UK members...

[Benner]

Any thoughts on this? http://www.surplusstore.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/88/products_id/569

Claims to be UK legal but why do I think I'd end up in a world of poo if I carried some? 

[InspectorWinter]

It depends what one you carry, there are a few that have been given the ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) seal of approval and are perfectly OK to carry as they contain no noxious substances and cause no ill effects.

However if you do use a defensive marker spray you could get in trouble for an act of criminal damage....

As an aside, in relation to planning for the Olympics there is a very strong chance these sprays will be issued to the "security volunteers"....

[Benner]

If they are fine then I'd want to get a couple, especially for the wife as she goes on long walks.

[Lasse Eskildsen]

No offence meant, but if someone sprayed red dye in my face then it would take it to a whole other level, damn I would be pissed.
Better to get her a hairspray I think, that will sting alot in the eyes.

[InspectorWinter]

These are the guys I have had contact with http://www.redwebsecurity.com/products/offender-id

I actually had the spray in your first post and found it quite useless upon testing, the RedWeb one is much better as it contains a unique DNA code that can be traced after someone is arrested.

[nuphoria]

Thanks for the info Inspector 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

[jzmtl]

The pressure will shock an attacker and the spray will foam up temporarily disorientating an attacker.

All that from a little tin can? Not unless you are attacked by a fly. You'll probably have better luck with this or this.

[jekostas]

If they are fine then I'd want to get a couple, especially for the wife as she goes on long walks.

Bad idea.  When attacked with chemical sprays, attackers tend to move forward and grasp rather than reel back.  A better option would be a strong light, as you reflexively flinch from it.

[Benner]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

[Benner]

The pressure will shock an attacker and the spray will foam up temporarily disorientating an attacker.

All that from a little tin can? Not unless you are attacked by a fly. You'll probably have better luck with this or this.

You would, but a copper would love those I expect. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

not if its always uppermost in your mind like it is with me

[AHB]

What about something like this..:  

[Benner]

What about something like this..:  

I prefer something more blinding 

[Benner]

Here's an alternative that reads to be a little better http://www.stoppashop.co.uk/

[John]

Here's an alternative that reads to be a little better http://www.stoppashop.co.uk/

100% legal EDC but weather it would stop a psycho who forgot his meds hasn't really been tested yet 

[Benner]

Perhaps me and you should meet up one night when you've missed your evening dose then John?

[John]

Perhaps me and you should meet up one night when you've missed your evening dose then John?

  what time is it    ah! it's largactil time already DAM!   

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

 

[Magic Bus]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

not if its always uppermost in your mind like it is with me

Do you live in a bad area then Mike or .......   

[John]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

not if its always uppermost in your mind like it is with me

Do you live in a bad area then Mike or .......   

 

Bad men have been known to leave bad areas to visit violence upon good people living in good areas from time to time,it's worth bearing that in mind 

[Millhouse]

As we are so restricted about what we can carry, I would say it does no harm in carrying it. As to its effectiveness, nothing is foolproof. If you are in a situation where you have no choice but to defend yourself, if the spray works, it is a bonus. If it does not, you are no worse off.

We had a case here a couple of years back where a woman successfully used one of these sprays to fend off a would be sex attacker. He was caught hours later with his face still half covered in this stuff.

I would suggest that you do a pressure test scenario. Get one of these sprays, attack you wife, and see what happens when she sprays you.

[Benner]

Erm.... no. 

[John]

Erm.... no.  

I have a better idea I'll get one and get the mother in law to attack me,tis the fairest way  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

not if its always uppermost in your mind like it is with me

Do you live in a bad area then Mike or .......   

I,ve always lived in right shady areas

[Gareth]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

not if its always uppermost in your mind like it is with me

Do you live in a bad area then Mike or .......   

I,ve always lived in right shady areas

Dodgy before you moved in?  Or just after?

[Magic Bus]

Hmm mm    Nice one Gareth 

[John]

I'm moving you guys live in some wonderful places  



[edit] And yes i'm bringing the Douk Douk 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I don't think there really worth having as your unlikely to remember you've got it with you when the shtf

Using that logic no one would ever carry anything! 

The wife already has the torch.  This would be in addition to that, not solely relied on.

not if its always uppermost in your mind like it is with me

Do you live in a bad area then Mike or .......   

I,ve always lived in right shady areas

Dodgy before you moved in?  Or just after?

Crap before, worse after

[Styerman]

I like the look os that grenade thingy !

Chris