Woman's size-D breast implants save her from point-blank semi-automatic rifle shot

**Justin Case** · 02-28-2010, 10:09 AM

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A woman' life was saved by her size-D breast implants when she was shot at point blank range with a semi-automatic assault rifle, her doctor said.
By Nick Allen in Los Angeles
Published: 10:48PM GMT 25 Feb 2010

Lydia Carranza was working in the office of a dentist in Beverly Hills, California when a gunman ran in and opened fire.

He aimed the weapon directly at her heart but one of her silicone implants took the force of the blow, stopping bullet fragments from reaching her vital organs.

The gunman had gone to the dental office looking for his wife, who also worked there. She was shot and killed in the attack. Mrs Carranza was sitting a few feet away when the gunman turned on her.

"She's just one lucky woman," surgeon Dr Ashkan Ghavami told the Los Angeles Times. "The bullet fragments were millimetres from her heart and her vital organs. Had she not had the implant, she might not be alive today."

Mrs Carranza, a mother of three and grandmother of two, had implants some years ago to change from a B-cup to a D-cup.

When the gun was pointed at her she "didn't look or think about it," she told the Los Angeles Times. "I just felt wet in my chest area. I thought I was going to die."

Jaime Paredes, the alleged gunman, is awaiting trial on charges including murder following the shooting in July
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...m-gunshot.html

**gryffynklm** · 02-28-2010, 10:32 AM

Hmmm, difficult decision, Silicone or Kevlar?

**2dumb2kwit** · 02-28-2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by gryffynklm

Hmmm, difficult decision, Silicone or Kevlar?

Kevlar isn't near as much fun, to play with.

**Ole WV Coot** · 02-28-2010, 10:37 AM

The suckers must have weighed a few pounds. Wonder how many tubes of silicon caulk he pumped in.

**Justin Case** · 02-28-2010, 10:44 AM

I wonder if they come in Camouflage ? I may have found a birthday present for my Girlfriend ,, Hmmm

**Rick** · 02-28-2010, 12:46 PM

Just proves if it ain't your time, it ain't your time. But you have to admit, shootin' a woman in the boob is down right evil.

**Ken** · 02-28-2010, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Just proves if it ain't your time, it ain't your time. But you have to admit, shootin' a woman in the boob is down right evil.

However, shooting a boob may not be.

**2dumb2kwit** · 02-28-2010, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Justin Case

I wonder if they come in Camouflage ? I may have found a birthday present for my Girlfriend ,, Hmmm

If not, you can get her a camo bra, to put them in.

**Justin Case** · 02-28-2010, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit

If not, you can get her a camo bra, to put them in.

OOOhhhh,, Good Idea .

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**Ken** · 02-28-2010, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Justin Case

OOOhhhh,, Good Idea .

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Anybody have one of them AEDs lying around?

**Old GI** · 03-01-2010, 10:30 AM

Great topic. But being picky - I think the reporter or his source misspoke. A firearm discharge on or very near contact is not technically point blank. You smart gun folks can elaborate.

**Stargazer** · 03-01-2010, 04:15 PM

Now why would someone shoot another in the back? Oh i know maby she was laying down and well you know how things move into the arm pit area.

I wonder how many drafty windows got fixed before the amulance showed up.