La-Z-Boy Saves Man From Gunshot

If you need a good reason to stay in your La-Z-Boy recliner, here it is:

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. Nov 21, 2006 (AP)— Now comes another reason to stay put in the La-Z-Boy: A man sitting in his easy chair was shot in the head by his wife, but the sturdy recliner absorbed most of the bullet's force and left him virtually unscathed.

The couple had been arguing at home on Sunday evening, said Contra Costa County sheriff's Lt. Charles Skuce. Then Jan Kamp stood behind her seated husband and fired a gun at the back of his head, Skuce said.

Because she fired through the recliner, the bullet only slightly wounded Norman Kamp, 57, Skuce said.

Norman stood up from his chair, followed his wife into the kitchen and declared, "You shot me," according to authorities.

Jan Kamp fired a second shot at her husband, but missed, Skuce said. He retreated to a neighbor's house in the unincorporated Pacheco area of the county, where he called 911.

It's only good news for Norman. Now he'll be able to enjoy his La-Z-Boy without his nagging wife around. Perhaps he can start doing commercials for them like Jarrod did for Subway.