If you miss, the gun also produces a very loud sound that will probably scare away the attacking animal.
So maybe my pathetic wailing would help!
Marco: Do we look reasonable to you? Mal: Well. Looks can be deceiving. Jayne: Not as deceiving as a low down dirty... deceiver.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Trudy Booth - Jul 14, 2009 5:47:17 am PDT #28994 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 14, 2009 5:50:34 am PDT #28995 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Yeah, I'm generally thinking most predatory animals might be put off if I have the opportunity to interpose a gun report and muzzle flash between us. Not terribly helpful for my average walk in the park, though... the most threatening thing I'd have on me is a bottle of Aleve to rattle.
lisah - Jul 14, 2009 5:53:08 am PDT #28996 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
My mother is cleaning my house. I'm trying to feel guilty about it
I'm sure she's loving it!
It will be a relief when you are actually on the plane and on your way. I love that part of a trip!
beekaytee - Jul 14, 2009 5:55:20 am PDT #28997 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Or maybe taking a nice pack of Plott Hounds with you?
There is a Plott Hound just 3 doors away! If we ever have a cougar scare here on Capitol Hill, I'll run and get her so she can drool on the cat...which I'm pretty sure is her version of the kung fu grip.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 14, 2009 5:58:50 am PDT #28998 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I'd want my neighbor's little yappy dog along with me for a cougar attack. Either its continuous high-pitched barking would annoy the cat into leaving, or I could offer it as a snack and make friends.
Trudy Booth - Jul 14, 2009 6:00:48 am PDT #28999 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Or you could just give up and hand over the twink.
That's what I'd do.
Maybe...
Vortex - Jul 14, 2009 6:06:00 am PDT #29000 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Either its continuous high-pitched barking would annoy the cat into leaving, or I could offer it as a snack and make friends.
Har, just like in Snakes on a Plane when the guy threw the yappy dog at the snake.
sumi - Jul 14, 2009 6:13:23 am PDT #29001 of 30000
Art Crawl!!!
Hey, Plotts can tree a bear.
I'm sure that it will be able to handle a puma.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 14, 2009 6:21:19 am PDT #29002 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I suggest not hiking in cougar territory - 100% survival from cougar attacks. Go Team Lazy!
That works until Mac brings home that stray cougar he found walking around the streets.
So, the proper tactic is to run like hell?
If it was a cheetah I'd say Nutty and a squash court would be the best tactic. But it's not.
beekaytee - Jul 14, 2009 6:22:27 am PDT #29003 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I have faith in Plott Hounds as a breed. This one? I dunno. She's sweet but not particularly focused. Then again, I've never seen her in the presence of a bear, so one never knows.