We do quite a bit of bicycling on gravel roads, and ever so often we run across the occasional aggressive Pit bull or Rottweiler that takes offense at people on bicycles. I've considered the idea of a CO2 semi-auto or full auto pistol like the Beretta, but I'm afraid that isn't gonna sting enough to make them back off and stay in their yard until I am out of sight. I certainly don't wanna kill anybody's dog so a firearm is out of the question, and ammonia or pepper spray is just not my style. But I've been bitten on the leg once and have had 2 other pretty tense moments. There are several roads that I want to ride but don't because I'm not sure about the dogs that live along it. Everyone around here either has Labs or coon dogs (which are NEVER a problem) or they have Rotts and Pits which are ROUTINELY a problem.
So, what are your thoughts about bouncing a few pellets off a charging pit bull to make them back the hell off ?
So, what are your thoughts about bouncing a few pellets off a charging pit bull to make them back the hell off ?