Mom Who Shot Burglar is New Face of Gun Rights

Gun rights activists are embracing a young mother who shot a burglar in her home

Posted Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 1:48 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm ET

A young mother protected her home and children by shooting a burglar five times, leaving him in critical condition.

The Georgia woman took her children and hid in an attic space, but the intruder found them, according to Loganville Patch.

Melinda Herman has now become a new face of gun rights amid the dramatic story of her defending herself and two children with a six-shot revolver.

Vice President Joe Biden will present gun control recommendations on Tuesday as some lawmakers push for a renewed assault weapons ban in the wake of the Newtown school shooting a month ago in Connecticut.

Patch users have posted more than 200 comments regarding assault weapons.

NRA spokesman Wayne LaPierre has called for armed security at all schools while others vehemently oppose that plan.

Two Pa. lawmakers now say teachers should be armed.

Gun rights advocates will celebrate "Gun Appreciation Day" on January 19.

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