What's yall's "the dogs are barking gun" ?

Just after dusk the other day all the biological warning alarms went off. Somebody’s Mylar birthday balloon was drifting across the yard. Not sure what the appropriate cartridge was for that treat so I stabbed it with the Gerber.

No dogs of my own but when I hear my neighbors LGD start going off I grab the 12ga loaded with 1 1/4oz #4s and some slugs on the buttstock. It’s usually a racoon, that load is a raccoon off switch. I’ve been loaded with #4 buck the last few weeks as there have been coyotes around.
My 10/22 has killed a lot of raccoons too, loaded with mini mag hollowpoints. But the versatility of the shotgun is way better for my uses. There are cougars and bears that move around the area so the slugs are good to have along.

In a suburb near Chicago, so when the 4 paw alarm sounds I have an old 870 with short skeet barrel with 00, magazine plug removed, and side saddle. My sweetheart has her chromed Baby Chief.
I have never scolded my Brittany for barking.

No dog here, though sometimes the neighbor's dogs will start barking in the middle of the night. I always just assume its a coyote, raccoon, or opossum.

That being said if I'm grabbing a firearm for the implied reason, it depends on if I think whatever is causing alarm is inside my house or outside of it. If its outside I'll be grabbing my AR, if its inside it'll be either my CZ P-07 or my Mossberg 500 depending on if I'm going to try to get my son from his room first or not (shotgun if I'm not, pistol if I am to have another hand free).

I don't really anticipate shooting something outside since I live in town albeit on the edge; only way I see it happening would be if someone was being attacked by either a 4 legged or 2 legged predator and I had no other choice.

jdh said:

Just after dusk the other day all the biological warning alarms went off. Somebody’s Mylar birthday balloon was drifting across the yard. Not sure what the appropriate cartridge was for that treat so I stabbed it with the Gerber.

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I'm thinking a .177 pellet gun would be my weapon of choice for said intruder.

Hog huntin Harry said:

What gun do ya'll reach for when the dogs are barking ?

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In most breeds a 9mm will put down a barking dog, but if you want to be sure of killing every breed you may come across that can't shut its gob, a 10mm would be my choice.

460Shooter said:

In most breeds a 9mm will put down a barking dog, but if you want to be sure of killing every breed you may come across that can't shut its gob, a 10mm would be my choice.

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I saw a bulldog I'd want a .45-70 Gov't for. Looked like a blasted mule, and more muscled than Arnold.

If you think something outside is dangerous enough to warrant arming yourself, why would you go outside?

Whatever is closest to me at the time and my EDC as well. Usually it is a 20 guage coach gun or Mossberg 500.

Hog huntin Harry said:

To protect pets, livestock, and property.

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Yes. When I read the title of this thread this is exactly where my mind went.
I’m not worried about 2 legged problems half as much as I am the 4 legged. That’s because (knock on wood) I’ve never had a problem with them to this point but it seems every few weeks there is some kinda predator trying to break into my coop or get to my rabbits. So that’s what my gun choices reflect.

Seriously, when do most dogs Not bark?
As a jogger who sometimes runs in the dark, why should the sound of a stupid dog mean anything unusual, when most dogs bark all the time?

A friend in a rural area had a strange "dude" knock on his Back Door at 3:00 AM. >> His dog was barking<<
The guy asked for gasoline money, saying that his woman was in a car at the closed gas station 1/4 mile away.

My friend had nothing on him, or in his hands, and never opened the door. But he grew up in Germany until about age 22, and he is careful, but at least paranoia doesn't dominate his every waking thought.

"the dogs are barking" gun?

Dude, there's brands of Decaf Coffee, which are just as tasty as the real thing...

When he starts barking people usually start steppin.

Don't have a dog. Got a cat that jumps up on the bed and sticks his butt in my face when he hears something outside.

Then I grab my M-1

I can tell when my dogs bark whether I need to grab a gun or not. There is a distinct tone to their various barks which have different meanings. Dogs know us better than we know them so I have over the years made an effort to try and understand what they are communicating. Various growls are also used to communicate and have nothing to do with a warning or any danger. Being a volunteer at the dog shelter you learn a lot about dogs.

And to answer the OP's question, I have a 9mm, 12 gauge and a .357 magnum that are out and loaded so I don't have to go far to get one.

Bfh_auto said:

9 out of 10 times it's the ups guy or fed ex.

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Or the mailman; mine goes ballistic when she hears that mailtruck coming from two blocks away; if we "go get the mail" too early while the truck is in sight, she WILL chase it down the street; anyone knocks on the door, that deep growl will start up.

460Shooter said:

In most breeds a 9mm will put down a barking dog, but if you want to be sure of killing every breed you may come across that can't shut its gob, a 10mm would be my choice.

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Monster Rott getting into it with my dog and getting quite aggressive with me another time (extremely rare occurrence, almost all dogs love me, even when I delivered packages for a living) is why I started carrying in the first place. Didn't have the 10mm at the time, but I felt ok with the 220.

Ignition Override said:

Seriously, when do most dogs Not bark?
As a jogger who sometimes runs in the dark, why should the sound of a stupid dog mean anything unusual, when most dogs bark all the time?

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If you know your dogs, most will have different barks. My Collie barks a lot, but I can tell if it's the "cat across the street" bark, the "jogger", "walker with a dog" (also dog across the street), mail man at the box, mailman in the driveway, and "mom's home" barks. There are several others, including the "something's not right and I'm scared" bark, which is the one to pay attention to.

JR24 said:

Monster Rott getting into it with my dog and getting quite aggressive with me another time (extremely rare occurrence, almost all dogs love me, even when I delivered packages for a living) is why I started carrying in the first place. Didn't have the 10mm at the time, but I felt ok with the 220.



If you know your dogs, most will have different barks. My Collie barks a lot, but I can tell if it's the "cat across the street" bark, the "jogger", "walker with a dog" (also dog across the street), mail man at the box, mailman in the driveway, and "mom's home" barks. There are several others, including the "something's not right and I'm scared" bark, which is the one to pay attention to.

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You deal with dogs enough, and learn your dog; you'll learn how they communicate.

If something has set off the motion-detectors--all of them--then the LE6920 is what is taken up.

JR24 said:

If you know your dogs, most will have different barks. My Collie barks a lot, but I can tell if it's the "cat across the street" bark, the "jogger", "walker with a dog" (also dog across the street), mail man at the box, mailman in the driveway, and "mom's home" barks. There are several others, including the "something's not right and I'm scared" bark, which is the one to pay attention to.

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This.

Sis is a Mtn. Cur; she has a "booger bark" for the cat across the street or deer passing through. She has a tree bark, for when she's treed a critter. And she also has a "some SOB's in my yard, dad!" bark. Most of the time its a critter around the chicken pens, or in the garden or orchard. Hence the reason I grab the 16 gauge or the Single Six. But if I look out the window and see someone I don't know, I usually go for the 357. Usually its a #!@$ possum, and she's either treed it or is already chewing on it.

Mac

Ny dog barks at everybody who comes to the door. He's a mouthy pitbull who thinks everybody who comes through the door is bringing him a toy or treat thanks to mother in law so he gets a lil annoyed when people forget his entry fee and will moan and grown about it until we tell him to shut up.

If it's late and he perks up and I can tell he is on high alert, it's usually because a bear or raccoon is near the house. Somehow he can go from a dead sleep to alert and letting us know something is outside.

There are a few guns around that are accessible in the event of intrusion, sound of breaking glass or a boot to the door. I will either be introducing with a G17, 10.5 5.56, 12ga or any number of razor sharp knives.....

MacAR said:

This.

Sis is a Mtn. Cur; she has a "booger bark" for the cat across the street or deer passing through. She has a tree bark, for when she's treed a critter. And she also has a "some SOB's in my yard, dad!" bark. Most of the time its a critter around the chicken pens, or in the garden or orchard. Hence the reason I grab the 16 gauge or the Single Six. But if I look out the window and see someone I don't know, I usually go for the 357. Usually its a #!@$ possum, and she's either treed it or is already chewing on it.

Mac

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Are possums nuisance critters? I was under the impression that they were a huge benefit in terms of eradicating disease ridden Tick population. Something like 5k ticks a month per possum or something like that.... do they cause damage or?

DustyGmt said:

Are possums nuisance critters? I was under the impression that they were a huge benefit in terms of eradicating disease ridden Tick population. Something like 5k ticks a month per possum or something like that.... do they cause damage or?

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Before we begin, please read this:


Now, I'm in the egg business, and possums have killed several of my chickens in the past. So in a sincere answer to your question, yes they are a nuisance animal. My total count this year is 31 between me and the dog. We make a circle every night about 10 to check on the birds and make sure there aren't any critters around. They're also quite fond of my gardens (the produce from which contributes to our household income), so they cost me money there as well. Sadly, a lot of folks like to pity Mr Possum, but he'll find no sympathy here. Just lead.

Mac