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BurkeyTurger t1_iye4lbt wrote

None of us know the exact details how it went down, what floor, how close to an exit, etc. but don't pretend that spray and run is never a viable strategy, especially in a relatively well trafficked part of town in broad daylight.

Who is talking about fighting them? Pepper spray isn't for subduing it is literally just to disorient to give you a chance to get away.

Obviously a gun is better but the point of pepper spray is if you are forced by your employer/state to otherwise disarm yourself it is better than nothing.

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reebokhightops t1_iye78yc wrote

Well said.

It’s another tool in your tool belt, plain and simple. Better to have it and not need it, and all that.

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choicebutts t1_iyedd5r wrote

In addition, some pepper sprays are UV marking so the attacker can be identified later. Even if you don't score a direct hit to the face, the attacker is marked and won't know it until the cops shine a black light on them.

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