Reddit reviews SABRE Flip Top Pepper Gel w/ Snap Clip – Gel is Safer – Maximum Police Strength Pepper Spray Delivered in Gel Stream, Easier to Use Flip Top Design w/ Finger Grip for More Accurate Aim, 12’ (4m) Range
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#1 PEPPER SPRAY BRAND TRUSTED BY POLICE AND CONSUMERS WORLDWIDE: Including New York P.D., Chicago P.D., and U.S. Marshals; RELIABLE & LONG-LASTING: Made in the USA with a 4-year shelf life (2X the industry standard) for the best self-protection availableGUARANTEED MAXIMUM STRENGTH: SABRE's professional-grade O.C. gel is backed by our in-house HPLC lab testing, guaranteeing maximum heat and stopping power in every burst and eliminating the 30% failure rate experienced with other brands (U of Utah study)GEL IS SAFER WITH GREATER RANGE: Pepper gel does not atomize like traditional pepper spray and deploys in a powerful stream with a 20% greater range (12 feet / 4 m); It only affects the target, and virtually eliminates wind blow-backPROTECTION AGAINST MULTIPLE THREATS: Small ½ oz pepper gel spray has an impressive 25 bursts deployed in a powerful stream of gel to decrease wind blowback; Includes snap clip to easily snap on to a bag or key ringFASTER, EASIER, MORE ACCURATE: Flip top safety is the fastest to use under stress, and helps to prevent accidental discharge for safe storage; Finger grip enhances your grasp and aim so you can keep your eyes on the threat
To be fair, you can carry a knife (of reasonable size) and pepper spray/gel legally and in the metro.
The knife is more of a tool than anything else, but it's there if a situation occurs where I need it. The pepper spray is my go to. I keep it on one of those retractable kevlar key strings. I have yet to use it, probably because I look like the abominable snowman (or so I've been told) and no one wants to screw with me, but I'd rather have options if something does happen, whether to me or someone nearby.
Even though I expect most of the people posting here can take a single teenager, the problem is they're like raptors. They hunt in packs. I might be able to take two on, three if I'm lucky. The pepper spray helps incapacitate enough/all of them to balance out the odds to where I escape with limited injuries and hopefully, end any situation with the would be attackers in custody.
I really wish people would be a little bit more assertive and proactive about their safety. Take a self-defense class. Start carrying a (legal) weapon and learn how to use it. If you can't be bothered to do any of this, remember that a hard strike to someone's throat will bring most people to their knees.
Amazon has pepper spray for $10:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HB0XDRE
Just remember to leave it at home if you're headed to the airport.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HB0XDRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_K3s9AbEX7P5F2
I didn't get a good shot at his forehead as far as I know, but I found a frame from the original video back when this happened showing the pepper spray hitting his ear. He got a couple swings in (that all hit my helmet) and eventually knocked me off my bike before the burning and my swinging back discouraged him. I know I got a well-aimed punch to his jaw before he walked off.
Ultimately, I walked away with zero injuries and continued on my day after the police finished taking a report. I'd consider that effective in my book.
Look into a Gel Pepper Spray. I bought this one on Amazon. It has less blowback than traditional Pepper Spray, which should make it easier/safer to use(so you
don’t accidentally pepper spray your self or your dog).
A knife could be a decent last resort, but I hate the idea of using one when it’s unnecessary. That being said, you would be well within your rights to carry one (just look up the restrictions in your area).
I’ve not had occasion to use it yet, but I have a neighbor who likes to walk her large pit bull type dogs off leash. Animal control is useless (extremely underfunded) in my area, and seemingly they won’t do anything unless the dog attacks a person. Fortunately her dogs don’t seem to mind me or my dog, but they will cross the street to investigate us.
https://smile.amazon.com/SABRE-RED-Pepper-Gel-Deployment/dp/B00HB0XDRE/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1550262956&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sabre+red+pepper+gel&dpPl=1&dpID=316q1fF7wML&ref=plSrch
I carry this along with my ccw. The gel doesn’t blow back on you so it can be used in enclosed spaces and the gel gets a bit more range than most sprays. I like the flip top because it is easier to get out of my pocket and on target without some kind of safety switch. I’ve carried it everyday on my keys for about 2 years now and haven’t had it go off on me. Just tested and still sprays strong.
I go with pepper gel and keep it on this for quick and easy access.