so you are against private gun ownership? And she was (possibly) pointing it at an unidentified prowler outside her window.
Have you ever had firearms safety courses and training? Been taught the proper techniques to defend yourself and your home if necessary?
It’s clear to me that Auntie had no such training. She was not prepared to correctly use that weapon. She brandished it at an unknown target. First mistake. If you or I were to do that, then we better just shoot. Because if we don’t - that target will likely shoot back.
Which is what happened.