Sylvia: I'd contact your local Sheriff & take some of the classes they offer.
Years ago when I was single & lived in LA with just my greyhound, I got some pepper spray on-line so I would feel safer on our early morning/late afternoon walks in the hills ( my greyhound wasn't a great protector!). I decided to "try" it out at home by discharging some in my kitchen sink wearing sunglasses & protective gloves. Boy was that a BAD idea!!! The fine mist permeated everywhere in my 1200sf townhouse . Lexi & I had to vacate immediately choking & tearing profusely. My eyes /chest & throat burned for at least 2 hours & probably Lexi too who even was upstairs when the "blast" went off. We had to air the place out for 24 hours & stay with a neighbor. After that I threw my pepper spray away for fear if I used it on an assailant, I could get "back gassed" as well. Maybe now they have a more uni-directional spray vector??? I hear from some of my LA clients that they also have "Taser" type personal protectors , with classes available on how to use. Whatever, you decide to buy as personal protection, make sure you get some training in how to effectively & safely use it. Kaaren
