Jogger in Chicago critically injured by two pit bulls.

[The_Outlaw]

Too bad the poor guy wasn't able to legally carry a concealed handgun. ~SMH~
Chicago Jogger Critically Injured By Pit Bulls | Fox News

More on this horrible story...
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news...front-20120102

[Firefighterchen]

Sad story, hope he pulls through.

Knowing your a pb owner, I hope you keep this thread on point.

[RJ_Whitlock]

This is a sad story, this is why I'm a cat person. When was the last time you heard of a house cat jumping somebody? lol

[Tucker's Mom]

Yes, I agree...a gun would have been handy...but then...cie la vie in Chicago.

[kelcarry]

Let me see now. Two pit bulls charging at you with teeth bared and legs flying all over the place in a matter of seconds and probably in the vicinity of other people. You are going to pull your firearm out of the holster, cock it, aim it and actually shoot what you are aiming at and stopping the threat without killing someone else as you are in this chaotic situation. Some of you say yes--I just shake my head. Try bear spray--it will stop a bear and do so at 25 ft. It is not a spray but a concentrated stream and is a whole lot more legal (may still be illegal--I think in many jurisdictions only those little pepper spray lipsticks are allowed based on ounces of liquid) than walking around with a brandished gun (which, IMO, is the only way you stand a chance in this situation). The container is more like an insect spray container but comes with a holder that you can attach to your person. You can also carry a defensive baton that will put a hell of a whack on anything. Better yet you can carry a serrated knife--in the chaos of a fight with the pits, the knife, which can be at the ready unlike the firearm, can be effectively used close in to slash at the animals. Only saying, but IMO, the spray, the baton or the knife are better first options to protect you and others in an instant close-in environment of dangerous dogs.

[The_Outlaw]

Let me see now. Two pit bulls charging at you with teeth bared and legs flying all over the place in a matter of seconds and probably in the vicinity of other people. You are going to pull your firearm out of the holster, cock it, aim it and actually shoot what you are aiming at and stopping the threat without killing someone else as you are in this chaotic situation. Some of you say yes--I just shake my head.

Are you for real??
The cop was able to draw his/her weapon and kill the dog/s pretty effectively!
P.s. You don't have to 'cock' any Glock (if it's in condition one as it should be)...
Just point it and shoot at your target/s. Bye bye bad doggy/s!
If the poor jogger had time to scream out 'repeatedly' for help, then he had time to draw a firearm imho.

Let's see how long it takes Mr Hickok45 to draw and fire his weapon for example. '2 seconds'!
Case closed I.M.O. Some of you say no--I just shake MY head!

[Tucker's Mom]

This is a sad story, this is why I'm a cat person. When was the last time you heard of a house cat jumping somebody? lol

There was a story here in the forum about a cat jumping someone in the face at a victim's backdoor. His blood was traced to the neighbour's house. They caught the guy.

It actually depends on what cat you have -- cats like the Siamese and the Egyptian Mau breeds are loyal and protective to their masters. In fact they were used in the old times to guard the jewels of the nile and in Tibet (Siamese) to guard the treasures and artifacts in Tibet.

My husband is a dedicated Siamese Cat owner from way back his parents...

[B2Tall]

I carry pit bull spray. The container has the "LCR .357" written on it and it shoots drops of lead.

[rifleshooter474]

I am not against the breed of Pit Bull terrier, but it seems a lot of them have attacked many people. Here in Tulsa,Oklahoma they have attacked small children jumping into their fenced backyards to get the children.
A 73 year old woman walking was attacked and badly injured.
It always seems to be the same breed not saying they are all the attacking dogs, just what I have noticed here in Tulsa.
Seems that the people who have them and train them to attack are???, I think you know of whom these peopleI am posting of are.

[B2Tall]

Let me see now. Two pit bulls charging at you with teeth bared and legs flying all over the place in a matter of seconds and probably in the vicinity of other people.......

I don't know, kel.....it would be at very close range and you'd probably be shooting down at the dog, i.e. towards the ground. When I'm outside doing my cardio (like I did this morning) it takes me no more than 2 sec to get my LCR out of my fanny pack. Unless the dog(s) were laying in wait in the bushes - highly unlikely - I'll have time enough to react.