A woman in Oregon was able to stop a violent attack by simply producing her legal handgun.

The woman was grabbed from behind by her pnytail and dragged down the street until she could grab her firearm and point it at the suspect, who then fled.

The suspect is described as white, in his late 20s, about 5-foot-8, with a slender build. He had medium-length hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a brown jacket and dark pants.

Anyone who might have seen the suspect or witnessed the attack was asked to call (503) 496-1616.

This is a great example of a defensive gun use in which no shots were fired and no one was hurt.