There is no advanced warning. You don't know when it could happen, and it may not even be for a two legged varmint. The problem could be of the four legged variety. The life you save may not be your own either, but the life of your pet. According to Lewiston Police, Renee Carter was walking her dogs in front of a home when the Pit Bull ran across the street and grabbed her small dog by the neck. Carter was bit on the arm while attempting to rescue her dog. At that time, a passerby scrambled out of his car to help. Thankfully there were a couple bystanders in the area who intervened to help. The dog is currently in quarantine for 10 days. Since the attack killed the other animal it has been declared a dangerous animal and if a home isn't found outside the city it will be put to sleep. That aside, thankfully there were others around to help this woman but that is not a assurance. The only assurance is that this could happen to you and you are not immune and some how special and exempt from the possibility. Stand tall, be ready, and carry your damn gun. Continue reading →