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I'm of the opinion that, assuming no massive disparity of force and an unarmed attacker, you still have to wait until an active and ongoing attack that you cannot retreat from before you should use any force (other people's ideas will vary) and questioning if pepper spray is, under those terms, a reasonable consideration.
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Why?
Force may be used when immediately necessary to
prevent harm, assuming all other elements of justification are present. One need not wait to be struck.
If one is defending against something less than deadly force, deadly force is not appropriate.
There are pros and cons of using pepper spray. It may not work against some individuals. Wind may prevent its effective use.