Which is the best Fox pepper spray for defense?

ThePatriot29 · July 1, 2002, 11:46 AM

I know, a gun is so much better, but I'm still 3 years away from my CCW. Which Fox labs pepper spray is best for personal defense?

Also, anyone know the D.C. regs on carrying pepper spray?

Gomez · July 1, 2002, 12:16 PM

If you've already decided on Fox, I guess you're asking about spray patterns and can size? I prefer a 2oz or larger heavy fog unit for pocket carry, but Fox doesn't make one that fits that description.

Fox is supposed to be bringing out a flip-top medium cone unit, which'll be nice. For now, I use either a 2oz Medium Cone Cop-Top unit or a 2oz Flip-Top heavy stream unit when I carry Fox. I also, sometimes, carry BodyGuard LE-10 with the Flip-Top Fogger dispersal.

Gomez

Blast · July 2, 2002, 06:14 PM

THREE YEARS?

Man, that's a bit excessive
This is just my opinion, I don't put a whole lot of faith in pepper spray , at the very least I would go with a combination of pepper and CS mace; would prefer straight CS mace.

KPS · July 2, 2002, 06:20 PM

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at the very least I would go with a combination of pepper and CS mace; would prefer straight CS mace

I believe Foxlabs is the strongest on the market today.As far as what kind to get, It may depend on you situations.I carry the compact size in a spray but there are times I would prefer a foam or fog.Perhaps get one of each.I do not recommend the small keychain size like I currently have because the clip will not clip onto any belts without slipping off.

ThePatriot29 · July 2, 2002, 10:35 PM

Blast: What do you mean excessive? I'm 18, and to get a CCW liscence in Virginia you must be 21. I know it's a long wait, but what can I say?

Thanks to all for the great advice.

Blast · July 3, 2002, 11:42 PM

I didn't take age into account, Patriot29. I just jumped to the assumption that you were talking about a waiting period. My apologies

VictorLouis · July 4, 2002, 01:22 PM

Aren't you concerned with the possibility of it blowing back into YOU? Not that this is impossible with the stream, just a lot less likely I would think. I'm considering a step-up from my ASP keyring unit, and FOX is supposed to be THEE choice, correct?

July 1, 2002, 11:46 AM	#1
ThePatriot29 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	Which is the best Fox pepper spray for defense? I know, a gun is so much better, but I'm still 3 years away from my CCW. Which Fox labs pepper spray is best for personal defense? Also, anyone know the D.C. regs on carrying pepper spray?

July 1, 2002, 12:16 PM	#2
Gomez Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 297	If you've already decided on Fox, I guess you're asking about spray patterns and can size? I prefer a 2oz or larger heavy fog unit for pocket carry, but Fox doesn't make one that fits that description. Fox is supposed to be bringing out a flip-top medium cone unit, which'll be nice. For now, I use either a 2oz Medium Cone Cop-Top unit or a 2oz Flip-Top heavy stream unit when I carry Fox. I also, sometimes, carry BodyGuard LE-10 with the Flip-Top Fogger dispersal. Gomez __________________ "Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." --Kruger & Dunning

July 4, 2002, 01:22 PM	#7
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	For those that choose cone dispertion Aren't you concerned with the possibility of it blowing back into YOU? Not that this is impossible with the stream, just a lot less likely I would think. I'm considering a step-up from my ASP keyring unit, and FOX is supposed to be THEE choice, correct?

July 2, 2002, 06:14 PM	#3
Blast Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2002 Location: NorthernKY Posts: 142	THREE YEARS? Man, that's a bit excessive This is just my opinion, I don't put a whole lot of faith in pepper spray , at the very least I would go with a combination of pepper and CS mace; would prefer straight CS mace.

July 2, 2002, 10:35 PM	#5
ThePatriot29 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	Blast: What do you mean excessive? I'm 18, and to get a CCW liscence in Virginia you must be 21. I know it's a long wait, but what can I say? Thanks to all for the great advice.

July 3, 2002, 11:42 PM	#6
Blast Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2002 Location: NorthernKY Posts: 142	I didn't take age into account, Patriot29. I just jumped to the assumption that you were talking about a waiting period. My apologies