Gun-Toting Beauty Queen Looks to Cash in on Fame After Killing Burglar With Pink Pistol
- Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:38pm by
Emily Esfahani Smith
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Meghan Brown, the drop-dead gorgeous beauty queen who shot and killed an intruder in her house with a pink pistol on March 12, is looking to capitalize on her traumatic experience. According to The Daily, she wants a shot at fame–maybe even a National Rifle Association ad campaign or sponsorship deal.
“I wanted to make some money,” Brown said after posing in lingerie with a gun. “I wanted to capitalize on this. I’m the perfect example of why women should have a gun.”
How could the NRA resist her?
On the evening of March 12 at about 3 am, Brown opened the door to a home invader who grabbed her from behind, covering her nose and mouth, trying to take her upstairs to the bedroom. At that point, the noise caused her fiancee to wake up. Brown’s fiancee attacked the burglar. As the two men scuffled, Brown reached for her pink gun, which she keeps in a drawer of her nightstand.
“I grabbed my gun and waited…to be honest with you I’m not really that great of a shot, and he was on top of my fiancé. It was pretty nerve-racking.”
“I had my gun drawn, focused in on him – as he moved, my gun moved,” she said. Brown took four shots and killed the intruder.
She also said that she was glad that she shot the burglar. “The way I see it is, the guy was a really bad guy and if it wasn’t my bullets, it probably would have been the police officer’s bullets.”
For what it’s worth, Brown is one tough girl:
A year before the fatal shooting, Brown was arrested on charges of domestic violence against Planthaber [her fiancee]. Brown refused to discuss the incident. According to St. Petersburg cops, Planthaber called for help after Brown beat him up when he tried to break up with her.
In the police report, Planthaber said she slapped him — and repeatedly hit him in the face and chest — while the two were arguing in a parked car. Brown admitted she slapped him, but said it was because he threw Vixen out of the car. Planthaber declined to press charges.
(h/t Gawker).
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Comments (211)
abseas
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:13pmWhat she did seems reasonable to me. The guy was a middle of the night intruder who obviously ment to do harm. Her “fiancee” was in big trouble so she shot the bad guy. If it hadn’t been for her fiancee, it probably would have been a completely different story for her. She may not be alive today. I doubt that she began the self promotion on her own. She was no doubt encouraged by others because of her beauty. Hopefully, she won’t end up being a common gold digger.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:11pmShe says she wants to make some money. A girl looking like that could get in trouble talking that way in front of strangers on a street corner.
Report Post »Glad she shot the scumbag.
conservativeinnewhampshire
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:11pmGod Bless the 2nd Amendment, and damn all those who try to destroy it!
Report Post »jjufon
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:11pmthis is true freedom gents!
protecting ones life, liberty and property with deadly force!!
now, if we can just get her a medal; maybe O’s peace prize is laying around somewhere unused…
Report Post »jagr1850
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:10pmgreat job putting down an evil doer…..no doubt saved others from harm.
Report Post »she is my hero for this month….!!!!!!!!!! and you did save the prison system a fortune $$$
MinnesotaMARINE
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:07pmGood for her / them. I hope she makes $ off this. 1 more bad guy gone to.
Report Post »Cherynn
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:03pmGot to love the 2nd amendment!
Report Post »Dan
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:47pmCherynn, you got that right!
Report Post »oldbikedog
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:02pmA armed society is a polite society. I hope it’s not true she is tiring cash in on this it sounds like antigun spin to me
Report Post »ares338
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:00pmGood for her. She saved the state the expense of a trial.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:57pmLove it! One less bottom-feeder to vote blue.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:16pmI think he was a felon. Have felons been voting in Florida again? :-)
Report Post »Workforit
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:54pmSome days the good news just seems to pulverize the bad news…. It is a good news day!
Report Post »oldbikedog
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:50pmI am a life NRA member. I glad they are ok but I don’t like the idea of profiting from this
Report Post »thebaron512
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:56pmThe MSM does a great job of trying to make protecting you’s or your family life is a bad thing. Anything to counter their attempts can be a good move.
Report Post »wildjoker5
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:56pmThe burgalar would have profited from it, his parents may try to profit from it, she is just trying to do it the legal way.
Report Post »Parnell3rd
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:41pmto wild joker, i’m sure Florida is like Tennessee, the family cannot sue the person the bad guy was trying to victimize. And in Tennessee if the perp is a minor, the victim can sue the parents of the perp. Some double reverse justice!!!!
Report Post »Guerrino_P
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:17amHey OLDBIKEDOG, you sound like a commie.
Report Post »Conservophiliac
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:49pmThis IS exactly why you should have a gun … Kudos!
Report Post »Another scumbag off the street.
WeRunDCnotThem
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 7:52pmScumbag is right! I heard one have of the 4 shots may have hit at least one. I Hope that was the first shot.
Report Post »wildjoker5
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:48pmBet the burgler won’t do that again.
Report Post »BeerSnob
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:48pmCapitalism… gotta love it.
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:48pmNot sure this woman should have a gun in her hand. She seems a bit flaky to me.
Report Post »Hoosier Daddy
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:08pmLucky for her it’s not your choice.
Report Post »RedPillPatriot
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:20pm@Apatriotfirst Yes, she seems a bit Flakey and both of them seem very shallow and conceeded (just an impression I got) but would you prefer they were a statistic at the hands of this scumbag! I wish the liberals would understand that the 2nd Amendment is a license to carry, not just keep a gun in the home!
Report Post »Parnell3rd
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:37pmSo, are you saying she should have let the home invader murder her?
Report Post »meeester
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:10pmI agree with APATRIOTFIRST. Perhaps there is something fishy here.; she opens the door, gets taken upstairs-? fiance wakes up-? As a poster child for the NRA I would expect her to become an embarassment.
Report Post »If the bad guy got what he deserved, or even extra, I am satisfied. But, I’ll never know.
While investigations of heroes seem like an expression of suspicion or distrust those investigations also serve to prove the point for doubters.
Bloody Sam
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:14pm“Not sure this woman should have a gun in her hand.”
Report Post »The right to defend one’s own life and property is not contingent upon physical makeup or emotional stability. It is a God given right. Your opinion doesn’t enter into the equation.
arx
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 5:32pmThe 2nd amendment is not a license to carry. It is an affirmation of our God given right to protect our lives and property from those who would deprive us of them. The word “license” indicates that it is granted by the govt, which it is not.
Report Post »WeRunDCnotThem
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 7:47pmIf ever a flake should have a gun i am glad it was her! Common sense enough to use it when it mattered most, good enough for me. That is what its all about
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on March 28, 2011 at 12:50amExcuse me? Just what part of ‘shall not be infringed’ don’t YOU understand?
Report Post »maxedout
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:47pmRight on…..I’m a fan.
Report Post »JoeyBagaDonuts
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 10:59amHot Babe, knows how to shoot, likes guns, and saves you from getting your ass kicked. I bet she loves hunting and fishing and has a boat.
My ex-wife only had the hot babe part, and she lost that after the first kid was born. But she could have nagged the bad guy to death.
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:47pm0 comments works for this one
Report Post »swehes
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:47pmThis is great. Even people who doesn’t know how to use a gun can protect their houses. I’m for the 2nd amendment. Not a citizen but a permanent resident and I have concealed weapons permit. I believe there should be a gun in every person’s home and Brown proves it.
Report Post »nacilbuper
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:46pmWhats up with his eyes?
Report Post »Dale
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:00pmTwo choices, Meghan hit him again, or the erstwhile intruder did it.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:02pmFailed to mention he is better off than the burglar.
Report Post »Alexandra1214
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:46pmWOW …. Good for her …. Girl/Pink Power …. she did the right thing!!
Report Post »joseph Fawcett
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:46pmTwo different spins on the story that I see. the written one states and focuses on how she is out to get cash for the event. The Video does not. Where is the truth? Blaze what story are you presenting is it the truth or a spin. Can you be clearer??
http://www.josephfawcettart.com western artist
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:40pmBoth, so that we can think for ourselves!
That is what Beck encourages people to do each and every day on his radio show, think!
WHAT is most important to you ?
She killed a home invader?
Report Post »She beat/abused her man?
She sees a potential cash cow coming her way because she did the right thing in a dangerous situation?
I would much rather pay for her story than that stupid idiot that went into the desert ALONE and told NOBODY; got pinned and had to cut his arm off! the fool should be gelded so that he will not pass on the stupid gene.
Showtime
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:42pmThe video was a news report of the invasion and shooting by a television station. The Blaze story is that she will use her gift of beauty to earn money, just as an artist uses his gift to earn money, just as you use your training and experience to earn yourself money.
Not difficult to figure out.
Report Post »Here2do
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 11:43pm@Stoic One Don’t forget to add: She is fine as hell!
Report Post »randy
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:46pmI’m sorry. I killed someone and now I want to make money from it?
Report Post »I’m sure the guy deserved it, but come on now.
J.C. McGlynn
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:53pmGotta cash in quick or you’ll just be a trivia question.
Report Post »wildjoker5
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:54pmCapitalism. She is using her looks. I really don’t see a problem with it. She defended her man, apparently she feels she should be the only one that beats him.
Report Post »RMagnano
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:04pmGee, Haven’t you ever heard of inmates writing books about their crimes? Good for her I personally
Report Post »hopes it’s a great seller.
Czar Casm
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:08pmShe didn’t just kill “someone”. In self defense she gave some habitual dangerous criminal the consequences of his action.
Report Post »kenster56
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:29pmGive me a break, you should never second guess anyone who is involved in a shooting. You weren’t there so you have no idea what was going on. You very well could have reacted the same way. Monday morning quarterbacking…just is not right.
Report Post »MCGIRV
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:17pmI don’t blame her! She killed a scum bag! Bravo!
Report Post »THINKABOUTIT.REALLY
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:20pmYou mean if I kill someone I no longer have any debts or living expenses? Would someone please break into my house?
Report Post »Czar Casm
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 3:31pm@THINKABOUTIT.REALLY
Report Post »Well, post a picture of yourself and I’ll THINKABOUTIT.REALLY.
Wolf
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 7:09pmI hope she makes a gazillion bucks for this and then runs for President- she has my vote for sure! FINALLY someone in America who isn’t afraid to shoot some SOB criminal, save taxpayer money, and then do what all politicians do in office: make money from it. And gee, all for shooting five bucks worth of lead at a scumbag. Good for her.
Report Post »I say, “You GO! Girl!”
shotgun
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:45pmGood job honey!
Report Post »xredcoat
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:41pmThink of all those tax dollars she saved.
Report Post »pattybbb1
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:06amNever underestimate the power of Pink!
Report Post »nacilbuper
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:45pmGood for her. Shot and Killed, dead men don’t talk, remember that boys and girls.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:48pmHopefully, No “you did not need to kill my son” lawsuits will be filed.
forthepeople
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:54pmNor do they cost us any money in court & prison !@
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:07pmOne dead home invader and the world is a slightly better place.
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:28pmShe is NOT a beauty queen , she’s a 5.729446 at best . If you saw what her sugar daddy looked like you much barf up your lunch . She’s on thedirty.com with him , check it out .
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:34pmI’d say go for it. I don‘t think she’ll make a WHOLE lot of money from being on a poster or a commercial, but she did the right thing. Four bullets? Bad shot or tough thug?
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:40pmWhat makes her a “Beauty Queen?” I thought maybe she had won a title or something, then watched the video and re-read the story. Granted, she could probably be a “poster girl” for the NRA, but the title of this story is a bit mis-leading.
Report Post »BIGJAYINPA
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:45pmNow that is the correct definition of gun control…you hit what you aim at. As far as using 4 shots, you shoot till they drop. Why limit yourself to one shot?? If one is good four is better, I’m not sure what she was using but if it was a revolver she kept two in reserve.
Report Post »fulcrum
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 1:47pmI think the real question here should be:
How can an idiot like that land a babe like her?
Defies conprehension
CatB
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:07pmJ.C. McGlynn
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 12:48pm
Hopefully, No “you did not need to kill my son” lawsuits will be filed.
_______________________________________
Nope … Florida “Castle” law.
Report Post »american1st
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:21pmshe needs to learn a few things about shooting, we cant have a NRA poster with her finger wrapped around the trigger up to the knuckle, tip of the finger and squeeze to a surprise break, much better accuracy and it will take less bullets to do away with your intruders…
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:22pmfulcrum
I can answer your question of “How can an idiot like that land a babe like her?”
Look at the house! The guy has got some money so it doesn’t matter what he looks like. She is evidently wanting to be taken care of.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:35pmGood for her. Another P.O.S. is gone and will not terrorize more people. This story is a good example of why women who take the time to learn to use a firearm proficiently do not need to become victims. I have spent a lot of time with my wife at the range. When she was ready I bought a Taurus Judge for her. She loves it and is very good with it.
Report Post »JPRAustin
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:37pmshe needs to hit the range…four rounds ?…. waste of 3… glad you are safe and the ex-con is now just ex
Report Post »Czar Casm
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:57pmThis Blaze reprot starts off “Meghan Brown, the drop-dead gorgeous beauty queen…”
Now thats funny considering someone did drop dead in the presence of her beauty.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 3:08pmEvery now and then we get some news like this with a good outcome. Without that pink gun, she might be dead. Good for her.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 3:35pmIf I had someone coming after me with a gun, I’d sure appreciate it alot more if they looked like her…..lol..sorry folks, had to get my “typical male” response posted for the day….lol
Report Post »avenger
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 4:23pmyou can shoot my gun anytime….wow..I am in love….
Report Post »michelle hellgeth
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 8:17pmMy gosh! Is that all the confidence you have in your kid? Unbelieveable!!! Based on your answer, I could see actually why a child of yours could be a potential murderer or robber – it would take a lot of conviction to rise above the opinion you have of your own flesh and blood. And we wonder how these kids come to this point. The answer lies within this persons comment. Sad. Very sad.
ClockKing
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 9:35pmJpraustin, as I pointed out to a friend of mine, you have to practice off the range for home protection. There’s a huge difference between hitting a stationary target at the range and encountering an intruder in your home, who surprise you, pumps ups your adrenaline and breathing, is moving fast, and it’s pitch black dark inside your home.
Report Post »random357
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 10:45pmTUFF on crime. Toes Up Feet First.
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 9:05amShe’s the perfect example of why woman should have a gun?
Report Post »I‘d worry she’d actually cause me to lose my gun rights. The NRA or any other Gun Owners Associations don’t need celebrities. I want my money to work for my rights not pay off some bimbo.
Great she killed an intruder…..I wonder where the reticence is for taking a life?
I’d do the same thing in her situation, but I would mourn loss of any life.
Ruler4You
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 10:29amAll I can say is: That is NOT a ‘pistol’. It’s a “Revolver.” And good for her. I don’t care about her looks, but if she can shoot (and apparently she can) I love her.
Report Post »Bum thrower
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 10:39pm“Legal advice” LOL: ‘it would be most advanrageous if we are only discussing one version of the incident in question”.
Report Post »thragnamee
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:52pmLook, I’m all for self defense. I have 2 Glocks loaded and in secret places, but something about this story doesn’t make sense. If she killed this guy, why is she proclaiming it as victory? (It’s not over yet, there still is trial) There is still evidence and questioning for the victim as to what happened. For instance the money she might receive from endorsements may have a part to play. I know that the defense will want all of the evidence including the interviews, the videos, everything to more specific… The NRA should be silent until all of the evidence comes in because this could be a huge defeat for the right to bear arms. This just doesn’t feel right to me. Something fishy here Captain!!
Report Post »thragnamee
Posted on March 27, 2011 at 12:01amLook, I’m all for self defense. I have 2 Glocks loaded and in secret places, but something about this story doesn’t make sense. If she killed this guy, why is she proclaiming it as victory? (It’s not over yet, there still is trial) There is still evidence and questioning for the victim as to what happened. For instance the money she might receive from endorsements may have a part to play. I know that the defense will want all of the evidence including the interviews, the videos, everything to more specific… The NRA should be silent until all of the evidence comes in because this could be a huge defeat for the right to bear arms. This just doesn’t feel right to me. Something fishy here Captain!!
Report Post »derk_e_der
Posted on March 27, 2011 at 7:36pmIn response to J.C. MCGLYNN: That is what jury nullification is for. This is the way we nullify the ridiculous and take our country back.
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