Which Fox Labs Pepper Spray ???

John Ringo · April 20, 2005, 09:56 AM

Sorry if this has been covered.

I am going to get myself one, and my girlfriend one today.

Should I get the 4oz for me, and the 2oz for her? How about stream versus fog? Any ideas on this one? Should I get the cop-top or the magnum?

Regards,
JR

tjhands · April 20, 2005, 12:30 PM

I'm no expert, but at least I'll bump this thread to the top for ya.

I recently bought two cans of Fox 5.3 in the "fog" option. They are flip-top cans (2 oz). Fit OK in jeans pockets and fit well my GF's purse. I caught a whiff of the stuff (see recent thread on the subject), and it is potent.

John Ringo · April 20, 2005, 01:52 PM

Thank you !!!

NukemJim · April 20, 2005, 07:46 PM

JMHO but I would recomend the 2oz, big enough to minimize propellent leakage ( my understanding is that there is always some leakage from the valve assembly and that the larger units can last longer since proportionetly less is lost in the same time period.) I understand that it is recomended to replace them once a year regardless of size. I would not recomend the 4oz due to difficulty in carrying and concealing and a 2oz that you or your girlfriend has on you is much better than a 4 oz or 1lb unit left at home.

As far as stream or fog, beats the heck out of me.

NukemJim

Shawn Dodson · April 21, 2005, 08:21 PM

I suggest stream instead of fog.

Stream will contaminate the immediate atmosphere *less*, is *less* affected by wind, and can be applied from a greater distance. However stream requires a little more accuracy to achieve a good facial application.

I also suggest you purchase inert training units, wear goggles and practice spraying each other so you learn the spray pattern characteristics.

John Ringo · April 22, 2005, 09:47 AM

Just got two 2oz cans of stream with Cop-Top.....very impressed.

tjhands · April 22, 2005, 09:50 AM

Very impressed as in, "I just sprayed myself in the face and I'm contemplating a self-inflicted gunshot wound to end the agony?"

Seriously, I feel good knowing how incapacitating this stuff is. Gives you another option when danger comes.

Trip20 · April 22, 2005, 09:56 AM

My GF gave me disturbing news recently. She says she doesn't think she would be able to pick up a weapon and shoot an intruder in the home.

So my last option was to ask her if she would hesitate to use spray, she said no not at all.

So I was going to have to do a little research here and now I do not. Thanks fellas.

djw6611 · April 23, 2005, 02:01 AM

Refuses to use a gun? Heres the next best thing for self defense:

http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/1lb.htm

In the mean time get her to the range and get her comfortable with a firearm, and then take her back often to practice.

Trip20 · April 23, 2005, 11:54 AM

djw6611,

She's been to the range with me a number of times to shoot trap, the .22lr, my .270...etc.

Her issue is she can't point and shoot at a person... thanks for the link though.

April 20, 2005, 09:56 AM	#1
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	Which Fox Labs Pepper Spray ??? Sorry if this has been covered. I am going to get myself one, and my girlfriend one today. Should I get the 4oz for me, and the 2oz for her? How about stream versus fog? Any ideas on this one? Should I get the cop-top or the magnum? Regards, JR __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)."

April 20, 2005, 01:52 PM	#3
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	Thank you !!! __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)."

April 20, 2005, 07:46 PM	#4
NukemJim Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2002 Posts: 287	JMHO but I would recomend the 2oz, big enough to minimize propellent leakage ( my understanding is that there is always some leakage from the valve assembly and that the larger units can last longer since proportionetly less is lost in the same time period.) I understand that it is recomended to replace them once a year regardless of size. I would not recomend the 4oz due to difficulty in carrying and concealing and a 2oz that you or your girlfriend has on you is much better than a 4 oz or 1lb unit left at home. As far as stream or fog, beats the heck out of me. NukemJim __________________ "Half of being smart is knowing what you are dumb at" "Guns shoot bullets. People shoot people."

April 22, 2005, 09:47 AM	#6
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	Just got two 2oz cans of stream with Cop-Top.....very impressed. __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)."

April 20, 2005, 12:30 PM	#2
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	I'm no expert, but at least I'll bump this thread to the top for ya. I recently bought two cans of Fox 5.3 in the "fog" option. They are flip-top cans (2 oz). Fit OK in jeans pockets and fit well my GF's purse. I caught a whiff of the stuff (see recent thread on the subject), and it is potent.

April 21, 2005, 08:21 PM	#5
Shawn Dodson Junior member Join Date: December 16, 1998 Location: Titusville, FL, USA Posts: 1,030	I suggest stream instead of fog. Stream will contaminate the immediate atmosphere less, is less affected by wind, and can be applied from a greater distance. However stream requires a little more accuracy to achieve a good facial application. I also suggest you purchase inert training units, wear goggles and practice spraying each other so you learn the spray pattern characteristics.

April 22, 2005, 09:50 AM	#7
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	Very impressed as in, "I just sprayed myself in the face and I'm contemplating a self-inflicted gunshot wound to end the agony?" Seriously, I feel good knowing how incapacitating this stuff is. Gives you another option when danger comes.

April 22, 2005, 09:56 AM	#8
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	My GF gave me disturbing news recently. She says she doesn't think she would be able to pick up a weapon and shoot an intruder in the home. So my last option was to ask her if she would hesitate to use spray, she said no not at all. So I was going to have to do a little research here and now I do not. Thanks fellas.

April 23, 2005, 02:01 AM	#9
djw6611 Member Join Date: December 3, 2004 Posts: 43	Refuses to use a gun? Heres the next best thing for self defense: http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/1lb.htm In the mean time get her to the range and get her comfortable with a firearm, and then take her back often to practice.

April 23, 2005, 11:54 AM	#10
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	djw6611, She's been to the range with me a number of times to shoot trap, the .22lr, my .270...etc. Her issue is she can't point and shoot at a person... thanks for the link though.