slade

I was planting some trees up at the church today. I arrived early and was getting some tools out of the truck when I noticed movement out of the corner of my eye and growling.

Two big (80#) black dogs charging me. Some kind of Pit Bull mix. Thanks to previous trips to the gun range, I quickly drew my S&W 340PD and took a defensive stand, finger on the trigger aimed at the first one. I was amazed at how my reflexes worked... weird, like I was on auto pilot. It's also amazing that I made a quick decision to fire if he came within about five yards.

Both dogs stopped. The lead dog was thinking about a charge... which would have been fatal as I'm loaded with .357 135 grain Gold Dot defensive rounds.

They took off and I planted some trees instead of dead dog. REALLY glad I was armed today.

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HotGuns

Sometimes you get lucky and a defensive posture will deter a dog from pressing an attack...but only if the dog is not commited.

Other times, you may have to stick the gun in its mouth and pull the trigger.

From one that has been there and done that, I am glad that you were prepared. It could have been the difference between life and death.

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jcephl

Maybe they sensed that you weren't scared and decided not to chance an attack.

grady

Good to be prepared. Dog attacks can happen just about anywhere.

Did you notify any authorities of the dogs? Wouldn't want the dogs to come back when there are unarmed people around.

10thmtn

Hmmm...two relatively small, fast moving targets...and only 5 rounds of ammo in the revolver...

And don't assume only one round will be needed to stop a large, aggressive dog.

Hmmmmm....

Don't want to start the old revolver vs pistol thing, but...glad it turned out ok for you.

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alelks

EXACTLY!

You let them know who was the Alpha Male. Dogs can DEFINITELY sense fear.

nutz4utwo

Good work. On the trees I mean!

Glad it was a non-incident. I find it interesting that DC forum members seem to draw on dogs more often then people. I guess it is wise not to underestimate 4 legged predators...

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retsupt99

Staying armed is important, but being alert is really important...you were...nice effort!

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larefugee

Did you yell anything at the dogs before they turned away?

Eagleks

Ah.... come on..... they just wanted to be the first to initiate the tree..... LOL.