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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328
Actually, it would not be legal to shoot at that coyote if you are not on your own property. I understand what you wrote about protection for your pet but take a shot with your pistol at a coyote off of your property and you very well might find yourself with a sizable fine and loss of your CCW and permit.
Better opt for the can of wasp spray.
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CCW is a permit to carry for PROTECTION. You do NOT have to be on your own property to protect yourself. That does not mean for use on people only. You may get a fine if you miss, because you will have a hard time explaining WHY you discharged a firearm. However, if you have a dead coyote laying there, I doubt you will be charged. Everyone has the right to protect themselves, family and any other helpless person. Protection does not have to be from another person. I don't know about you, but if someone wants to charge me for protecting myself and my pet happens to be there, then so be it. I'll deal with the charge. Apparently, some folks think that a coyote can't harm you, but they are as dangerous as a feral dog and can cause serious injury or death. I had them run through my yard daily in NC and even had them attempt to attack my wife on one occasion. I have friends that lost their dog to a coyote before they could run inside and get their rifle. Children have been attacked and injured before the parent was able to assist. Most of the time a coyote will run away if you shout at them, but there is always that one time when they are more hungry than afraid. I've seen them chase down and kill deer.
You can go ahead and try to scare/warn others about being charged for using their CCW, but any responsible person with a CCW will protect first and then worry about the legality later. No reasonable person is going to "shoot up the neighborhood" when they see a coyote passing through.
Like I said in an earlier post, I recommend carrying a spray, if you are adamantly against guns. Make sure it is a spray that will deter the animal because some agents will only make them mad.
But, how often do you spot a coyote in the Villages anyway? And even then, how often would you experience an attack? I have been carrying a CCW for decades, but have never had the need to use it in self defense. So, don't panic because you are worried about those of us the quietly carry.