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djw6611 · March 12, 2005, 12:21 AM

The 2oz is the minimum size I would carry, those little keychain ones arnt very useful.

If your just going to put it in your pocket I would recommend the flip-top to prevent accidental discharge. The "cop-top" is basically just an open-top with no safety system to keep you from pressing the button by accident (but its easier to use in a stressful situation). You can see the differance here:

http://www.foxlabs.net/Products.html

The only other thing you have to consider is to get a stream or fog pattern. Stream is best in windy condition and has better distance, fog is good because you dont have to aim as well to get a hit but the spray can blow back into your face under windy conditions.

I would suggest you get a holster anyways rather than pocket carry. You can find a good one for the foxlabs 2oz cans here:

http://www.comp-tac.com

And I would get the cop-top fog pattern here:

http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/sprays.htm

(buy two cans, use one to practice with and become familiar with the spray pattern)

March 12, 2005, 12:21 AM	#2
djw6611 Member Join Date: December 3, 2004 Posts: 43	The 2oz is the minimum size I would carry, those little keychain ones arnt very useful. If your just going to put it in your pocket I would recommend the flip-top to prevent accidental discharge. The "cop-top" is basically just an open-top with no safety system to keep you from pressing the button by accident (but its easier to use in a stressful situation). You can see the differance here: http://www.foxlabs.net/Products.html The only other thing you have to consider is to get a stream or fog pattern. Stream is best in windy condition and has better distance, fog is good because you dont have to aim as well to get a hit but the spray can blow back into your face under windy conditions. I would suggest you get a holster anyways rather than pocket carry. You can find a good one for the foxlabs 2oz cans here: http://www.comp-tac.com And I would get the cop-top fog pattern here: http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/sprays.htm (buy two cans, use one to practice with and become familiar with the spray pattern)