Anyone have experience with pepper spray for self defense?
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DO NOT SHAKE IT BEFORE YOU SPRAY IT, AND READ THE LABLE TO SEE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE CHEMICAL I HAVE USED PEPPER SPRAY ON CHIPS... NOT BAD REALLTY\nIVE NEVER USED IT... BUT I HAVE BEEN MACED SEVERAL TIMES... THE WORST OF WHICH WAS "FOX" BRAND... THAT WAS THE ONLY TIME IT ACTUALLY STOPPED ME... DAMN COPS
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When approached by someone with a baseball bat or a knife.  Police are twenty minutes away and you can't out run them, What would you do?\n\nScenario two, your out on the bike trail and see a mountain lion and have heard about two other attacks within two months what would you do?\n\nWhat I would do is pull my sidearm.  In the first scenario chances are you won't have to use it, the second one is very likely.\n\nPersonally, I would rather have a gun and NEVER need it, than need one and not have it.  I almost had to pull my sidearm once due to a couple of guys hitting my pick-up intentionally.  I talked them down with having to pull it, but if things would have gotten further out of control I had the option.  Granted I am better trained than the average person, but I don't like relying on someone else for my safety
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I use to use a Glass Cleaner bottle and spray myself all over with it...two bottles, if not to heavy is even better.\n\n\nHope it works for you!
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This is an excellent site to look up.  It has valuable tips for safety and products to buy!  Check it out!\nhttp://www.pepper-spray-store.com/jogging.shtml\n\nStay safe and be safe
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Remember the CS Gas spray?? That was issued so that the police had a "LAST LINE OF DEFENSE" When they felt that they were in "Immediate physical danger" \nThey use the stuff for crowd control in our town on a friday night -I have seen it with my own eyes.\nI have had police sneering at me and making comments deliberately to goad me into violence on busy weekends. \nThe magistrates are so far up their own arses that they cannot see what they have on the streets feeding them their stock in trade! \nThe police FORGET that they are public servants and that they are paid BY US! As I grow older I become less and less trusting of them as a force and less likely to help them should I ever be called upon to do so. \nThey do a difficult job no doubt, but they forget that they are there to SERVE and respect members of the public, but from what I have seen, the public need protection from them and their arrogant abuse of power.
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repellent and flying insect spray
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At the academy that I attended, yes, you have to get sprayed. There are a couple reasons for it.\n\n1. Having experienced it's effects, you can respect and understand the effect it will have if you spray someone with it. \n\n2. Having experienced it's effects, if you are accidently sprayed with it in the field, you will know what to expect and not panic. You will know how to handle yourself if sprayed.\n\nI've only ever used OC spray on one person, but I've been sprayed with it three times. Once was in the academy. Once was when my partner missed the bad guy and got me with part of it. I then had to chase the bad guy and call out the pursuit on the radio, while blinking the stuff out of my eyes. The third time was the one time I sprayed someone. I was so close to him as he was fighting, I got a lot of splash off in the face.\n\nBut having been through it in the academy, both times I got sprayed in the field, I knew how to handle myself under those conditions. Both times, bad guy in custody and off the streets. Me on to my next call and next bad guy.
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Here--protect yourself:\n\nhttp://www.zapatopi.net/afdb/\n\nThey're talking about pepper spray and that genre of agent.\n\nsheeeeeeesh.
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Haven't used it... didn't even know it existed until recently...  I had tried the Ziban method a few years ago and it worked well... Was off smoking for over a year...  Then my father dies soon after and certain people in my family start causing conflicts... but that's a bit off topic to get into...LOL
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Ya, I have heard rubbing Serrano, or other hot peppers on your thumb will help remind you to keep it away from your mouth , eyes, and any sensitive skin.\nNOTE\nNOTE\nNOTE\nThe capsicum is very hot, and can cause discomfort if you touch your eyes. or other sensitive areas.  be careful if you do this method
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Struggling With Chronic Sinus & Headaches? Cayenne Pepper Nasal Spray May Be Your Savior\n\nClinical studies show (capsaicin), cayenne pepper plant extract, may spell significant relief for chronic cluster headache sufferers when taken through intranasal application. Now there's even an all natural nasal spray made with capsaicin, and it could be the answer for people who suffer from many kinds of headaches including cluster, migraine, and sinus. Capsaicin also clears chronic sinus congestion and fights allergies.\n\nAlbany, NY (PRWEB) December 19 2003--A long time headache sufferer claims he's found a potential cure for chronic headaches and sinus symptoms. Wayne Perry says although nothing works for everyone, the capsaicin nasal spray he created, cured his cluster headaches and chronic sinus congestion.\n\nCapsaicin is the natural chemical found in hot pepper plants from the Capsicum family which inlcudes the popular cayenne pepper plant. "I believe capsaicin could eventually lead to a complete cure for most if not all chronic headaches", says Perry. And he may not be too far off -- several clinical trials also support his findings concerning capsaicin.\n\nOne particular trial involved a group of cluster headache patients at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. The link to this capsaicin trial can be found at (www.sinusbuster.com). After 7 days of treatments (applying capsaicin pepper extract to their nasal passages), all the headache patients showed a significant improvement concerning both the frequency and intensity of their headaches.\n\nWayne Perry started developing his pepper nasal spray about 5 years ago, after he discovered the power of capsaicin quite by accident. Perry was a nationally recognized self defense expert who was big on the talk show circuit during the mid 1990s. He was a major advocate of self defense pepper sprays, and appeared on many national shows including Oprah Winfrey. As Perry's headaches got worse, he had to limit his public appearances, and his situation became quite desperate. Perry was on all kinds of medication, but his headaches kept coming.\n\nAs a self defense expert, Perry would occasionally volunteer to be sprayed by "REAL" self defense pepper spray to help promote its effectiveness. One day Perry agreed to be sprayed for a local news report in Albany, New York. Shortly before he was about to be sprayed for the "live" broadcast, Perry got one of his terrible cluster headaches. Knowing the show had to go on, he followed through and allowed the reporter to spray him with defensive pepper spray.\n    \nThe effects of course were horrible, but Perry immediately realized his headache had completely disappeared. Right away, he knew it was due to the natural pepper extract called (oleoresin capsicum) used in self defense pepper sprays. Perry knew the active chemical in this natural resin was capsaicin, and he immediately went to work searching for a way to bottle capsaicin as a headache and sinus reliever. After several years of research, he came up with a formula that appears to be one of the most effective remedies for most sinus troubles and headaches. He named it The SINUS BUSTER.\n    \nFurthermore, his all natural formula has been touted as the one nasal spray that can relieve sinus and allergy related congestion almost instantly. Perry has been selling his capsicum pepper nasal spray locally for nearly a year, but has recently launched a major internet campaign to push the product into the mainstream consumer healthcare market. Sales have been brisk, and this unique pepper nasal spray is also selling well on ebay.\n\nSince launching (www.sinusbuster.com) on November 1st, Perry has sold hundreds of pepper nasal sprays across North America. "We can barely keep up with the demand. Obviously the medicines that doctors are offering the millions of chronic sinus and headache sufferers aren’t doing the job for everybody, but now we may be
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Only just seen your question.\nAvoid dark places - stay in the glow of the street lights if you can, and even if there are not many people - wait in the station doorway until people are walking the way you want to go.\nTry to leave work with a friend or colleague - safety in numbers.\n\nDo not carry an offensive weapon - that will bring you more trouble than it will get you out of.\n\nTry taking self defence classes in your spare time. It will give you more confidence, but be careful not to tackle any attacker until you are sure - really sure - that you can fend them off.\n\nDo not be afraid to make as much noise as you possibly can if approached suspiciously and if you think you are being followed - wait until you get to a well lit area, preferably with people around - then turn and confront eh person following you. Ask them loudly what they think they are up to - shout it if you can. They will be scared off, I can almost guarantee it.\n\nAnd if you seriously think you are in regular danger, then go to the local police and tell them. Give them reasons. They will, believe it or not, actually raise their awareness if they can. This alone will make you feel more safe.\n\nGood luck and do not let the b'stards win.
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I was at a convention where they were demonstrating a tazer on you, but it was set at 70% of what the police use (for safety reasons).  You had to sign a waver and then they'd taze you to let you see what it feels like.\n\nLet me tell you, even at 70% I was really surprised how much it hurts.  And everyone we saw doing it were dropping and really feeling pain.
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You did a great job of keeping your eyes open and being aware of your surroundings !\nThis makes a huge difference. If you carry a cell phone, trust your instincts and call 911 and try to see the license plate. A good description of the vehicle and it's occupants is also helpful (two white males, etc.)\nIf you think they followed you to see where you lived, make sure the police are aware right away. Can you stay somewhere else until your parents get back ? I would have to assume they will return to the location to see if you are around again. \nStay in tune with your instincts and surroundings, carry pepper spray (be sure to shake quickly before spraying) and never hesitate to let others know your whereabouts constantly.\nMost predators want easy targets and people who don't pay attention, so make yourself very visually aware and obvious of what's happening at all times. Walk with someone else whenever possible and always check out your surroundings - if something doesn't seem right than it probably isn't.
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I had this private years ago who disobeyed a lawful order. I told him 3 times to do someting while we were in a truck. After the 3rd time I told him, he sucker punched me and was flailing me pretty good. I reached up, took the good old angle flashlight off of my LBE(it had one extra ring on it from an old flashlight) and hauled off and smacked that dude into next week with it. He got court marshaled,I got transfered out of that crappy unit that babied him to the point he thought he could get away with such things.He had a blsck eye for 2 months and a bad conduct discharge. THATS the best use of an angleheadflashlight I had.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nSince you toss in self-defense with home protection I'm presuming you mean two different situations: in the house and outside the house. \n\nIf you mean inside the home only, nothing can beat a short barreled pump 12 guage shotgun. \n\nSince you posed the question I will presume you have little firearms experience and have not already formed an opinion on this subject. Presuming you have limited firearms experience, I would suggest you get a medium framed .38/.357 Magnum revolver (such as Model 60, Model 13/64, Model 19/66). As a self-defense round, I would suggest a .38 Special +P firing a 158 grain semi-wadcutter. Many people here are fond of recommending Magnum loads for self-defense but the problem is when fired in the dark (in closed settings) the muzzle flash is blinding and the muzzle blast is deafening which will reduce the chance of having well aimed follow up shots. Unless you fire Magnum rounds in the dark in closed surroundings often, it will be hard to overcome these side effects and you will probably be wearing hearing aids because of hearing loss. \n\nIf you are inexperienced with handguns I would not recommend trusting your life to a semi-automatic in a high stress situation. Chances of an accidental discharge or getting fumble fingered and forgetting to release a safety under stress are too great. Besides, bullet selection in revolver loads offer more variety with less concern for reliable feeding as needed by semi-automatics.\n\nGood luck.
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Work in Law enforcement I have gone through three home punching bags.\n\nYou just have to keep reminding yourself that it's not personal.