Yeserday evening I went on a five mile walk down the country road that I live on. All went well until a pit bull came charging towards me while growling and barking. I know that the owner of the property does not have an underground fence, and I also know that animal control took away his last dogs. As a matter of fact, had I known that he obtained new dogs, I would not have gone that route. Anyway, I moved to the far side of the road and drew my pistol - keeping it at my side, but planning on using it the moment the dog reached the center of the road. Luckily, just before the dog reached the edge of the road his owner stuck his head out of his trailer and yelled at the dog, which then proceded to stop. The owner doesn't know how close he was to losing this dog too. It was the first time that I have ever drawn my weapon with the intention of using it, and it was a good feeling knowing that I had it there to help protect me if need be.