Small Warning

[leVieux]

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I bought some new nylon “fishing shirts” for the Summer, after my 55# weight loss. I noticed that the fabric in many newer ones is much thinner than the classics. My only other thought was that they’d be easier to pack for travel, maybe cooler.

Then, on Sunday, riding my bicycle in the neighborhood, I was approached by a young pit-bull terrier which I had passed a few times earlier. The dog was very aggressive, even “charged”, which was totally unexpected. I got off bike to prevent getting knocked off, keeping bike b/t me & dog.

As I had never seen this dog be aggressive before, I tried talking softly, dog got worse. Soon the 8 year old owner came out to retrieve dog, but got b/t me & dog; dog got more aggressive. Commotion drew 2 neighbor ladies out of homes. Dog kept circling menacingly; I kept turning bike to keep it b/t me & dog. Asked Lady to call 911, but she didn’t.

Finally I reached for pistol beneath outer shirttails. Windy, gusty day; couldn’t get good grip on gun as the flimsy shirt kept wrapping handle. I had never anticipated this problem. Once I was finally able to get a good grip, dog was some 3 feet, so I flipped retention strap & drew. As the dog closed in, I made the decision to shoot it. Then the 8 year old popped back up, creating a contraindication to firing.

Grandmother picked up a big tree limb from roadside trash and swung straight down, very forcefully onto dog’s head. Dog focused on me, never saw it coming and didn’t know what had happened. I thought for sure she had killed the dog, but he shook it off. Dog was sufficiently stunned by the blow that kid could drag him back, allowing me to escape.

Called the kid’s GrandPa, a retired Attorney; dog hasn’t been seen since.

Lessons: Beware of ALL Pit bulls. Check out all new clothing with mind on drawing.

Had lunch today w/ ATF son, who said they sew small fishing weights into bottom of shirt placard hems, so shirt can be flipped clear of holster with minimum effort.

I learned several new things, and hope you did, too.

leVieux
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[1911'S 4 Me]

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I bought some new nylon “fishing shirts” for the Summer, after my 55# weight loss. I noticed that the fabric in many newer ones is much thinner than the classics. My only other thought was that they’d be easier to pack for travel, maybe cooler.

Then, on Sunday, riding my bicycle in the neighborhood, I was approached by a young pit-bull terrier I had passed a few times earlier. The dog was very aggressive, even “charged”, which was totally unexpected. I got off bike to prevent getting knocked off, keeping bike b/t me & dog.

As I had never seen this dog be aggressive before, I tried talking softly, dog got worse. Soon the 8 year old owner came out to retrieve dog, but got b/t me & dog; dog got more aggressive. Commotion drew 2 neighbor ladies out of homes. Dog kept circling menacingly; I kept turning bike to keep it b/t me & dog. Asked Lady to call 911, but she didn’t.

Finally I reached for pistol beneath outer shirttails. Windy, gusty day; couldn’t get good grip on gun as the flimsy shirt kept wrapping handle. I had never anticipated this problem. Once I was finally able to get a good grip, dog was some 3 feet, so I flipped retention strap & drew. Ad the dog closed in, I made the decision to shoot it. Then the 8 year old popped back up, creating a contraindication to firing.

Grandmother picked up a big tree limb from roadside trash and swung straight down, very forcefully onto dog’s head. Dog focused on me, never saw it coming and didn’t know what had happened. I thought for sure she had killed the dog, but he shook it off. Dog was sufficiently stunned by the blow that kid could drag him back, allowing me to escape.

Called the kid’s GrandPa, a retired Attorney; dog hasn’t been seen since.

Lessons: Beware ALL Pit bulls. Check out all new clothing with mind on drawing.

Had lunch today w/ ATF son, who said they sew small fishing weights into bottom of shirt placard hems, so shirt can be flipped clear of holster with minimum effort.

I learned several new things, and hope you did, too.

leVieux
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Glad you are okay.

 

[Sam7sf]

Yup glad you’re ok. Obviously a justified shoot. I’m a fan of female pits but this was a justified shoot for any animal attack.

Do you button all buttons? When iwb I leave one undone. It aids in draw.

 

[oldag]

Yup glad you’re ok. Obviously a justified shoot. I’m a fan of female pits but this was a justified shoot for any animal attack.

Do you button all buttons? When iwb I leave one undone. It aids in draw.

When I OWB I leave the bottom button undone.

Practice with what you wear, OP is correct.

 

[skfullgun]

Glad you are ok.

My Australian Shepherd and I were attacked by a pit bull several decades ago - walking through a quiet neighborhood near my home. My dog was submissive and was pinned to the ground as I drew my Beretta .25 acp (SA only) I had cocked the hammer and was about to give pit a full mag of .25 acp when the owner of the attacking pit bull successfully intervened.

I think the ONLY reason I didn’t shoot was because I realized I was woefully under-gunned. I had traded comfort and ease-of-carry in exchange for safety. What could happen on a casual evening walk through the neighborhood, right?

I learned a lesson that day, as you did, OP. .380 acp is the minimum I carry (usually 9mm or .38 spl). AND, I don’t care for, or trust, any pit bull mix.

 

[easy rider]

Yep, no bicycling.

 

[leVieux]

Yep, no bicycling.

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My arthritis prevents running & walking; no swimming pool nearby.

Yes, cycling has its dangers.

Only alternative now would building a dock on backyard bayou & getting a rowboat, with all the gators & moccasins.

Being “in shape” is more important as one ages; 80 next Saturday.

leVieux
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[striker55]

Glad you are ok.

My Australian Shepherd and I were attacked by a pit bull several decades ago - walking through a quiet neighborhood near my home. My dog was submissive and was pinned to the ground as I drew my Beretta .25 acp (SA only) I had cocked the hammer and was about to give pit a full mag of .25 acp when the owner of the attacking pit bull successfully intervened.

I think the ONLY reason I didn’t shoot was because I realized I was woefully under-gunned. I had traded comfort and ease-of-carry in exchange for safety. What could happen on a casual evening walk through the neighborhood, right?

I learned a lesson that day, as you did, OP. .380 acp is the minimum I carry (usually 9mm or .38 spl). AND, I don’t care for, or trust, any pit bull mix.

Absolutely, I carried a 9 until confronted with a pitbull. After not having to shoot I was thinking maybe a 9 would bounce off it's thick skull. I now carry a 45.

 

[striker55]

Yep, no bicycling.

I bicycle every day and carry a 45 Shield. I've had to draw a couple of times but have yet to fire.

 

[easy rider]

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My arthritis prevents running & walking; no swimming pool nearby.

Yes, cycling has its dangers.

Only alternative now would building a dock on backyard bayou & getting a rowboat, with all the gators & moccasins.

Being “in shape” is more important as one ages; 80 next Saturday.

leVieux
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I just come up with more chores to do to keep in shape. Can't remember the last time I rode a bicycle. But do what you need to do. Stay active!

 

[bigtex10mm]

I always pocket carry my KelTec PF9 in 9mm, but also carry a canister of pepper spray. I had a situation several years ago with a rottweiler that had severely hurt several other dogs being walked by their owners when he got out of the fence surround his house. He was about to do the same thing to my dog and a 3 second shot of the pepper spray in his face sent him the opposite direction with his stubby tail between his legs and squealing like a pig. He never attacked anyone else's dog after that and when he would see me coming down the street he would retreat to the opposite corner of the yard. had the spray not worked I would have pulled the "9".

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I had to give up cycling, but when I did, I 'always' carried potent pepper spray with Sudecon Decontamination Wipes as there are times the wind may not be in your favor and these wipes almost instantaneously stop the pain.

Get some!

 

[mongoose]

I had to give up cycling, but when I did, I 'always' carried potent pepper spray with Sudecon Decontamination Wipes as there are times the wind may not be in your favor and these wipes almost instantaneously stop the pain.

Get some!

I have two packages attached with rubber bands to every can of spray I have.

 

[leVieux]

I had to give up cycling, but when I did, I 'always' carried potent pepper spray with Sudecon Decontamination Wipes as there are times the wind may not be in your favor and these wipes almost instantaneously stop the pain.

Get some!

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I have a story for that too. . .

Back in 1981, I was given come 25# live crawfish, took’em to my Houston apartment & got boiler set-up on balcony.

In those days, I wore “cut-off’s”. Had spray in front pocket, squatted down to adjust valve, pepper spray went-off. . . .

You’ve heard of ‘’Hot Nuts” ?

Lucky I was @ home, not far from a cold shower !

leVieux

 

[rotor]

Doc, 80 year old guy has no business on a bike. One fall and fracture can kill you. Some things we just give up with age.
As far as dogs, baton pepper spray and gun.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

OUCH! and then some!

 

[JandK]

Pitbulls the breed of peace lmfao. Thier owners also tend to engage in peaceful protests while creating bonfires from local businesses. They should all be culled. Owning this breed tells a lot about someone

 

[jimbo]

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My arthritis prevents running & walking; no swimming pool nearby.

Yes, cycling has its dangers.

Only alternative now would building a dock on backyard bayou & getting a rowboat, with all the gators & moccasins.

Being “in shape” is more important as one ages; 80 next Saturday.

leVieux
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I am 81 and I believe GROUP THERAPY a couple of times a week at the range keeps me fit. Plus several meds are helping too.

 

[jrbfishn]

Pitbulls the breed of peace lmfao. Thier owners also tend to engage in peaceful protests while creating bonfires from local businesses. They should all be culled. Owning this breed tells a lot about someone

Not really.....

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[jimbo]

Pitbulls the breed of peace lmfao. Thier owners also tend to engage in peaceful protests while creating bonfires from local businesses. They should all be culled. Owning this breed tells a lot about someone

Better be careful on this forum, several are pit bull lovers.