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jayfish

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42. Really, Really, Bad Advice.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Tue Sep 1, 2020, 04:07 PM

Sep 2020

Ask Aaron “Jay” Danielson.

Out-of-work livestreamer catches fatal downtown Portland shooting on video

“I saw the victim pull something up from his hip with his right hand and a big cloud of mace goes in the air,’' Dunlap said. “And then half a second later, there were two pops.”

The only advice is to get as far away as possible.

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If you are going to a protest think about getting pepper spray. It will stop a person with a gun [View all] Maraya1969 Aug 2020 OP

Tip - Especially the ones for bears Pachamama Aug 2020 #1

Illegal as HELL Runningdawg Aug 2020 #3

Plus, I'm guessing when the shooter sees you pointing something at him, Sogo Aug 2020 #5

It is LEGAL in all states to carry a small amount & use for self-defense as long as you are over 18 hlthe2b Aug 2020 #9

Pepper spray yes, bear spray no. DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2020 #11

The OP specifically states Pepper Spray. Your attempt to deflect noted. hlthe2b Aug 2020 #15

I'm deflecting nothing DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2020 #22

I wasn't replying to the OP - but to the person who DID suggest BEAR spray Runningdawg Sep 2020 #39

Montana Grizzly Bear Notice: Klaralven Aug 2020 #16

. JudyM Aug 2020 #29

You can carry a gun but not pepper spray in Wisconsin. milestogo Aug 2020 #24

Incorrect, pepper spray is legal in Wisconsin sarisataka Aug 2020 #26

With some restrictions in Wisconsin... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #30

What do you do when his buddy shoots you? n/t rzemanfl Aug 2020 #2

bleed out and die, of course. what the hell kind of question are you asking? 0rganism Aug 2020 #4

Please see the "Pro tip" below. It says what I was trying to say rzemanfl Aug 2020 #20

Pro tip here. bottomofthehill Aug 2020 #6

K&R for common sense. SharonClark Aug 2020 #8

What IS your suggestion then? Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #12

wasp spray and onethatcares Aug 2020 #28

I don't see the difference, but it doesn't matter Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #34

Since you asked bottomofthehill Aug 2020 #31

Thank you. That is what I was thinking. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #35

A friend of mine was pepper sprayed after a minor fender bender . . . Journeyman Aug 2020 #17

Ok but I would never carry a gun. And I imagine a lot of people don't want guns. So it's better Maraya1969 Aug 2020 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author onecaliberal Aug 2020 #7

And if you want to be extra safe while doing something that is verifiably productive BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #10

Voice of reason. Hoyt Aug 2020 #14

Yeah, but how are you going to get attention that way? misanthrope Aug 2020 #18

Yes BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #21

This. cwydro Sep 2020 #41

+1000 Niagara Aug 2020 #38

Exactly nt Raine Sep 2020 #43

+1 Kaleva Sep 2020 #45

Thank You! BlueIdaho Sep 2020 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author MagickMuffin Aug 2020 #13

My mama always told me Chainfire Aug 2020 #19

Make sure the container isnt black or could be mistaken for a gun! anything pointed could get u shot Baclava Aug 2020 #23

10 feet. sarisataka Aug 2020 #27

And one.... bottomofthehill Aug 2020 #32

Situational awareness is your best defense. dware Aug 2020 #33

I am not sure the 2oz container they allow there will even go that far. nt EX500rider Aug 2020 #37

You know the problem with this ... KentuckyWoman Aug 2020 #36

I lived in the times sq area of NYC in the late 70's Runningdawg Sep 2020 #40

Really, Really, Bad Advice. jayfish Sep 2020 #42

I would advise staying away from events where there are guns or guns are very likely. Kaleva Sep 2020 #44

The RW guy that got shot in Portland was spraying mace NickB79 Sep 2020 #46

Well meaning but poor advice hardluck Sep 2020 #47

The Rules of Stupid. I gotta remember that! Kaleva Sep 2020 #50

It won't stop a speeding bullet, though. Just sayin' Hekate Sep 2020 #48