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Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:42 am
by dl1911
Once again came across people who have been told to use wasp spray instead of pepper spray. Curious as to how many others have heard this and from where. Will post links to videos and articles on this from my research next weekend.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:07 pm
by techmike
Sorry, I have never heard of using wasp spray in a defensive situation. Would seem that the holster for such a can would be very large. :D

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:24 pm
by JediSkipdogg
techmike wrote:Sorry, I have never heard of using wasp spray in a defensive situation. Would seem that the holster for such a can would be very large. :D
I think in most cases they are talking around the house. The idea behind it is that the range is much greater and overall it'such cheaper to keep on hand. I have never told a person to use it against a person but I have told people if needed, use it against a vicious dog.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:16 pm
by Hyflyer
In the trucking world, I have heard/seen drivers that keep wasp spray in their trucks and recommend it because ...
1 it's not illegal
2 it's not "against company policy"
3 sometimes they really have to deal with bees/wasps/hornets
4 it does have a long range and can make more than just wasps decide there's someplace else they'd rather bee (<-- bee :lol: see what I did :D )

I'm of the belief anything can be a weapon, just depends how you hold it :mrgreen: but I think it would take a direct hit in someones eyes to actually be a physical deterrent. Personally, I don't think I would rely on wasp spray doing anything to a person other than making them madder / more aggressive than they already were.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:18 pm
by techmike

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:26 pm
by AlanM
I'm a WASP so I assume it would work on me.
Would it work as well on a Catholic or a Jew?

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:55 pm
by Gramps
AlanM wrote:I'm a WASP so I assume it would work on me.
Would it work as well on a Catholic or a Jew?
That's funny :o

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:57 pm
by Brian D.
The wasp spray advice hangs on like that one about "Shoot the intruder while he's still on your porch, then drag the body inside."

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:59 pm
by sodbuster95
Seems like it would be easier just to get pepper spray with a longer spray distance if that's the concern. Not hard to find.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:38 pm
by Bruenor
I've heard it in a context similar to HyFlyer. Corporate policy prohibits concealed carry, and pepper spray. If anyone questions a can of wasp spray in your office you are possibly allergic to bee stings...

Is it effective ? I have no idea.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:36 pm
by Brian D.
Bruenor wrote:I've heard it in a context similar to HyFlyer. Corporate policy prohibits concealed carry, and pepper spray. If anyone questions a can of wasp spray in your office you are possibly allergic to bee stings...

Is it effective ? I have no idea.
No, it's not particularly effective to quickly incapacitate or stop human beings. Think of it as the chemical/tactical equivalent of carrying and displaying an empty gun to scare away bad guys.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:37 am
by screwman
I've had to use ether on a dog once... It was a handy deterrent. Works good on wasps too. :D

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:19 am
by Lone Wolf
I've heard of doing this as well. I can't speak for the legalities at all, IANAL but I found this online. May be helpful.

http://articles.extension.org/pages/700 ... pper-spray" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Reasons 2,3 and 4 kind of caught my eye.

LW

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:05 pm
by deanimator
sodbuster95 wrote:Seems like it would be easier just to get pepper spray with a longer spray distance if that's the concern. Not hard to find.
The usual reason is that proper chemical defense sprays are unlawful to possess/carry.

There are places which (by law) force women (especially) to either submit to robbery, rape, etc., (or urinate on themselves) rather than defend themselves in any way which might harm their attacker.

It isn't about guns. When they ban mace and pepper spray, it's about a hatred for victims and self-defense.

Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:18 pm
by steves 50de
Brian D. wrote:
Bruenor wrote:I've heard it in a context similar to HyFlyer. Corporate policy prohibits concealed carry, and pepper spray. If anyone questions a can of wasp spray in your office you are possibly allergic to bee stings...

Is it effective ? I have no idea.
No, it's not particularly effective to quickly incapacitate or stop human beings. Think of it as the chemical/tactical equivalent of carrying and displaying an empty gun to scare away bad guys.
So are you say in you will be the test case at fun and gun to see if it works. :lol: