02-17-2021, 05:28 PM
Bear spray may be more effective that pepper spray.
There are numerous cases where pepper spray has been ineffective. There's a reason that a lot of police departments have gone to tasers as they are more effective, especially against those that are under the influence of drugs, etc. Even tasers aren't 100% effective and there are ways to quickly defeat them if one knows what to do.
As mentioned above, situational awareness is the first line of defense. Most people these days are easy pray. They're distracted or so engaged with their cellphone that by the time they're threatened its too late to do much.
The other thing is to only bring/carry what is needed. Avoid flashy items, keep phone in pocket, etc. Don't be an attractive target and walk with confidence. Look like you belong and know where you're going. Doesn't hurt to have a bluetooth earpiece in for voice dialing 911. Wear shoes and clothing that enable you to move at speed.
When I started traveling to third world countries on business decades ago, I ditched the briefcase and switched to a backpack. If I wasn't going to meetings, I dressed as a tourist as I didn't want anyone to think I was worth much.
There are numerous cases where pepper spray has been ineffective. There's a reason that a lot of police departments have gone to tasers as they are more effective, especially against those that are under the influence of drugs, etc. Even tasers aren't 100% effective and there are ways to quickly defeat them if one knows what to do.
As mentioned above, situational awareness is the first line of defense. Most people these days are easy pray. They're distracted or so engaged with their cellphone that by the time they're threatened its too late to do much.
The other thing is to only bring/carry what is needed. Avoid flashy items, keep phone in pocket, etc. Don't be an attractive target and walk with confidence. Look like you belong and know where you're going. Doesn't hurt to have a bluetooth earpiece in for voice dialing 911. Wear shoes and clothing that enable you to move at speed.
When I started traveling to third world countries on business decades ago, I ditched the briefcase and switched to a backpack. If I wasn't going to meetings, I dressed as a tourist as I didn't want anyone to think I was worth much.