Originally Posted by
cryptid01
And for the rest of the tough guys, I carry a SBS and a glock 40 on all my rides due to 1) I am a total badass also and 2) the thousands of daily reports in the media about cyclists being set upon and mauled by roving packs of stray dogs. /sarcasm
I don't carry for protection from dogs - it's just a convenient side benefit.
Also, by your tone I'm guessing that you've never been in a situation where some random DB had your life in his hands.