Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

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Wasp spray vs Pepper Spray

Poll ended at Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:42 am

Told to use wasp spray by Concealed Carry Instructor
0
No votes
Told to use wasp spray by police officer
0
No votes
Told to use by self defense instructor (non-CHL/PD)
0
No votes
Heard on internet
4
31%
Lawyer's recommendation
0
No votes
Sticking with pepper spray (comment below on why)
9
69%
 
Total votes: 13

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Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Post by dl1911 »

Everything has pretty much covered already. Easy to find several videos of people who have had it done. Doesn't work. Bad idea all the way around. But like many urban legends/myths, this one just refuses to die. Sadly I've heard of some people told this by the instructors and have seen it a few times online.
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Re: Wasp Spray vs Pepper Spray

Post by marca »

I have heard that the wasp sprays incorporate a pesticide that kills the wasp plus a chemical that freezes them to quickly immobilize them before the pesticide can take effect. I would put this in the category of not a real solution, but if it is the best you can get away with, it is probably much better than screaming.
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