Posted: 11/22/2007 12:18:14 PM EDT
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Just wanted to know if it was legal to carry/use oc spray. Im in san antonio. I just thought it might be a good idea to have it, i do have a CHL, and i was looking into something "less-leathal" that i can cary along with my weapon. My thoughts were if i was to run into somthing that maby i could stop it with the use of the oc spray before it starts escalating into somthing i would have to use my weapon for, I would like to have that option. any information will help, thanks... |
| It may be enough to back some off, but not all. After 12+ years working in a jail I'll be the first to tell you it doesn't stop everybody, and some will take the hit just to get to you. Before you do start to carry it, spray yourself or let someone else spray you with whatever brand you plan on carrying. You need to know what it feels like when it gets blown back on you so you won't panic when it does (and it will) happen and what your capibilities are after it happens. More bad guys laugh at pepper spray than laugh at .45s. In the end, they don't care about hurting you to get what they want, why do you care about putting two in their chest when they try? |
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In texas you are allowed to carry chemical sprays made for personal defense. A good one is: www.life-act.com/ |
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A gray area of self defense chemical dispensers is the size. You could find yourself in trouble should someone deem your OC cannister too big for personal protection. Of course I have only heard this theory and never seen a case of this come up. The idea of "get sprayed if you are to carry it" is nonsense. Maybe state requirements are different but i've had some training at Federal level for carrying OC and was made clear to us that being sprayed was NOT required and often misrepresented that it was required by others. Do you need to be shot also to carry a firearm? Just so you understand the effects and can react appropriately should you suffer a gunshot? It just doesn't pass the logic test, IMHO. |
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I've never seen anything in the law prohibiting it. I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. That being said, I think it's a mistake to do so. Keep it simple, don't be caught with a can in your hand when you should have a pistol in your hand. If you can turn and walk away, do so. If somebody puts you in a situation where you can't, and they mean to do you harm, ventilate him. |
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My daughter wanted something to carry with her keys, so I just ordered her some Sabre Red. With a 1.33% capsaicinoid content, it's hot stuff. ETA: I also ordered one of these for myself while I was at it. |