Originally posted by Kim
Per mace/pepper spray: I'd think the risk of having that stuff blow back on you is too great to consider using it so it is really out of the question for me.
i carry it... but do realize that if the time ever comes that i may have to use it.. it may end up on me...

it never fails that i encounter the most dogs on windy days when i wouldn't/couldn't consider using the mace anyways

ultimately i guess if he/she were that close (or chomping on my and i still had my wits.. which is doubtful) i guess i'd give him a squirt!