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To: hal ogen
Arm your self...if with nothing other than wasp spray.

I suppose that's better than nothing. However, defense experts all strongly advise against wasp spray. Do a google search of wasp spray for self defense and you'll see what I mean.

79 posted on 09/08/2014 3:19:18 PM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: Leaning Right

I did. Thanks. I believe that I saw an episode on one of the cop shows where a guy sprayed his attacker with bear spray. He either got in trouble or almost got in trouble, I can’t remember which.


88 posted on 09/08/2014 3:29:20 PM PDT by sport
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To: Leaning Right

Maybe just hit them in the noggin with the spray can? Decisions...decisions.


90 posted on 09/08/2014 3:37:13 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Leaning Right
Analysis: U.S. residents tempted to avail themselves of this Internet-recommended self-defense option by stockpiling wasp spray would do well consider that federal law prohibits the use of any pesticide "in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." Likewise, some states forbid carrying substances for self-protection that aren't specifically authorized for that purpose.

The main ingredient of pepper spray is capsaicin, an oil extracted from chili peppers which temporarily causes severe irritation of the eyes and lungs, producing a strong burning sensation and difficulty breathing.

Wasp sprays consist of one or more insecticides such as pyrethrum or propoxur. While the toxic side-effects of such chemicals do, in fact, include eye and lung irritation in humans, they are chemical poisons, the main purpose of which is killing pests.

So if you successfully defend yourself with wasp spray against a swarm of "Teens" the federal Just-Us department will come down on you in a Zimmermanesque manner.

145 posted on 09/09/2014 9:23:21 AM PDT by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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