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Sir William · February 16, 2005, 01:19 AM

Under the circumstances described, NO. If the anial is restrained and on the owners property, you cannot draw or shoot. There is 0 threat. You might have been charged with brandishing, terroristic threatening for each adult with the child and you could be charged with child endangerment. Those are the realities. IF the dog was loose and running towards you? Let the lab have him. If the dog ran after the child? Wait and see. If the dog attacks you or another then there is a threat. Shoot and be accurate.

February 16, 2005, 01:19 AM	#10
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	Under the circumstances described, NO. If the anial is restrained and on the owners property, you cannot draw or shoot. There is 0 threat. You might have been charged with brandishing, terroristic threatening for each adult with the child and you could be charged with child endangerment. Those are the realities. IF the dog was loose and running towards you? Let the lab have him. If the dog ran after the child? Wait and see. If the dog attacks you or another then there is a threat. Shoot and be accurate.