mrblenderson
Member
Yesterday a neighbor's 80-100lb American Bulldog got out of their yard and attacked my son and small dog.
My wife and 2.5yo son were outside playing in the front yard and this dog came out of nowhere and knocked him over. Fortunately he happened to be wearing his bike helmet so he did not hurt his head. The dog was on top of my son and my wife ripped him off of him, my son did not get bit (I think because of his helmet again). That's when our 15lb dog jumped in to defend and the other dog got him by the neck.
I was working at the table and ran outside as soon as I heard her scream. He had my dog by the throat and would not let go. I managed to choke him enough to get him to release and got him into my garage.
I did not have time to stop by my bedroom to get my pistol out of the quick-access safe and I stopped carrying at home years ago.
My son and wife and I all ended up with minor bumps and scrapes but my dog was pretty badly hurt, he got immediate vet treatment and is doing fine.
This incident was really eye-opening and while I was holding this dog I wished I had a gun but realized that if I had taken the time to go to my bedroom to get one my dog could have been already bleeding out.
I have thought about sticking a quick-access safe on the table right next to our front door but my wife was never into the idea and it didn't seem necessary. We both now agree that it is necessary.
So that being said, what would you put in the safe for large dog and potential human threats?
Long guns are out because I need something one-handed.
I am thinking about a Shield 45, then I also have another CCW option.
My wife and 2.5yo son were outside playing in the front yard and this dog came out of nowhere and knocked him over. Fortunately he happened to be wearing his bike helmet so he did not hurt his head. The dog was on top of my son and my wife ripped him off of him, my son did not get bit (I think because of his helmet again). That's when our 15lb dog jumped in to defend and the other dog got him by the neck.
I was working at the table and ran outside as soon as I heard her scream. He had my dog by the throat and would not let go. I managed to choke him enough to get him to release and got him into my garage.
I did not have time to stop by my bedroom to get my pistol out of the quick-access safe and I stopped carrying at home years ago.
My son and wife and I all ended up with minor bumps and scrapes but my dog was pretty badly hurt, he got immediate vet treatment and is doing fine.
This incident was really eye-opening and while I was holding this dog I wished I had a gun but realized that if I had taken the time to go to my bedroom to get one my dog could have been already bleeding out.
I have thought about sticking a quick-access safe on the table right next to our front door but my wife was never into the idea and it didn't seem necessary. We both now agree that it is necessary.
So that being said, what would you put in the safe for large dog and potential human threats?
Long guns are out because I need something one-handed.
I am thinking about a Shield 45, then I also have another CCW option.