Almost drew gun today, Did spray mace (kinda long) - Page 6

Ragin Cajun · June 25th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Since I don't carry mace, they whould have gotten 124 Gr. Gold Dots.

cz2075bd · June 25th, 2009, 06:44 PM

+1 on quickly calling police to set the record straight

ultra45 · June 25th, 2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Beans

Mace???????

IME as an LEO Mace doesn't work on dogs.

Pepper spray does.

I have sprayed Mace in a dogs mouth, he didn't like the taste but it didn't change his mind either.

+1000 Glad someone caught this before me. Mace only works on those little mexican dogs, as they have tear ducts.

Mace = people

Pepper spray = Dogs

rottkeeper · June 25th, 2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dldeuce

Oh well, here we go again. I'm by far the minority in this thread, as usual, but let me translate the thread title:

Mall ninja maces puppies as he readies his gun!

It amazes me how many people are clueless about dogs. All big dogs have "lethal weapons, their teeth!" As if your life was in grave danger from the ..... puppies!

And just how are people to know if a given UNKNOWN dog is going to bite. The title needs no translation, the readers need to keep an open mind and reply with thought out feedback.

Even dog owners have been bitten by their own precious bags of bones out of the blue.

I am a dog lover and have what some consider a bad breed of dog, and in the wrong hands I may agree. However I do not expect the rest of the word to love or even like my walking fartbag with hair. I also do not believe I have to trust every dog that runs at me as one that has been treated well and is harmless.

It has nothing to do with size or model of the dog, when they bite your going to get hurt.

Thumper · June 25th, 2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunny

Some dog owners should be maced. Save their dog the hassle.

I don't care who you are... that right there is funny!

chains1240 · June 25th, 2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PNUT

I love Boxers, they typically are great with people, I would have assumed that they were just saying hi, they are rambunctious,high energy dogs. Then again, I've had Boxers all of my life. I wouldn't have sprayed them but I don't blame the OP for doing it. People need to control their animals,period.If nothing else it might teach the moron owner a lesson. They could just as easily have ran out into the street and got hit by a car. It sucks that the owner put you and his dogs in a bad situation.

Thank you pnut for bringing up that point. It is irresponsible in another way, that being possibly dangerous for the dog if it gets hit by a car, or even attacked by another loose dog.

chains1240 · June 25th, 2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dldeuce

It was a puppy, not a marauding pack of pit bulls on a killing spree. Gimme a break.

And let me translate: Another person who has no clue about the true nature of Pitbulls that believes that only Pitbulls and dogs like them are dangerous. Get bit by a dog LIKE I WAS BEFORE and maybe you will change your tune. This "puppy" was bigger than my 64 pound dog. And the first Boxer was certainly full grown. You are certainly entitled to your opinion but I made it home. Mall Ninja: A term used in forums to mean an unexperienced and enthusiastic weapon(usually a firearm)owner who pretends to be a seasoned operator. I do not think that receiving training in firearms by the U.S. Army and taking a NRA course on Firearms Safety to get my CPL would make me a mall ninja, does it?

PNUT · June 25th, 2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Majorlk

Obviously you have never suffered a dog bite. I consider any charging dog a potential threat and act accordingly.

I guess since I've suffered a dog bite that left permanent damage I'm qualified to comment.
There's a big difference between a dog running up to you in greeting and a "charging" dog. Barking,growling,snarling,ears back.....those are dead give aways.You can't tell the difference between the two ?
Re-reading the post I do think it was an over reaction,the OP does state already having a bad day,hating the neighborhood, other bad experiences with local dogs, all of those factors probably contributed. still no one should be scared to walk down the street.
We all have the right to walk down the street unmolested by other people, their pets, and even their children. I'd rather that the puppy gets maced today then ran over or shot tomorrow.
The good that I see in this case ,is that it may just serve to make the guy a more responsible pet owner,Keeping your dogs on your property and out of the streets is never a bad thing.

Squawker · June 26th, 2009, 03:01 AM

You did good, the neighbor, as already pointed out is a moron. Glad that you had pepper spray. I wouldn't mind having a dog, we already have a cat, and an African Sun Conure. Unfortunately, our cat, who is the head of household (he at least seems to think that) has vetoed it!

wolfshead · June 26th, 2009, 04:58 AM

I have noticed that most owners here with large dog's never leash them. They come running toward me or my dog and I usually have to pick my Jack Russell up because he will kill them. My Jack Russell thinks he is a pit bull.

I never get afraid of dog's attacking me because I know in my mind I can calm them down. I have worked in animal shelters when I was a kid and have dealt with all kinds of dogs. Using mace was a good idea.

I am glad you didn't draw your weapon.

Stay safe.

June 26th, 2009, 04:58 AM	#60
wolfshead Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mercer Island WA Posts: 432	I have noticed that most owners here with large dog's never leash them. They come running toward me or my dog and I usually have to pick my Jack Russell up because he will kill them. My Jack Russell thinks he is a pit bull. I never get afraid of dog's attacking me because I know in my mind I can calm them down. I have worked in animal shelters when I was a kid and have dealt with all kinds of dogs. Using mace was a good idea. I am glad you didn't draw your weapon. Stay safe. __________________ Vince K Aerospace Designer, Freemason, NRA member ___________________________________ ma nishma?

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June 25th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#51
Ragin Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 672	Since I don't carry mace, they whould have gotten 124 Gr. Gold Dots.

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cz2075bd Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 153	+1 on quickly calling police to set the record straight

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Squawker Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,460	You did good, the neighbor, as already pointed out is a moron. Glad that you had pepper spray. I wouldn't mind having a dog, we already have a cat, and an African Sun Conure. Unfortunately, our cat, who is the head of household (he at least seems to think that) has vetoed it!