I finally got to the range a few days ago... after nearly 2 years, I think. I needed to shoot my main carry pistols and test my P380 which is always on my hip, except when I put the P40 on for outings. I shot both and posted under the Kahr P-section.
That's one thing of many that had been put off for too long... especially the parts testing.
And, on the news today... another cougar sighting in our county... the latest of 9 in the last year... not near us, but you never know. I'm always armed, but think the best course of action would be one round into the ground a little in the direction of the cat, if it was coming towards me... slowly... or brace, crouch, and aim until he's closer if charging... aiming for the chest and emptying the P380 as much as needed, or possible!
My fence has big gaps now and it's possible to get gators up the boat ramp in the park on the other side. I haven't had or walked a dog in 17 years, so I haven't been out after dark with a light to see them in the river and the marshes further away from the dock and ramp. My dog did chase one down the boat ramp over 17 years ago and I've seen them right at the dock floating... 6 or so footers... back then.
Florida can be interesting. I haven't seen a bear, either, but they DO get around the area, too!
USAF Retired '88, NRA Life Member. Wife USAF Retired '96
Avatar: Wynn re-enlists his wife Desiree, circa 1988 Loring AFB, ME. 42nd BMW, Heavy (SAC) B-52G's
Frédéric Bastiat’s essay, The Law: http://mises.org/books/thelaw.pdf
Thomas Jefferson said
“A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.”
and
"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".