Okay, Rockford, throw out the BB gun...

Man, 79, Pulls Gas Pistol on Firefighters from AP. Gas pistol? Well, okay. I guess that's technically correct. Who knew pellet guns could be such a deterrent?

The weapons are powered with CO2 cartridges that shoot projectiles, unlike conventional guns that use bullets or shells.

Makes them sound almost dangerous. Firefighters in full gear probably wouldn't even notice a pellet if it did hit them.