Big Country Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 So, do any of you or your wife's carry mace or pepper spray? What can you al ltell me about it? Effective? No accidental discharges? Here is why I ask: This past weekend (one I would like to soon forget for many reasons including my dumb dog eating a large bag of Hershey Kisses, wrappers and all, my wife getting hit with the flu and me getting knocked the f out by the flu and sinus infection) while I was at the emergency vet with my not so bright dog, my wife went to the local park, where she goes several times a week with our boys (ages 3 1/2 and 10 months) and met up with some friends of hers (also with children of similar ages). Anyway, upon arriving, she noticed a suspicious looking man. He was wearing a hoody, had a backpack and was just staring at the little kids in the park. Now, this is a rather large park with several play areas, a small lake and multiple entrances and exits. My wife and her friends called the non-emergency police number to report him, saying he had done nothing but was creeping them out. He was keeping his distance from my wife and her friends but was certainly eyeballing the kids, and also the other kids in the park. Just basically an unnerving situation. As my wife started walking out of the park, she saw the cops arresting the gentleman. Now, granted, he could possiblky have just had drugs or some outstanding warrant, but my mind of course is jumping to him being a pedophile of epic proportions. So of course my mind is also racing to what could have happened if my wife hadn't noticed this guy or if he had approached and tried to snag one of my sons or something. I am seriously contemplating getting my wife some pepper spray or mace to carry with her just in case. Just wanted to get some info on it or find out if I am overreacting to the situation. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 You can never be too rich or too careful. I think it's a smart idea. The Shiekette and I ride our bicycles on a bike trail about a mile from our house. It's about as safe as you could imagine. I've never seen a suspicious looking person on it ever. I NEVER let her ride it alone. Some things are too important to risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I would recommend carrying around a bazooka. Mace and pepper spray don't scare anyone away because they don't know you are carrying it. Nothing says "Don't mess with me" like having a bazooka slung over your shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 So, do any of you or your wife's carry mace or pepper spray? What can you al ltell me about it? Effective? No accidental discharges? Here is why I ask: This past weekend (one I would like to soon forget for many reasons including my dumb dog eating a large bag of Hershey Kisses, wrappers and all, my wife getting hit with the flu and me getting knocked the f out by the flu and sinus infection) while I was at the emergency vet with my not so bright dog, my wife went to the local park, where she goes several times a week with our boys (ages 3 1/2 and 10 months) and met up with some friends of hers (also with children of similar ages). Anyway, upon arriving, she noticed a suspicious looking man. He was wearing a hoody, had a backpack and was just staring at the little kids in the park. Now, this is a rather large park with several play areas, a small lake and multiple entrances and exits. My wife and her friends called the non-emergency police number to report him, saying he had done nothing but was creeping them out. He was keeping his distance from my wife and her friends but was certainly eyeballing the kids, and also the other kids in the park. Just basically an unnerving situation. As my wife started walking out of the park, she saw the cops arresting the gentleman. Now, granted, he could possiblky have just had drugs or some outstanding warrant, but my mind of course is jumping to him being a pedophile of epic proportions. So of course my mind is also racing to what could have happened if my wife hadn't noticed this guy or if he had approached and tried to snag one of my sons or something. I am seriously contemplating getting my wife some pepper spray or mace to carry with her just in case. Just wanted to get some info on it or find out if I am overreacting to the situation. Thoughts? gun?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I would recommend carrying around a bazooka. Mace and pepper spray don't scare anyone away because they don't know you are carrying it. Nothing says "Don't mess with me" like having a bazooka slung over your shoulder. screw that, get her a f'n wolf shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 screw that, get her a f'n wolf shirt. Seriously though, mace would probably help deter someone if they were to try something. But a wary parent like her is what is most important. I've gone to the park before & have seen parents just completely ignore their kids or even take a nap while they played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Nothing says "Don't mess with me" like having a bazooka slung over your shoulder. Good info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 "This is my BOOMSTICK!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Pepper spray is very effective defense weapon. I think that you should encourage your wife to carry it. The most popular styles are foggers and streams. Each has its advantages. I like the fogger models, because you do not need precise aim, which can be difficult for most persons in a stressful situation. You can engage multiple attackers more easily. You can even spray a defensive fog between you and an attacker. (Most people aren't going to be too excited about running though a cloud of pepper spray.). The main disadvantage occurs in windy conditions, particularly if it blows back at you. Streams have greater range and are less effected by the wind. Your pretty much going to need a face shot, so accuracy is important. You're going to want to get as high of a concentration of oleoresin capsicum as your state allows. Check the law. EDIT: I almost forgot. Anyone going to carry pepper spray should attend a training class. The guys at your local gun store probably know of a place. Edited February 22, 2008 by Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I carry a rape whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I carry a rape whistle. That probably comes in handy when you wear your milk bone underwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 That probably comes in handy when you wear your milk bone underwear. That is in Big Score 1's sigline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I carry a rape whistle. That's not the way it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 My girlfriend carries military grade mace. From what I hear, if you get sprayed with it, you're going to end up at the hospital. The mace has never leaked or discharged. I want her to carry a gun, but for now she has the mace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 screw that, get her a f'n wolf shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 screw that, get her a f'n wolf shirt. Brilliant subversion of a legitimate question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I am pretty sure that in California, you cannot even buy mace without being licensed to do so by taking a class and such. She could look into that but in California, I do not believe you can just buy mace and it is illegal to carry unless you have taken the classes and have a card-carrying right to possess it. Tasers work pretty good in those situations too, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 That's not the way it works. <tweet> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 My wife and daughter both have Mace..........only thing is...... if the chit hits the fan could they keep there heads and use it right........when it warms up some practice attacks would be a smart move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 One of my friends back in high school "didn't buy into the hype" of mace. He allowed us to mace him, he no longer doubts the power of mace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I don't know if I have ever admitted this here but my wife carries a Smith 44 mag double action in her car. When she goes on road trips to KC, or Dallas or wherever she has been known to carry my SKS as well. However for space sake I think she is going to get a tazer and/or a can of bear spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 That's not the way it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I don't know if I have ever admitted this here but my wife carries a Smith 44 mag double action in her car. When she goes on road trips to KC, or Dallas or wherever she has been known to carry my SKS as well. However for space sake I think she is going to get a tazer and/or a can of bear spray. I've been thinking of replacing the Shiekette's right leg with a machine gun. I got the idea from some Tarantino piece of crap movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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