I took a LTC course a couple of weeks ago and the instructor touted the use of Pepper spray.[We were there to cert for Pistol carry]
Some reasons to carry were interesting:
*Not harm/kill surrounding people
*Spray and run- if you see an out
*If your weapon was turned on you- you wouldn’t be shot
But in the long run he suggested we could/should carry pepper spray on the left side and a gun on the right.
In the long run every situation will be different, course training and practice is a must, with a gun or spray.
{Know what both of them can/will do]
This is very good advice. I teach self defense (hand to hand) and am certified personal protection (firearms). Ther’s a time and place for all forms of self ‘d’.
Remember to test the safties on the oc and test the oc on yourself!
If you own ANY firearm or oc type sprays, Know how to use them in a SAFE manner!