Don't get your hackles up - I'm pretty sure Blucoondawg wasn't challenging your shooting abilities, specifically. I think he was saying, if you're going to shoot it, shoot it dead. Again, "you" being a general term, not necessarily speaking only to you, JJ. That being said, you may be following the law in your state in shooting an intruding dog. That is entirely your right. But there are also animal cruelty laws that may override your right to shoot a dog killing your chickens. You shoot a dog and it gets away injured you may well be facing charges. I agree that body shot is easier to make than a head shot, and if necessary should be taken - as long as you are using sufficient power to kill the dog. Not everyone thinks about that. A lot of people don't have shotguns or anything larger than a .22. I think BCD was right in saying that you should not take a body shot at a large dog with a .22. Blu, please correct me if I have misinterpreted what you were saying. JJ - you don't need to prove anything to anyone here - we don't question your manhood or ability to shoot. Let's play nice, OK?I could out shoot you any day of the weekand I don't use a .22 to ward off intruders. I could care less if they call the cops, I'm following the law in my state.
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