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You are saying one should call the police and report one's discharging of a firearm?
I never thought about what I would do if I encountered an aggressive coyote while dog walking and shot it in our somewhat rurral suburban area
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What happens if I shoot a rabid raccoon that is attacking my dog
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You are saying one should call the police and report one's discharging of a firearm?
I never thought about what I would do if I encountered an aggressive coyote while dog walking and shot it in our somewhat rurral suburban area
Since the discharging of a firearm would likely be a crime due to the proximity of homes, you don't even want to admit to that.
All very valid points. I only bring this up because I think (I could be wrong) that this is a forum for responsible gun owners in New England. Thank you everyone for your responses.
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The way I worded it, all it says that it was, not by whom. I figured you need to tell 911 why they need to come by. But you are the lawyer so I defer to you.
ETA: I guess you could also say there was a raccoon attack, but that starts to get into the who, what, when and where critical to the discharge.
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Get one of these : http://www.crosman.com/airguns/rifles/pcp/BPE3571
Quiet and powerful enough to dispatch small animals easily.
Quiet and powerful enough to dispatch small animals easily.
Well said.
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Right, because we all know the government adequately dictates good morals and proper behavior in all situations.
IDGAF how much (or little) the state values my dogs' lives. While I don't quite compare my dogs to my son, they mean a whole hell of a lot to me and I would absolutely kill an animal that was killing my dogs. If that means having to shoot it, so be it.
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This. I take my dog hiking in places where other people's dogs have been killed by coyotes. Right next the "No guns allowed in these here King's Woods" sign is a "Warning, Coyotes have killed pets in these here King's Woods" sign. I'll dump a mag in a coyote if needed and then get the F out of there. Same on my property. discard the carcass and carry on with life.
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Always keep a couple packs of firecrackers on hand for the "after event" diversion. Maybe even a cherry bomb or two? Worked for me in a coyote incident two years ago. After the shot neighbors came out to see what the noise was, and lo and behold, it was just some dope setting of firecrackers.
In what neighborhood did this occur?
Shoot it, worry about everything else later, I doubt you will be in any serious trouble if you are safe throughout the altercation.
plus, don't be an idiot, say it was going after you.... no need to get the dog involved
plus, don't be an idiot, say it was going after you.... no need to get the dog involved
No need to call 911. A coyote will be by soon enough.
Isn't this one of the reasons we have guns in the first place?
It is disgusting that this state is so anti gun that this question ought to be asked...
It is disgusting that this state is so anti gun that this question ought to be asked...
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That would be you story right there, if needed. "I couldn't let it get away because a brain exam is the only way to test for rabies."
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fireworks are illegal in massachusetts
Had a coon in our backyard when I was about 15. Middle of the day, staggering, skinny. Just didn't seem healthy. Got my bow and put an arrow right through the engine room ending it quickly. He is peacefully buried in the woods. Nobody cared.
IMO, if you are licensed or not in MA, you should already be doing this. To each their own, obviously, but I don't understand why someone would carry a firearm and not carry a less lethal option as a first resort. Whether it's a human or animal, the last thing I want to have to do is use lethal force to protect myself or others. I'd imagine most others on this forum feel the same way. The more options you have before resorting to deadly force, the better.
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If something was in the act of wrestling/attacking my dog I'd go right up to it and put my .38 against it to be sure I shot the right animal. Might be stupid, I might end up getting hurt myself, but that's what I'd do. Around here I worry mostly about coyotes, if one ever came at us I'd hope to have a few seconds to shoot it before it had a chance to get my dog in its' mouth.
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An exception is where there is evidence that you want collected at the scene, or witnesses favorable to your case you want identified. For example, if the rabid raccoon runs 20 ft into the woods and dies, you would be well served to mention that rather than stay silent.
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Bow/arrow or machete - you shoot a gun in Cambridge/Arlington and you will lose your ltc. Even with a legitimate self defense shooting you will have a world of sh*t to wade through, likely have your ltc suspended and firearm confiscated.
falcon123
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THIS!
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