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Respectfully, its a hard target, but that's why you practice. And some reaction beats watching your loved one bleed out on the sidewalk while everyone holds hands and sings Give Peace a Chance (not directed at you, btw).

I'm also glad that you grew up in Canada. Great country, I enjoy visiting. I'm even supposed to go diving in PEI this summer/fall. That said, what would you do if you were out walking with a loved one and they were attacked by a vicious dog. The breed is irrelevant. It's a big dog, with...

It certainly appears to be the same one. The one that hurt was the one with simunition. Think paintball, but with a much greater muzzle velocity. The reaction time is absolutely critical, and is why you've got to maintain that 21 foot circle.

You're right. We've tried and tried, but you still exist in your little bubble. I guess some people can't be taught. Just for giggles, what would you do if you were faced with an attacking dog while you are carrying the infant in your avatar?

You're quite welcome. It's funny. People, particularly those who have never fired a weapon, have this deluded misconception that carrying a gun somehow turns you into an aggressive person looking for a problem. In fact, the opposite is true. If you fire your weapon, you'd better be able to...

Probably the biggest problem is a failure to react quickly enough. A person within 21 feet of you can get close enough for a physical attack before you can draw, aim and fire a weapon. Therefore, don't let them get within 21 feet. Use verbal commands and back off if it is possible...

I remember that drill. I also remember doing it with Simunition during training. I agree. An untrained person won't react appropriately, and will probably miss if they do. A trained person will cap the aggressor and end the problem. One scenario I practice is to tape playing cards to the...

I don't carry a weapon to shoot a dog. My wife and I carry because we've decided to take personal responsibility for protecting ourselves, our family and each other. I've never had to fire my weapon in response to a problem as a civilian. However, that doesn't mean that I'm not prepared...

Of course I realize it. My wife and I both hold permits to lawfully carry weapons in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. We practice regularly and I used to compete in defensive pistol competitions. I don't carry my pistols specifically to ward off dogs. Rather, I carry it for...

I'm glad to hear that you and your dogs are OK, Ber. With regard to this question: Step 1 - Move between dog and whatever/whomever I'm trying to protect. Step 2 - Draw .40 caliber disciplinary tool (S&W 4006) whilst shouting "NO" and evaluating background. Step 3 - If dog continues...

Wow, that sounds like a Charlie Foxtrot of the first order. I dove the Grove a couple of weeks with Conch Republic Divers. My buddy and I went through the superstructure and portions of the hull looking for Snoopy. The wreck's not a difficult dive, but it should still be respected...

It's absolutely true that the more a job sucks, the more you need to be paid in order to do it. Add in the supply of people who can perform the same task, and you've got a nice matrix. Jobs that "suck", and for which there are few applicants, will pay more than jobs that don't suck and that...

I'm an IP/commercial attorney and a diver. Practicing law affects my diving in two ways. First, it somewhat limits the amount of time I can dive. At the same time, it allows me to purchase technical dive gear, training and trips. With regard to the comments about the nature of the work...

Agreed. There are no scuba police out there. Whether a particular boat requires particular certifications in order to allow a diver to participate in a dive, and whether the diver is actually experienced enough to execute the dive safely, are separate issues that have very little to do...

1. The wrecks I wanted to see were beyond recreational limits. I also wanted to stay longer and penetrate the wrecks. In addition, next time I'm in Grand Cayman, I want to see the sponge belt. 2. The opportunity to explore and experience the history of those wrecks. Also, the...

Thanks Snowbear and Uncle Pug.

Interesting, UP. Back in the day, I remember KN and Ladydiver telling me that I'd joined reasonably early (although not by any means "in the beginning"). What's my member number?

Hello, Lawman. I remember you. In fact, I may predate you on the board. Welcome back. Where have you been?

I agree with Soggy, Heather and Dave run a great operation. I've used them almost exclusively this year, and have been very pleased. I'm supposed to dive the Holmes next weekend. My planning depth is 160.

Since when? At least with PADI, 130 feet is the max for recreational diving. Of course, not even PADI recommends that a diver do this without proper training (AOW and a Deep specialty, as I recall). The shop was out of line to take you that deep. Your experience and, more importantly, your...