Cyclist Shoved Off Bike Near Waterfront, Pulls Pepper Spray On Assailant

[Possegal]

I'm not sure what it is for Canada on pepper spray. But because its aeorosal can, maybe that alone would have restrictions..

I don't know either, but I do know that on more than one occasion I have been asked when crossing the border into Canada if I have any weapons with me and they include pepper spray in the list they rattle off.

[Catrin]

That stuff doesn't necessarily work anyway - don't ask me how I know

[soprano]

I carry pepper spray whenever I'm riding in an area where stray dogs are a concern. I thought that this was fairly common among cyclists It certainly works well on German Shepherds. I wouldn't pull it out on an attacker; it would likely only aggravate the situation.

[moonfroggy]

they make something that looks like pepper spray but instead makes a really loud sound. i knew a lady who carried it and she told me she carried it because sometimes the person you are trying to spray can grab the spray can and spray you instead. with the loud sound it will make the sound regardless who sprays it. i used to have one but that was many years ago.

[Cait]

I carry pepper spray whenever I'm riding in an area where stray dogs are a concern. I thought that this was fairly common among cyclists It certainly works well on German Shepherds. I wouldn't pull it out on an attacker; it would likely only aggravate the situation.

German Shepherds must like to chase bikes. I decided to buy some dog pepper spray after being chased by two in one day. Luckily I've never had to use it.

As for when I'm not riding, I have keychain pepper spray. My mom insists I carry it haha. I appreciate her concern but I'd most likely spray myself on accident.

[Roadtrip]

I used to carry a pepper spray on the keychain thing. My dad's doberman found my keys and ATE the can. I found my keys with pepper spray can shredded.

I guess he liked it!!

[emily_in_nc]

I carry a small can of "Halt" pepper spray on my bike clipped onto the handlebars. Have had a lot of problems with dogs over the years, though not lately since I've moved to town. I have only used it if a dog was pretty much nipping at my heels. In other words, very rarely!

As far as I know, it's entirely legal here. Saw it for sale at Performance this very day, in fact.