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Rex B wrote:I'm with CHLsteve.
I'm not going to risk my future handling someone else's failure to plan for their own defense, unless a life is in immenent danger.

My sentiment exactly.

flb_78 wrote:I drove by a burning car once, not my problem...

It sounds like you are trying to be snide, but if so you are missing my point.

I'm not speaking against helping your fellow man. I am speaking against running in to rescue the world with your handgun. To someone with a big hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

I'm surprised at you guys, but it won't be me who has to go through the problems associated with firing your weapon in a case like that!

Don't get me wrong--I would shoot my gun to defend MYSELF, or my family. But this "random dude" is on his own to protect himself. I will not risk ruining my life (or an innocent bystander) by protecting a guy who can and should have known better. He can use his own CHL to defend himself against dog attacks. I don't see the rational for getting involved here, unless you just want to shoot your gun and play the hero.

Shiner Bock wrote:I think you did fine. You would be questioning your decision a whole lot more had you shot.

+1 The man's life does not to appear to have been in danger based on your description. I know that is not the only requirement for when you can or cannot shot your weapon, but my point is that I would never draw in such a high-risk area (neighborhood with kids around) unless it were absolutely life or death. That's just me, but if you are getting bit by a small dog, don't expect me to save you with my gun--sorry. Where was his CHL? Can this man not protect himself? If someone was absolutely being overpowered by dogs (perhaps a child), and getting bit to the degree where serious injury or death might occur, I would intervene and only with a gun if it were my last resort. My $.02