Almost drew gun today, Did spray mace (kinda long) - Page 2

Saber · June 24th, 2009, 11:03 PM

I carry when I walk my two dogs since most people in my neighborhood don’t follow the leash law. It’s a real problem and there are a couple idiots that have Pit Bulls. Frankly, I wouldn’t hesitate to shoot if I’m attacked. The OC is a much better idea and I’m still waiting for my dealer to restock the Kimber device. The local college purchased their entire inventory for their female students.

As for shooting in the neighborhood, I agree with the deputy if he was concerned of collateral damage from your firearm. Based on your words, it didn't sound as though he was ordering you, but rather suggesting an alternative.
Regards,

Swamp Fox · June 24th, 2009, 11:21 PM

I think you over reacted to a couple of excited puppies.

chains1240 · June 24th, 2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by highoctane

I cant stand irresponsible dog owners. I love dogs. I have a pit and a rottie. I also understand that not everyone loves them, likes them, or wants to be charged by them even though they wouldnt bite anybody. Them just running up to you can be scary if you didnt know their intentions. Good job on the spraying. Ive heard it may not work on dogs but seems to in this case. If the owner doesnt want his dogs maced keep them in his yard.

My wife and I have a pitbull and rottie. We stopped walkign them with us because too many dogs were approaching us with bad intentions. Our dogs would posture up and take action against them trying to protect themselves and us. It made it look like WE owned aggressive dogs. (Because they are aggressive breeds by nature right grrrrr) So it is just me and my mace. No wife, no pets, and no daughter in the stroller.

chains1240 · June 24th, 2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp Fox

I think you over reacted to a couple of excited puppies.

Hopfully this was sarcasm, because it made me smile when I read it. They sure looked excited. But I couldn't tell if they were excited because they were being territorial or they what. Either way, dog off leash, running at me, gets the mace. If it latched onto me it gets the gun. I certainly would hate to do it, it is the owner's fault, but I have a family to go home to.

rottkeeper · June 24th, 2009, 11:28 PM

It's unfortunate that sometimes the animal is smarter than the owner.
At least you kept your head and the dogs will get over it with a lesson learned.

retsupt99 · June 25th, 2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Swamp Fox

I think you over reacted to a couple of excited puppies.

Me too, but I wasn't there.

TerriLi · June 25th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Just like the two legged kind, one can not read the minds of the four legged kind.

NC Buckeye · June 25th, 2009, 12:42 AM

In my house there is that "if you are going to be dumb you better be tough" this goes for the Kids, the Dog, the Wife and on occasion even me. Stings a little when you do something dumb and the 3 yo comes out with that line.

KevinDooley · June 25th, 2009, 12:46 AM

As someone who has owned multiple boxers and knows how quickly they can (and will) get their way - if one was charging me, I'd mace the hell out of it and quickly have a hand on my fire arm - except I don't carry mace, so the dog would likely be shot. They are big, stubborn dogs that can put a lot of hurt on a man real quick.

I don't give two craps if the owner tells me they won't attack - aggressively charging is attacking as far as I'm concerned. If a human has a weapon and is moving towards you quickly you'd react with lethal force - how is a dog any different?

GizmoHD · June 25th, 2009, 01:05 AM

I had a similar thing happen in my neighborhood. I was walking with my two children (5 & 6) when a neighbors boxer/pit mix came charging out. Immediately i put myself between the dog and the children and reached for my weapon. The neighbor seeing what I was about to do rushed out and grabbed a hold of the dog. He & I exchanged a few heated remarks. I like dogs, but when it comes to my children NOTHING will be allowed the chance at harming them if I can help it.

Good call on the mace. I've been considering some myself, and I think this just about cinched it for me..

June 24th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#11
Saber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 762	I carry when I walk my two dogs since most people in my neighborhood don’t follow the leash law. It’s a real problem and there are a couple idiots that have Pit Bulls. Frankly, I wouldn’t hesitate to shoot if I’m attacked. The OC is a much better idea and I’m still waiting for my dealer to restock the Kimber device. The local college purchased their entire inventory for their female students. As for shooting in the neighborhood, I agree with the deputy if he was concerned of collateral damage from your firearm. Based on your words, it didn't sound as though he was ordering you, but rather suggesting an alternative. Regards, __________________ “Monsters are real and so are ghosts. They live inside of us, and sometimes they win.” ~ Stephen King

June 24th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#15
rottkeeper VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,248	It's unfortunate that sometimes the animal is smarter than the owner. At least you kept your head and the dogs will get over it with a lesson learned. __________________ For as the lighting comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the son of man be. Mathew 24:27 NRA Member

June 25th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#17
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 836	Just like the two legged kind, one can not read the minds of the four legged kind. __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

June 25th, 2009, 12:46 AM	#19
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 567	As someone who has owned multiple boxers and knows how quickly they can (and will) get their way - if one was charging me, I'd mace the hell out of it and quickly have a hand on my fire arm - except I don't carry mace, so the dog would likely be shot. They are big, stubborn dogs that can put a lot of hurt on a man real quick. I don't give two craps if the owner tells me they won't attack - aggressively charging is attacking as far as I'm concerned. If a human has a weapon and is moving towards you quickly you'd react with lethal force - how is a dog any different? __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

June 25th, 2009, 01:05 AM	#20
GizmoHD Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 78	I had a similar thing happen in my neighborhood. I was walking with my two children (5 & 6) when a neighbors boxer/pit mix came charging out. Immediately i put myself between the dog and the children and reached for my weapon. The neighbor seeing what I was about to do rushed out and grabbed a hold of the dog. He & I exchanged a few heated remarks. I like dogs, but when it comes to my children NOTHING will be allowed the chance at harming them if I can help it. Good call on the mace. I've been considering some myself, and I think this just about cinched it for me.. __________________ "Deeds Not Words" - Motto of the USS Gettysburg NRA Life Member http://www.alioofficium.com/ (Personal Responsibility)

June 24th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#12
Swamp Fox Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 109	I think you over reacted to a couple of excited puppies.

June 25th, 2009, 12:42 AM	#18
NC Buckeye Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 236	In my house there is that "if you are going to be dumb you better be tough" this goes for the Kids, the Dog, the Wife and on occasion even me. Stings a little when you do something dumb and the 3 yo comes out with that line.

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