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I am a new CHL holder, and have a quick scenario that i am looking for advice on.
Last week I was out walking the neighborhood with my wife and child getting some exercise, when a large pit bull came running up behind us.
The dog circled us one time and then stood in front of us growling and barking. We attempted to just ignore it and go around, but the dog seemed
to get closer and more aggressive. I tried to get the dog to leave by yelling and waving my arms about, but the dog never moved. At one point, the dog
got within one arms length of the stroller, where I attempted to kick it away. I did not drive it away, but at least i got the dogs attention away from the stroller and
on to me. Shortly there after, the owner came running down the street to get the dog. The whole thing lasted around 3 - 4 minutes, but it felt like forever.
As we walked away, I got to thinking if I could have done something more had I been carrying. I mean, would I have been justified in stopping such a threat?
Would I have had to wait until the dog physically attacked one of us before stopping it? I mean, this is a 40 lbs dog. If it lunges at my wife, its going to knock her down. At that point, not only would you not have a clear shot, but one bite to the neck..... UGHHH, i hate to think about it. Had I been carrying, I would have preferred to end this situation before the dog got so close.
Would i have been in the wrong for this?