Irresponsible dog owners

[wdlsguy]

Yes, I do know how to handle my 22.

If you think you might encounter these dogs outside of your home, you should carry a firearm with you any time you go outside.

You can carry a handgun without a concealed handgun license on your own premises or on premises under your control [Texas Penal Code Sec. 46.15(b)(2)].

Although it is better than nothing, you want something bigger than a .22 if you think you might be dealing with 4 pit bulls.

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/pdf/pe.010.00.000046.00.pdf

IANAL

 

[berlyn]

I knew someone would bring up my 22!!
Yes, I know it's a "sissy gun". My brother and hubby just grin about my 22 !!
That is what I've had and used since I was a teenager.
Unfortunately I'm a 5'3' 110 lb girlie girl, so I guess I never "grew up" & got a bigger rifle.
My other choices are a 38 hand gun and a 410 rifle. These are the ones I can handle.

Also, I have to take in consideration Sarge is gun shot spooked.

 

[wdlsguy]

The .38 should be on your hip any time you are outside on your property. Load it with good quality jacketed hollow points.

The .410 shotgun should be loaded (assuming no children are present) with OOO buckshot. Winchester makes 2.5" shells with 3 OOO buck and 3" shells with 5 OOO buck.

IANAL

 

[gawm]

There are non lethal alternatives like pepper spray, mace. Remember, these dogs have not attacked any humans. Animal aggression and human aggression are two very different things. German shepherds are more human aggressive than pit bulls, I'm not implying that you are a irresponsible dog owner, but lets say your dog got out, would you want someone to shoot it out of fear when there might be a safer alternative?

 

[stuckinlamad]

Could someone help me clarify here. The sheriff said that if the dogs damaged property that there is something they could do but not till then. In most states a dog or other animal is considered property. I am an animal lover myself. But legally speaking in the state of texas animals are animals considered property? If so the owners can be prosecuted as thier negligence caused damage to anothers property. I hate looking at it so anolitically but that is just the way it is sometimes.

 

[SIGguy229]

Shot placement

Be sure to aim for the shoulders or between neck and shoulders if you can't get a headshot.

The dogs have already demonstrated they are a threat to other companion animals (****er spaniel)--it won't take much for them to attack a human.

If they are on your property, without your permission and the "owners" nowhere in sight (to recall the dogs)--keep firing/reloading until the threat is stopped.

As I am not familiar with TX law (IANAL) IRT pets as property, I would much rather deal with a property charge vs hospital stay, medical bills, physical therapy, etc. If these pet owners were responsible, they would ensure the pets stayed on their property, especially since you have already informed them of dog's behavior.

My son was bit by our neighor's dog and now has scars all over his head--this was an unprovoked attack, so I can sympathize. According to VA law and local statute, I am permitted to use the necessary force to defend my family and property (my dog) from the neighbor's dog, should he be found on my property. My necessary force is 165grains of jacketed-hollowpoint love.

Good luck

 

[HappyHusband]

I am not familiar with TX law

But you dug up this five month old thread anyway?

 

[gawm]

But you dug up this five month old thread anyway?

I guess he wanted to show everybody how much of an idiot he really is.

 

[SIGguy229]

Personal attacks is all you have? Tell mommy you aren't ready for the real world, much less, a computer with internet access.