[MineralMan]

"Whenever I get a pit bull call at work I go right for the 12 guage, my 'pit bull pacifier.' Shot one about a week ago. He was loose, chasing kids and anyone walking in the area. "

Yes. A shotgun is the ideal defensive weapon for dogs and intruders, in my opinion. At the close ranges generally dealt with it is extremely effective, actually regardless of the size shot.

I take it you are in law enforcement.

[Cap'n Crunch]

You are correct, 100% Jack Booted Thug.

We are issued Mossberg's but I miss the old Winchesters, all you had to do was pump it and hold the trigger back.

Not long ago I bagged a pit bull and a rottweiler (I call it 'big game hunting' in the city) on the same call.

The pit bull charged at me and I shot. I thought I missed him because he took off running. He got about three or four lawns over and dropped. Took two to put the rott down, he was pretty big.

The neighbors came out and thanked me.