M-Taliesin
Regular Member
Howdy Folks!
I have neglected to speak of this before now, but it happened on my walk Friday morning.
Living as I do near the Sand Creek biking trail, I frequently go there for walks. Naturally, I walk from my home and through my neighborhood to reach it.
On this particular morning, I was carrying my .40 cal XDM worn cross draw, and did not have pepper spray on me (as I often do!).
My walks usually are 30 minutes out and back, and I vary my route on my own whim.
I was on my way back to the house, and inside my own neighborhood when charged by two dogs that came bursting from a yard to my right.
One dog was bigger than the other, which didn't much matter, because they both appeared to have a full set of teeth!
They came at me; barking, snarling, teeth bared, coming on fast.
Pretending to bend down to pick up a rock, I stood and threw an imaginary object in their direction. (you'd be surprised, but it works with lots of dogs)
This did not stop their rapid advance. I squared myself to face them directly, and when they'd closed to within three feet, they finally held back because it became clear to them I wasn't going to yield my ground. They appeared confused that I stood there, perhaps uncerrtain what my next move might be. It was as though I was being evaluated before they set upon me in earnest.
After a few seconds, I made a sudden step forward and threw my arms out and yelled "GIT!!!!!'
and they flinched back away from me, then I did it again, and they backed off a bit more.
I started backing away, and as I increased the distance between me and those dogs, I finally turned and walked away at a brisk pace.
This incident reminded me to carry my pepper spray on walks. It is reasonable to have an alternative to using a handgun which should be a 'last resort' weapon only.
Then again, people should keep their dogs under control. We have a leash law in this town, and a man ought to feel free to take a walk without being assaulted by a pair of chihuahuas running loose like that.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin
I have neglected to speak of this before now, but it happened on my walk Friday morning.
Living as I do near the Sand Creek biking trail, I frequently go there for walks. Naturally, I walk from my home and through my neighborhood to reach it.
On this particular morning, I was carrying my .40 cal XDM worn cross draw, and did not have pepper spray on me (as I often do!).
My walks usually are 30 minutes out and back, and I vary my route on my own whim.
I was on my way back to the house, and inside my own neighborhood when charged by two dogs that came bursting from a yard to my right.
One dog was bigger than the other, which didn't much matter, because they both appeared to have a full set of teeth!
They came at me; barking, snarling, teeth bared, coming on fast.
Pretending to bend down to pick up a rock, I stood and threw an imaginary object in their direction. (you'd be surprised, but it works with lots of dogs)
This did not stop their rapid advance. I squared myself to face them directly, and when they'd closed to within three feet, they finally held back because it became clear to them I wasn't going to yield my ground. They appeared confused that I stood there, perhaps uncerrtain what my next move might be. It was as though I was being evaluated before they set upon me in earnest.
After a few seconds, I made a sudden step forward and threw my arms out and yelled "GIT!!!!!'
and they flinched back away from me, then I did it again, and they backed off a bit more.
I started backing away, and as I increased the distance between me and those dogs, I finally turned and walked away at a brisk pace.
This incident reminded me to carry my pepper spray on walks. It is reasonable to have an alternative to using a handgun which should be a 'last resort' weapon only.
Then again, people should keep their dogs under control. We have a leash law in this town, and a man ought to feel free to take a walk without being assaulted by a pair of chihuahuas running loose like that.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin