I do alot of running and I usually like to run about 3-5 miles at night when I get off work. I have been trying to find safe, well-lit routes, but thats hard to do for about 5 miles at a time.
The main problem that I run into in the somewhat spread out suburb that I live in are dogs. People don't chain or fence up their animals at night and I've been chased more than a few times by menacing dogs (yes more than one at a time). So far I have managed to keep them at bay by staying on course and not turning my back or showing any signs of weakness or fear, but a running buddy of mine wasn't so lucky and got chased into an unknown area where he found a hefty tree branch that he used to throw at the dogs and make a hasty exit.
My question is: would an ASP or extendable baton be good for a defensive weapon against dogs? I don't mind having to get rough with them but more than one at a time is never good with dogs.
I can't pack heat while I trot around town... I'm not 21 and I don't have a CHL and I'm too poor to afford the proper carry rig for jogging.
What do you guys think?
The main problem that I run into in the somewhat spread out suburb that I live in are dogs. People don't chain or fence up their animals at night and I've been chased more than a few times by menacing dogs (yes more than one at a time). So far I have managed to keep them at bay by staying on course and not turning my back or showing any signs of weakness or fear, but a running buddy of mine wasn't so lucky and got chased into an unknown area where he found a hefty tree branch that he used to throw at the dogs and make a hasty exit.
My question is: would an ASP or extendable baton be good for a defensive weapon against dogs? I don't mind having to get rough with them but more than one at a time is never good with dogs.
I can't pack heat while I trot around town... I'm not 21 and I don't have a CHL and I'm too poor to afford the proper carry rig for jogging.
What do you guys think?