In New York State it is illegal for anyone except a law officer to shoot a dog, unless it in on your property and destroying property. If you followed his advise and was caught, you would still be guilty and could be prosecuted, regardless of what he told you. Fortunately in NYS, we have the NYS Houndsmen organization, which gives members a lawyer at no charge, when going after somone who shoots our dogs. They will also provide any assistance they can in finding the offender. They are serious and so am I when it comes to protecting my rights and my property.