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<blockquote data-quote="David2012" data-source="post: 1800232" data-attributes="member: 24428"><p>I self-deleted my previous post on this topic only because it was pointed out that it violated posted forum policy that I was unaware of. My concern was that shooting a vicious dog out of self defense inside a crowded residential neighborhood is a terrible option.. even if a person is in fear of serious injury or death to their family or themselves. </p><p></p><p>On a dog, even a dog the size of a Great Dane, from a close range you will get a pass through of the bullet. Even a good hollow point will not have time to expand unless it hits heavy bone. If your exit angle causes the bullet to hit the driveway, the sidewalk, the side of a brick home, the metal of a car bumper or even a buried brick or stone / rock in the ground at the right angle... there is a very good chance you will get a ricochet.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't want it on my conscience that I shot a dog out of fear or trying to save my pet... and hit a innocent by-stander...kid or adult.. by mistake.</p><p></p><p>Just this week, my city's police received yet another call about several vicious pit bulls roaming a residential neighborhood. Animal control officers tried to catch one and it charged the officers. Police officers fired and hit it twice...I don't know where it was hit.. but the police here generally use .40 cal & 9mm's loaded with TAP / Critical Duty ammo ... and the dog survived its wounds long enough to run off and escape capture. So, while I can understand why many of you strongly disagreed with my previous suggestion.. and why such suggestions are banned from posting on the forum... shooting a vicious dog should be the absolute last option anyone should ever consider.. in a urban setting. I would only do it if it had actually attacked me or someone else. I don't believe I would do it to save a pet... as there is just too much risk to others involved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="David2012, post: 1800232, member: 24428"] I self-deleted my previous post on this topic only because it was pointed out that it violated posted forum policy that I was unaware of. My concern was that shooting a vicious dog out of self defense inside a crowded residential neighborhood is a terrible option.. even if a person is in fear of serious injury or death to their family or themselves. On a dog, even a dog the size of a Great Dane, from a close range you will get a pass through of the bullet. Even a good hollow point will not have time to expand unless it hits heavy bone. If your exit angle causes the bullet to hit the driveway, the sidewalk, the side of a brick home, the metal of a car bumper or even a buried brick or stone / rock in the ground at the right angle... there is a very good chance you will get a ricochet. I wouldn't want it on my conscience that I shot a dog out of fear or trying to save my pet... and hit a innocent by-stander...kid or adult.. by mistake. Just this week, my city's police received yet another call about several vicious pit bulls roaming a residential neighborhood. Animal control officers tried to catch one and it charged the officers. Police officers fired and hit it twice...I don't know where it was hit.. but the police here generally use .40 cal & 9mm's loaded with TAP / Critical Duty ammo ... and the dog survived its wounds long enough to run off and escape capture. So, while I can understand why many of you strongly disagreed with my previous suggestion.. and why such suggestions are banned from posting on the forum... shooting a vicious dog should be the absolute last option anyone should ever consider.. in a urban setting. I would only do it if it had actually attacked me or someone else. I don't believe I would do it to save a pet... as there is just too much risk to others involved. [/QUOTE]
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