetfire, I would not be here today! 

I yanked it out of my purse and fired one shot. 

It hit my boyfriend in his kneecap and the bear caught him easily.

While the grizzly mauled him, I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. 

I love that pistol.  I’ll find other boyfriends.