Mockturtle
All I can say is ya better kill em with the first round cause if you shoot twice its murder, and if you wound them you become forever tied to them. I'd almost rather be the one that gets shot... than deal with the legal system if I shot someone. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I was attacked by a huge german shepard while hiking in a leash only wilderness area trail. Dog lover that I am, I suddenly found that there was a .44 magnum in my hands and I was tracking this animal as he charged. Animals are pretty sensitive to beng in the sights and he froze about 8-10 feet away while I spoke to him real gentley. Finally his girl came around the corner and called him off and appologized. I mentioned that it was a leash only area and that was for the dogs good as well as the other wildlife, and I certainly did not want to shoot her dog, but what else can you do if he doesn't stop? I love my dog and would be crushed if someone shot her. I have to wonder about people who take their dog "to protect them". HOW? - by giving his life for their stupidity? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I say that if you are carrying a weapon for self defense from humans you should seriously rethink your gameplan. Maybe you should stay in yer p'cup with the Easy Rider Rifle Rack. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Jim - who packs in mtn lion country - been challenged by one, had another walk up to my camp. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> I suppose I should mention that I am an expert marksman or I wouldn't bother to carry even in lion country cause the odds of hitting one are slim, much beter to jump up and down and scare it off.