DiskDoctr wrote:
I was talking about the dog being the threat in the above scenario, but, yes, the same would apply to ANY threat to my family.
diskdoctr wrote:
Now, a jerk next to us who refuses to control his (non-threatening?) Dog may be granted the, "I am about to defend myself" warning after the second time.
Sorry... I didn't read your post that way. If the dog is "non threatening" why would you issue the "warning" you are about to defend yourself?
The right thing to do is complain to the owner. And if that does not get results, then call in the authorities. Have them deal with the bully. They know how to deal with him and not put you in jeopardy. Of course, if you want to handle it yourself, you are one your own. You could end up wishing you hadn't handled it that way. Even though you may think you are right. The law protects the criminal.