So, you're walking your dog...

[T0RMENT]

If you or your dog get attacked by a wild animal (coyote, mountain lion, bear, etc.) and you are carrying, are you allowed to fire on the wild animal to save either you or your dogs life? What if this is within city limits, and yes, these types of animals are found in city limits here in Colorado.

I've always wondered.

[trooplewis]

Well, you are if you are Texas Governor Rick Perry
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...hreatened-dog/

[T0RMENT]

Interesting.

Well, you are if you are Texas Governor Rick Perry
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...hreatened-dog/

[knkali]

if it is to protect you from harm I believe it is OK not sure if it is to protect your dog though. I am sure every jurisdiction has different regs

[berettabone]

It doesn't matter to me.......................it would be dead.

[RRP]

In a situation where the use of deadly force is justifiable, it doesn't matter if the attacker is man or animal. Nor does it matter if you are within city limits, or out in the country.

[Bawanna]

It doesn't matter to me.......................it would be dead.

I'll go with this right here.

[RevRay]

Is this one of those "put up a Gun Free Zone sign" kind of things? A potential robber will decide not to rob a store because it's a gun free zone. And of course, a coyote will not even remotely think of hassling you because you're a human. Ergo, you cannot shoot the coyote unless he specifically comes directly ... without passing go btw ... at you personally ... and by name I might add. That would pretty much be how it would work here in Connecticut anyway. You are pretty much guilty of some kind of gun infraction if you actually use it. Carry it (i.e. "bear arms") all you want ... just don't even think about using it ... or even letting others know you have it.

[Alfonse]

No question in my mind.

[Armybrat]

According to this article Alaskans don't have a problem about shooting bears in self defense:

http://www.adn.com/2009/08/13/897940...walker-to.html

[muggsy]

I never take the time to wonder about things like this. I simply point and shoot. At my age you don't have time to waste wondering.

[AIRret]

When I'm in areas like that I carry bear spray.
It's pretty tough to take out "some of the animals" you are talking about with a handgun,
but numerous rangers and DNR types (who I've spoken with) say that bear spray is VERY effective.

[T0RMENT]

Bear spray isn't a bad idea. Thanks.

[DT Guy]

If I'm walking my dog, and a coyote attacks my dog, the coyote has attacked ME; he's just starting with my dog and working his way toward me. Self-defense REQUIRES me to shoot.


Larrry

[colding]

I'm an advocate of the bear or OC spray. If your dog and another animal are entangled in a fight, too much of a chance of shooting your own dog.