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I did not shoot the dog, but probably should have.
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<blockquote data-quote="HoLeChit" data-source="post: 2621572" data-attributes="member: 35036"><p>This may be a little late on the conversation, but with my experience in my present/soon to be previous job with animal welfare, I do believe I have a bit of insight on this subject. </p><p></p><p>First, It is something completely understood, but I feel obligated to state the obvious... That is to know your target and what lies behind it, you don't want to shoot at a dog and hit the kid running behind it trying to catch it. Also, discharging a firearm is a misdemeanor within city limits in most municipalities.</p><p>According to Oklahoma State Statute "1685 Cruelty to animal" it is unlawful to:</p><p></p><p> ...willfully or maliciously overdrive, overload, torture, destroy or kill, or cruelly beat or injure, maim or mutilate, any animal in subjugation or captivity, whether wild or tame, and whether belonging to himself or to another........</p><p></p><p>I know for a fact that Oklahoma City Ordinance Chapter 8, which deals with animals, has similar wording. In plain English, whether the animal is yours or mine, it is unlawful, even a state Felony, to willfully or maliciously destroy, kill, maim, injure, or mutilate an animal. Notice willfully and or maliciously. In other words if my 4lb chihuahua is running up on you wagging his tail and not showing aggression, then gunning that sucker down in the street would be considered unjustified. If my 80lb bully breed pit bull is running up on you with his ears pinned back, teeth out, and growling, you are fully within your rights to discharge your firearm in the protection of yourself, another person, and your livestock. </p><p></p><p>However, I am not an attorney, I cannot give legal advice. I would suggest that you do a little research on your own if needed. Every case is different, and can be interpreted by LEO's differently based upon experience and knowledge. I can elaborate more if you want.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HoLeChit, post: 2621572, member: 35036"] This may be a little late on the conversation, but with my experience in my present/soon to be previous job with animal welfare, I do believe I have a bit of insight on this subject. First, It is something completely understood, but I feel obligated to state the obvious... That is to know your target and what lies behind it, you don't want to shoot at a dog and hit the kid running behind it trying to catch it. Also, discharging a firearm is a misdemeanor within city limits in most municipalities. According to Oklahoma State Statute "1685 Cruelty to animal" it is unlawful to: ...willfully or maliciously overdrive, overload, torture, destroy or kill, or cruelly beat or injure, maim or mutilate, any animal in subjugation or captivity, whether wild or tame, and whether belonging to himself or to another........ I know for a fact that Oklahoma City Ordinance Chapter 8, which deals with animals, has similar wording. In plain English, whether the animal is yours or mine, it is unlawful, even a state Felony, to willfully or maliciously destroy, kill, maim, injure, or mutilate an animal. Notice willfully and or maliciously. In other words if my 4lb chihuahua is running up on you wagging his tail and not showing aggression, then gunning that sucker down in the street would be considered unjustified. If my 80lb bully breed pit bull is running up on you with his ears pinned back, teeth out, and growling, you are fully within your rights to discharge your firearm in the protection of yourself, another person, and your livestock. However, I am not an attorney, I cannot give legal advice. I would suggest that you do a little research on your own if needed. Every case is different, and can be interpreted by LEO's differently based upon experience and knowledge. I can elaborate more if you want. [/QUOTE]
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