Angelina and Brad keep a gun

Angelina Jolie has revealed she and husband Brad Pitt keep a gun at home - which she would use to protect her children.

"I bought original, real guns of the type we used in Tomb Raider for security," said the actress.

"Brad and I are not against having a gun in the house, and we do have one. And yes, I'd be able to use it if I had to. I could handle myself...

"If anybody comes into my home and tries to hurt my kids, I've no problem shooting them," Jolie told the Mail on Sunday.

Jolie plays a vigilante assassin in new movie Wanted.