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Tom_G

Pepper spray recommendations
« on: November 22, 2011, 08:50:13 PM »
This morning, I take my boo to work.  In the parking lot is an ambulance and several police cruisers.  Turns out, at about 6:45 AM, a young female student was sexually assaulted then brutally beaten in the bathroom of the building where she works.  And this is the second such assault within a week on the campus. 

I'll be taking a trip to buy such defensive items as Hawaii law permits in the morning.  I need some speedy recommendations.
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Kingkeoni

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2011, 09:05:45 PM »
I would highly recommend a high quality knife and eskrima or other knife fighting training.
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Tom_G

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2011, 09:08:42 PM »
Knife training takes time.  And, yes, that is on the agenda.  But I want something that is of practical value when she goes in to work during this holiday in a mostly-vacant building. 
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Cougar8045

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2011, 09:11:59 PM »
Find out what the max percentage of oleoresin capsicum is that's available and get that. OC is the good stuff. As far as brands, I don't have any intel. Since there's a known threat, I would get the biggest, red-est can you can find, and have her carry it in hand to and from work to farber a deterrent effect.
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Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2011, 10:30:05 PM »
10% OC  at 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) is the industry standard for civilian use. The best pepper spray, sharpest knife or biggest gun doesn't help any if you don't have it ready at hand.Get something you can easily carry and train to use it. I recommend the ASP baton/ key ring OC spray set up. It's easy to tuck into the waist band or pocket. Train to wear weapons on the body and not in the backpack or purse.
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Old Guy

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2011, 10:57:47 PM »
Tom,  PM sent.  See you on Sunday at class?
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Funtimes

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2011, 11:00:58 PM »
Tom what you are looking for in a spray is (1) Gel (2) size (3) U.V. Dye.  If it is too large, she may just give it up after a while. Sabre is recommended from the agencies.

Why Gel? Less blow back on the sprayer, and much harder to get off as it clumps and sticks to you. The draw back is that it requires you to be slightly more direct in aim.

Size: If its too big, they won't carry it.

Dye: well we want to lock these ass holes up, so might as well help identify.
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GZire

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2011, 09:19:15 AM »
Check out Young Guns, I think they sell pepper spray.
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Kingkeoni

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2011, 10:51:32 AM »
Young guns, security equipment, magnum, gunsource all sell pepper spray.
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Kingkeoni

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2011, 10:54:40 AM »
Here's a great chart to help you with your selection.

http://www.cqbsupply.com/images_new/hhpage4.pdf
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HiCarry

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2011, 01:36:13 PM »
There are drawbacks to the gel (the advantage is, as Funtimes mentioned, is less "blowback" than the liquid) is that the advasary can scoop it off their face and then fling it in your direction. Almost every decions you make will involve some type of compromise. You just have to find what works best for you and your situation.
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Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2011, 09:36:01 PM »
If you/site don't mind, I think we may have what you may need...

http://www.selfdefensesolutionshawaii.com

Self Defense and Security items in stock in Hawaii and cheap shipping. Lots of videos and self defense tips.

Check us out. :thumbsup:

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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2011, 09:46:12 PM »
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Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2011, 12:28:30 AM »
Watch this video....

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One of my favorite shooter videos... "The Professional Russian" testing out a gun while shot with pepper spray.... (wait till commercial over)



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This video, (minus commercial) along with others on our site....
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Old Guy

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2011, 07:01:50 PM »
FYI:  The particular Brand used by the police has been ID'd and is availible.

Sorry, don't have the name, but, you can Google it. 

I understandit may be viral.
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LRT

Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2011, 08:32:11 PM »
Defense Technology MK-9
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Re: Pepper spray recommendations
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2011, 08:48:42 PM »
Welcome to the forums LRT. :shaka:.. Wow that MK-9 looks like some serious stuff :thumbsup:
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