It bugs me to no end when a person gets spooked out on the streets and the first thing they want to do is purchase mace. Seriously, if you have never used the stuff or have no clue what you are doing with it, it can become your worst nightmare.
I just had a friend post on FB that she was getting some, etc, etc, etc...
As i told her, if the winds are slightly off or the other person turns your aim back on yourself, you are then rendered even more helpless than had you never pulled it out to begin with. Not only does mace affect the eyes, once inhaled it attacks the lungs. I saw the results from a cop friend that had his can reversed on him. He was in the hopsital for a lengthy amount of time because of damage to his lungs... not to mention the attack he recieved from the person he was attempting to spray.
If you use the stuff... like any other weapon... know what you're doing before attempting to use it as a means of defense. Please and thank you.
My public service announcement for the day...
