Wow, who carries pepper spray??
 

Peanut and I had such a scare over the weekend!!


On Saturday night it was about 8pm and DH and I were watching tv, he was falling asleep and I wanted a subway sandwhich, well I woke him up I and told him P and I were going to get one!!

We went on our way, I got my sandwhich, I wanted hot cheeots with it and I noticed subway didnt have them, I figured I would just go across the street to the 7 eleven..

Peanut and I go across the street, I lock him in the car and go on my merry way.. I walked in and saw two guys at the counter buying beer, I didnt think anything of it, I grabbed my chips and walked out, me and the guys walked out at the same time, I went to the left and they stayed there.

Well I felt someone looking at me so I looked behind me, at that point the guy saw me walking to a corvette :eek: I got in my car, I put my sealtbelt on at looked up and saw the guy walking towards my car!!

I looked my doors, he started walking over the the passenger window, Pnut started to go CRAZY, by barking and growling!! I have never seen pnut like that with anyone!!

They guy walked over to the window, and I swear my heart was pounding out of my chest, it looked like he was going to attempt to open my door, but he knocked on the window, he asked if I knew where Tyler St was... I said "No" I started my car , he said can you roll down your window real fast..?? omg this whole time Pnut was going CRAZY!! I even think he was drooling out of the mouth!! I said No, sorry I have to go, and I started to roll back in reverse.. then he got out of the way!!


:eek: OMG, I ran home and woke up DH and told him I wanted him to buy me some pepper spray asap!! I was soooo scared!! WHO knows what his intentions were, but I am glad that everything worked out!! I am glad I locked my doors that fast too!!


Does anyone have or carry pepper spray in their purse, car?? What do you have for proctection??

I have pepper spray that I carry in my car. There was only one time that I thought about taking it out but didn't. But if I needed it I wouldn't hesitate for a second to use it. What a scary thing to happen and I'm glad that you are alright.

Thank you, It was pretty scary!! DH wants to get me a Taser!! :D

I've always kept pepper spray in my car. Thankfully, I've never had to use it.

I also have a small but heavy LED flashlight that my stepdad bought me claiming it doubles as a weapon. Apparently he wants me to whack suspicious people with it. :rolleyes:

I think us Women have to carry something, esp nowa days!! I usually dont go out at night without DH, we are mostly always together, but we have those nights were I go out alone, which I hate!! :( Its time for me to get some protection!

omg- how awful for you. I'm glad everything worked out ok. You just never know these days. My daughter was almost taken by 3 men posing as plain -clothed police officers at a winefest in Pittsburgh claiming they had to take her for public drunkiness....she hadn't even had a sip of wine. Luckily someone else that she worked with stepped in and confronted them. They wouldn't show badges or anything - they just abruptly left. The winefest searched the tapes but couldn't identify these guys. She luckily learned a lesson and wasn't hurt - but you just can't be too careful. I thought I taught her better than that - but there were 3 of them (she is 4'11" and 90lbs) and they just took her by the arm and were escorting her out..I thank God everyday for the co-worker that had enough guts to confront them.

It is becoming more and more of a necessity, these days. My office has had an officer come and do a presentation once every couple years. We are able to purchase different types of pepper spray mechanisms and home security stuff at that time.


I believe this is the website on the purchase forms:
The Home Security Superstore - Security Alarms-Camera Systems-Self Defense Stun Guns-Tasers

Pepper Spray will sometimes just make the bad guy madder. Take a Pistol Course and get your Concealed Carry Waepon License. Then go and get a smaller Pistol with a 3" Barrel in at least 38 Caliber. The life you save, may be your own. You can get the license in most states, with the exception of Illinois (A communist state) and Wisc. Depending on where I have to go, I sometimes carry even in Illinois. Let them throw me in jail for defending myself. I will get the best lawyer and put on one heck of a trail. That is why I miss AZ....always had my Springer 45 ACP Micro with me. Remember, you shoot to kill, not to wound. That is the law.

Very scary. I am glad you made it home safely.
Steve, that's one reason my DH wants to move to AZ.

Patti, he is a smart man! If you wait for the police to defend or rescue you, you will be dead, or worse!

I was told if you buy pepper spray only buy the higher strength sprays as most of what they sell won't do anymore than enrage the creep.

I totally agree!! I have my carry permit and a nice small revolver with a holster that I can clip on my waistband.
Unfortunately, you never know who or what can happen.
I even kept it close when I had my satellite TV installed. Didn't know the guy and I don't take chances!

Omg! thank god for that co-worker! Poor thing, what a scary thing to go through!! Im so glad you have a happy ending to that story! Man you cant trust anyone these days people are so sick!

Ya thats what my Dh said. Thats why he wants to get me a taser, a teal one. The ones that the cops carry. One hit with that and the victim falls to the ground! They are legal here but i have to get trained, and they are about 600$, i think for xmas he is going to get me one! Its crazy how evil people are these days!

Bad thing about a TASER is, chances are you will be nervous, and what happens when you aim and miss? You only have one shot! With a Pistol or revolver, you have anywhere from 5-19 rounds..... Take a class, practice, and get a Pistol or Revolver.

Forget the pepper spray and Taser. Trained police can use them, but they also have a Pistol for backup....They use them so they do not have the ACLU on their case