Forest,
When I was stationed in Denver I helped with a news story on self defense
sprays. The small 3-4 inch pepper spray or mace products that shoot out a
stream simply don't work worth a hoot. Neither had any real effect but
reddening skin and making one eye water a bit. We were filming in the
Denver PD range and OIC had a large canister of 'fogging' pepperspray.
When the lady sprayed me with that it did stop me and I couldn't breath;
however I still was able to grab her and take can away. And the fumes
of the oily spray on me and my clothes made it so she couldn't breath.
The spray and the tazer are good to have, as long as person it's being used
on doesn't take it away and use it on her. Other options are small devices
that emit a blinding light (go rent Beverly Hills Cop 2) and various 'noisey'
destress devices... If you are really wanting spray, then this type of product
is something that you should look for:
http://www.arimarsecurity.com/showroom.php...electedProd=102
Get two and have them practice with one. Also, test fire the device she will
carry as there are often seals and 'breakaway' packaging to prevent
accidental discharge. That's all fine and dandy but when it comes time to
use it, that sure isn't the time to try to figure out how to unlock the fucker...
