Pepper spray stored in vehicles?

[El Vaquero]

The bear spray canister fills a car up nicely and takes the fight right out of some lunatic that chases you down and follows you for miles because of some perceive "sleight" they think you've committed. Hypothetically, when shot into a late model, let's say Toyota Camry, and let's hypothetically call it white, the entire car clouds up with it. Gives you plenty of time to drive away without a fight or any confrontation. Hypothetically...

Well played. I think I might pay to see that hypothetical play out, lol. OC spray either works or it doesn’t, when it works, it’s usually pretty effective. And bear spray is some good stuff. I can’t see (pun intended), anyone driving away from that for at least a good 10 minutes.

[SteyrAUG]

So I lived in Florida for years, kept pepper spray in the glove compartment without issue. So long as you buy professional grade / law enforcement grade stuff it won't explode on you.

Kiddie makes vehicle specific fire extinguishers that are dry powder and won't explode. They are also damn useful for stuff like engine fires where you don't want to spray foamy crap all over. I once used one to put out someone else's engine fire and was amazed how well it worked.

[SteyrAUG]

Well played. I think I might pay to see that hypothetical play out, lol. OC spray either works or it doesn’t, when it works, it’s usually pretty effective. And bear spray is some good stuff. I can’t see (pun intended), anyone driving away from that for at least a good 10 minutes.

Just a word of caution.

Bear spray in the confines of a vehicle is potentially lethal. It can cause asphyxiation if people have a severe reaction to it and it can also stress some people to the point where they have some kind of cardiac reaction.

Do not just use bear spray as a pepper spray substitute. It is some pretty severe stuff. You are much better off getting ahold of genuine law enforcement grade pepper spray. That stuff is actually pretty hardcore and I've seen people with serious mental conditions or under the influence of serious drugs who were using meth or pcp go down immediately. I've only heard of rare instances where it is ineffective, never actually seen it.

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[Ron3]

I had a can of FOX that lasted a long time. (still worked after about 10 years!)

I'll probably get FOX of Sabre. 4 oz can or so.

Wouldn't mind about 3 oz can and a belt holster.

[Nightvisionary]

I carry a can of First Defense OC on my gear in the Sonoran Desert. Outside temps have been as high as 115 degrees and even hotter inside the vehicle but I make sure to keep the can out of direct sunlight.

[gunnerblue]

Buy a professional grade product (Sabre, Vexor, etc.) and keep it out of direct sunlight and you'll be fine. I've seen it work against people and animals and I've seen it fail against both as well. You might consider some type of impact weapon as well- a hickory axe handle is pretty innocuous by itself.

[Ron3]

Buy a professional grade product (Sabre, Vexor, etc.) and keep it out of direct sunlight and you'll be fine. I've seen it work against people and animals and I've seen it fail against both as well. You might consider some type of impact weapon as well- a hickory axe handle is pretty innocuous by itself.

I'm leaning against the OC cannister. It just gets way too hot in a car sitting in the sun. (even if the can itself is kept out of the sun)

The problem with an impact weapon is it's considered "deadly force" in my state the same as a gun. But, it still might look a little better to the cops and a jury should it get that far.

[SteyrAUG]

I'm leaning against the OC cannister. It just gets way too hot in a car sitting in the sun. (even if the can itself is kept out of the sun)

The problem with an impact weapon is it's considered "deadly force" in my state the same as a gun. But, it still might look a little better to the cops and a jury should it get that far.

Walking stick.