wow.
That Krav Maga video explained some simple concepts. One rule in street fighting there are no rules!
That's why I train 1911. I don't train MMA or the like. I have a small stature so Im an easy target

Forget that pepper spray with the small mouth spray size canister. Go to the hardware store and buy the Wasp and or Yellow Jacket nest  bug spray---the one that shoots 15 to 20 ft. This is way better than pepper spray and gives you some range and 16 ounces. Just shoot for the face and eyes.

Thank you for commenting.

Unfortunately encouraging people use bug spray is not great advice.
If you have it sitting by your door, and you "happen to pick it up" in the moment, you might get away with it.

If you carry it with the intent of using it for self defense while there is still the rule of law, you will face civil and/or criminal liability.
"It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling."
http://www.guns.com/2015/10/30/wasp-spray-for-self-defense/

Thank you for commenting.

Unfortunately encouraging people use bug spray is not great advice.
If you have it sitting by your door, and you "happen to pick it up" in the moment, you might get away with it.

If you carry it with the intent of using it for self defense while there is still the rule of law, you will face civil and/or criminal liability.
"It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling."
http://www.guns.com/2015/10/30/wasp-spray-for-self-defense/

the irony is that criminals wouldn't bother reading the law...
http://www.abajournal.com/mobile/article/lawyer_is_attacked_by_man_wielding_hatchet_bug_spray_relative_of_client_is

besides did anyone do a test to see if bug spray stops an attacker?

the irony is that criminals wouldn't bother reading the law...

Politicians see to be clueless to this fact.
I love the "we've got to do something" crowd that pushes for mindless restrictions on law abiding citizens.

I bet getting blasted in the eyes with bug spray would cause permanent vision loss, so you'd be sued for that....no matter if the attacker was threatening your life.

Situational awareness seems to be the most critical self defense tool, followed closely by, "Don't do stupid things in stupid places with stupid people."

Forget that pepper spray with the small mouth spray size canister. Go to the hardware store and buy the Wasp and or Yellow Jacket nest  bug spray---the one that shoots 15 to 20 ft. This is way better than pepper spray and gives you some range and 16 ounces. Just shoot for the face and eyes.

Stop getting self defense advice from memes, this is bullshit. It might be better then nothing but is no way more effective (if it even works) then peeper spray (or similar purpose made sprays)

Bill being proposed for CCW by Rep. Scott Nishimoto.  Call your local rep to have them support the bill.

Pepper spray don't work on someone who is on drugs (ice).

I'm sorry to say, but Kihei is one of Maui's highest crime areas.  No carry is a big adjustment. I'm sorry you gave that up to move here. There's some slim hope toward any new bills or reciprocity, but that all takes time. Carry what you will in the way of legal items, but read the crime log any place you can.  The Maui news has a section divided by regions of the island. Certain parks are hotspots for transients and drug users. There are plenty of harmless homeless, of course. But stay alert, look around - not down at a phone screen when out and about.  The longer you live on Maui, and the more questions you ask - you'll learn about the types of crime and when/where they're likely to be committed.

I live up on the mountain and have two massive dogs. No problem ever with theft or any other threat in 6+ years straight.  But I talk to local people who say they sometimes feel safer on the mainland, than here. Makes me wonder.

The longer you live on Maui, the higher up the mountain you will move. You'll get out of Kihei and up to the country. It's better up there, and more like the summertime days of Washington.