On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 9:46:39 PM UTC-5, Mike Duffy wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2016 19:15:32 -0700 (PDT), Uncle Monster wrote:

I quit using pepper spray when it became obvious that
I react badly to any amount in the environment.
I've switched to guns. ^_^

I think it depends more on how quickly one needs to 'neutralize' the
threat. I've never had the pleasure of real weapon grade pepper spray. I
expect that food-grade (hot sauce) is much milder, but I have noted that it
takes a few seconds to take effect.

If your attacker is using a knife, he will probably be able to get close
enough to be a danger before losing his vision or mobility due to pepper
spray.

Also, I'm not convinced it would really stop a charging bear before it gets
close enough start thrashing. (That's the only 'legal' reason for civilians
to buy pepper spray around here.)

I actually have some police issue pepper spray and that stuff is very strong. Hell, I can't stomp anyone's ass anymore and it's difficult to properly deploy pepper spray from a wheelchair so I have a Hi-Point 380ACP pistol which I could carry. I must get a 10 round magazine for it because it's longer that the standard 8 round mag which makes the pistol's handgrip too short for my hand. Put 2 rounds into the groin of a thug and they will lose any desire to mess with you. ^_^

[8~{} Uncle Round Monster