[RoosterRedux]

Was the pistol some kind of facsimile, perhaps a squirt gun filled with something for defense against dogs?

Ah yes, the old squirt gun defense. Works every time.;-)

[Sherman Logan]

Ah yes, the old squirt gun defense. Works every time.;-)

Filled with ammonia, does a spectacular job. Even rubbing alcohol will usually send a dog running if you hit him anywhere near the head.

Don't ask how I know any of this.