[hoepoe]

Indeed an excellent topic.

I too would go the shotgun route, however i would load "Brenneke" or more modern rifled "Foster" slugs. Not certain of all the specs, i recall however that these are solid slugs and IMO would be far more effective at penetration and creating a would channel than buckshot on a muscular canine. From close range may even stop the pooch regardeless of KZ. Regarding over penetration, that's a tough one, but as far as i know a non-issue with shotguns due to lower muzzle velocity regardless of round. Anyone care to qulify or disqualify this as i'm not 100% certain?

As for the KZ of the canine, spot on NDD, difficult one, especially with more muscular breeds like Rotties, Pit Bulls etc.

I recall a story, urban legend if you will from about 13 years back regarding a Pit Bull hit multiple times with a .38 and just kept going, didn't even slow down.

Bottom line, dogs aren't people, they are tougher physically and have a better psyche for the fight by instinct. They need to be stopped physically to stop, IOW, disabled not frightened.

Regarding flashbangs, i recently read that this would be dangerous in a meth lab due to explosive or unstable chemicals.

Hoepoe