Does anyone know where to buy pepper spray and small alarms?
I dunno. A shot in the eyes will stop even the most enraged perp long enough to make a hasty escape.Pepper sprays are useless, except for spicing up a chalupa or a taco (great on burritos also). Since they are made from capsicain, the same stuff that makes chili peppers taste hot.
I dunno. A shot in the eyes will stop even the most enraged perp long enough to make a hasty escape.
My fiance carries a palm-sized little container whenever she walks on the street.
The container she carreis shoots a strong stream six feet. It is in her hand, not her purse.In order for it to work as you suggest, then you would have to bring the container up to the eye level of your attacker, and not further than six inches away from his face. And if you are able to do this, then your attacker is no "enraged perp". Actually, pulling an object from your purse or pocket while you face an attacker is foolish to say the least. Your action could be interpreted as pulling out a more offensive weapon, like a gun, and provoke an even more aggressive response. I would recommend something more practical, like carying a police whistle on a cord around your neck...
In order for it to work as you suggest, then you would have to bring the container up to the eye level of your attacker, and not further than six inches away from his face. And if you are able to do this, then your attacker is no "enraged perp". Actually, pulling an object from your purse or pocket while you face an attacker is foolish to say the least. Your action could be interpreted as pulling out a more offensive weapon, like a gun, and provoke an even more aggressive response. I would recommend something more practical, like carying a police whistle on a cord around your neck...
If "innocent people" were present during the attack, and didn't help, they DESERVE to be peppered. Most assaults don't happen in a crowd.just be careful with the pepper spray because innocent people may get sprayed also and then the police have cause to arrest you even if you were attacked.
it could be construed as reckless endangerment or simple assault.
So you'd attack the person trying to defend themseves, and not the attacker?most assaults i have seen occur with people around, clubs, bars, even on the street. i can't agree with you that anyone DESERVES to be sprayed. i know if i get sprayed with pepper spray while you are sparyaing someone else YOU WILL have more than one attacker....
Exactly.Different types of assaults occur in different types of surroundings, the type women should be seriously concerned with is the type which she'll find herself alone and risk the possibility of rape. Then Pepper Spray will be effective if used properly. If there are people around, its more likely the perp is looking for a quick snatch & run. If that's the case, Pepper Spray will be useless because the perp will be long gone after the surprise attack.