Pepper Spray help...

beagler · July 1st, 2009, 11:36 AM

I need pepper spray for my wife to guard against dogs while she is running. Any suggestions?

Can pepper spray be used multiple times (before the can is empty) or is one spray all you get?

Jetpilot007 · July 1st, 2009, 11:38 AM

Go to your local gun store. They should have plenty of choices. I personally like the one that fits on your keychain. Also check your state laws regarding pepper sprays.

chains1240 · July 1st, 2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetpilot007

Go to your local gun store. They should have plenty of choices. I personally like the one that fits on your keychain. Also check your state laws regarding pepper sprays.

Exactly. If you buy pepper spray locally you know it will be legal to carry it in your state. My Red Sabre says it has 25 "bursts" which I believe is a 1 second burst. I had a tough time locating a store that sold it so I bought 5 keychain cans. It was very effective on one dog that I had to spray but it was not very effective on another. I do not know if it was 1. My aim 2. The wind 3. That particular dog, or some other factor. But I felt a whole lot better carrying it compared to the times I didn't have it. My wife also carries the OC spray.

David in FL · July 1st, 2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beagler

I need pepper spray for my wife to guard against dogs while she is running. Any suggestions?

Can pepper spray be used multiple times (before the can is empty) or is one spray all you get?

Fox Labs. 2 oz size is perfect for your purposes. Stream tip will allow for greater standoff and less possibility of blowback in breezy conditions. You'll likely have to order on-line, but IMHO, it's worth it.

Not a one time deal, you're able to use it several times.

I recommend getting a couple though so you can both practice a bit. Get the real thing, not the inert practice canisters. It helps to know what you're dealing with before you actually have to use it for real.

ErikGr7 · July 1st, 2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by beagler

I need pepper spray for my wife to guard against dogs while she is running. Any suggestions?

Can pepper spray be used multiple times (before the can is empty) or is one spray all you get?

I use both Sabre Red and Fox. I believe Fox is hotter.

They have some made especially for dogs too. I think it works
on them better.

C hawk Glock · July 1st, 2009, 12:56 PM

I would look into something made for dogs. The reason I say this is that I have heard reports that normal pepper spray has mixed results. I have a 2 year old boxer and if he was ever in an ass chewing mode, I don't think typical pepper spray would work too well.

64zebra · July 1st, 2009, 01:24 PM

get a 2 or 4 oz can (check local and state laws), that way she can carry it in her hand while jogging
I've used OC on a couple of dogs, some have mixed results but both times I've done it they stopped what they were doing

when I jog through the neighborhood my Keltec P11 is clipped IWB in a Galco holster and my 4oz can of OC is in my left hand ready to spray, if at low light morning or evening then my surefire G2 is in the left hand, OC in right, I'll drop the OC if I need to get the Keltec at night

jwhite75 · July 1st, 2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by David in FL

Fox Labs. 2 oz size is perfect for your purposes. Stream tip will allow for greater standoff and less possibility of blowback in breezy conditions. You'll likely have to order on-line, but IMHO, it's worth it.

Not a one time deal, you're able to use it several times.

I recommend getting a couple though so you can both practice a bit. Get the real thing, not the inert practice canisters. It helps to know what you're dealing with before you actually have to use it for real.

+1 on Fox Labs...Sabre Defense and Defense Technologies make some good stuff. too. I also woudl go with the 2 oz can. I prefer the Cone Fog. But research the pros/cons of both and decide for yourself.

chains1240 · July 1st, 2009, 04:48 PM

I just got done looking up these two products on their websites. And if I read them correctly, please someone correct me if I am wrong, Fox Labs has an advertised "heat" of 5.3 million scofield units compared to Red Sabre's 2MMSHU. Although the Fox labs is more than twice what I paid at a retail outlet for my Red Sabre. I think I may be purchasing Fox Labs in the future, money well spent for the extra heat IMHO.

theamen777 · July 3rd, 2009, 09:04 AM

I have the Kimber PepperBlaster. It cost $35.00 and has a good clip that just clips to your belt or in your pocket like a pocket knife. It is supposed to shoot a narrow stream up to 13ft I think and it has a trigger safety and two shots. I feel it would be easy to deploy immediately and that its a quality product.

July 1st, 2009, 11:36 AM	#1
beagler Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	Pepper Spray help... I need pepper spray for my wife to guard against dogs while she is running. Any suggestions? Can pepper spray be used multiple times (before the can is empty) or is one spray all you get?

July 1st, 2009, 12:56 PM	#6
C hawk Glock Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W. Washington Posts: 316	I would look into something made for dogs. The reason I say this is that I have heard reports that normal pepper spray has mixed results. I have a 2 year old boxer and if he was ever in an ass chewing mode, I don't think typical pepper spray would work too well. __________________ Thank you sir, may I have another?

July 1st, 2009, 01:24 PM	#7
64zebra VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panhandle of Texas Posts: 4,535	get a 2 or 4 oz can (check local and state laws), that way she can carry it in her hand while jogging I've used OC on a couple of dogs, some have mixed results but both times I've done it they stopped what they were doing when I jog through the neighborhood my Keltec P11 is clipped IWB in a Galco holster and my 4oz can of OC is in my left hand ready to spray, if at low light morning or evening then my surefire G2 is in the left hand, OC in right, I'll drop the OC if I need to get the Keltec at night __________________ LEO & CHL Independence is declared; it must be maintained. Sam Houston-3/2/1836 HK45 G30\|21\|26\|17 KT P11 Moss500 Ithaca37 Savage20ga\|15A .22\|'99 25-35 AK47 AR15 Win3030 MN44 Rem 66\|870 GMBH67.22 If loose gun laws are good for criminals, why do criminals support gun control?

July 1st, 2009, 04:48 PM	#9
chains1240 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 366	Fox labs and Red Sabre I just got done looking up these two products on their websites. And if I read them correctly, please someone correct me if I am wrong, Fox Labs has an advertised "heat" of 5.3 million scofield units compared to Red Sabre's 2MMSHU. Although the Fox labs is more than twice what I paid at a retail outlet for my Red Sabre. I think I may be purchasing Fox Labs in the future, money well spent for the extra heat IMHO. __________________ Kel-Tec P-11, Supertuck Deluxe, Wilderness Tactical Original Instructor's Belt

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July 1st, 2009, 11:38 AM	#2
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 284	Go to your local gun store. They should have plenty of choices. I personally like the one that fits on your keychain. Also check your state laws regarding pepper sprays.

July 3rd, 2009, 09:04 AM	#10
theamen777 New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 13	I have the Kimber PepperBlaster. It cost $35.00 and has a good clip that just clips to your belt or in your pocket like a pocket knife. It is supposed to shoot a narrow stream up to 13ft I think and it has a trigger safety and two shots. I feel it would be easy to deploy immediately and that its a quality product.