Pepper Spray lends people a false sense of security. This happens on both fronts. Someone who wishes to protect their loved one and gives it to them, as well as said loved one, or anyone for that matter, who carries pepper spray thinking it will stop violence. A determined assailant will not be stopped by pepper spray.
Invest time and training in real methods. Training can be found with people like Bill Rapier of AMTAC Training, Craig Douglas of Shivworks and Ian of Runenation.
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