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Originally Posted by rhelvey22  Pepper spray is good, but if a murderer is running around you might just make him mad using it on him. Can you own a firearm where you live? Take some safety and shooting classes. I carry 24-7. No worries. |
personally, i'd find a firearm a little excessive- but mostly because if i was to carry they'd assume it was a water pistol (i apparently look 14!)!!
new-rock boots work a treat though! or any steel toed, heavy shoes- i did have to use them at one time (non-dog related), but have never really been afraid to go out at night- especailly with my girls (the largest dog i own is an elderly corgi) but they are hardly protection!
we dont have a stray problem, but missy was almost attacked in a different area when she was little, but as i saw the dog running up i pulled her straight up into my arms via the lead- another reason i have my girls harnessed any time we are out.
my safety when i'm out is my keychain... i have about 6-7 keys on it, but over a dozen keyrings and charms etc., as well as a personal alarm thing on them...
so my plan of defence; activate alarm (by pulling out the pin and throwing it away), then keys to the face and boots to the ouchie place! oh, and then run of course!