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Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie
I think this is another wind up, but in case it is a practical though:
Pepper spray (and Tazer before anyone else suggests the things) is an offensive weapon in most of the world.
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In much of Central and South America (which is the forum we are in) pepper spray is legal.
I´ve had a bottle lashed to my vest for the last 35,000 km without problems.
Also have met half of dozen other riders doing the same thing.
Frankly, I can´t even begin to wrap my head around a society so feminized as to consider pepper spray an offensive weapon.
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Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie
If people really are that insecure, maybe do a self defense course or take up boxing or something? The men with guns can't confiscate your hands or head at the first border post.
Andy
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Psychobabble. The fact someone is armed gives you no insight into their mind.
I´ve done a good bit of Krav Maga and numerous oriental styles. I still prefer to have a can of pepper spray on hand to tip the scales in my favor.
In fact, many people who legally carry concealed weapons keep some pepper spray around so they have a less than lethal option on hand.
You can´t legally shoot an unarmed aggresive drunk but you can spray him.
This is actually viewed as a de-escalation of force in many States.
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