This 400-word story describes a 65-year-old homeowner in Pensacola, Florida who shot one of two armed home invaders after six friends tried to orchestrate a burglary to get bail money for another friend. The granddaughter of the victim, Cynthia Register, orchestrated the robbery. The homeowner, however, turned the tables on the invaders and ended up shooting one of them before they were able to flee the scene. As a result, both the invaders and the getaway driver were pursued by the police and arrested. The story also emphasizes the importance of responsible firearm ownership and the consequences that can come with irresponsible decisions, even among those considered to be loved ones.

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