Pepper Spray for Self-Defense: The Middle Ground Between Words and Bullets - Critical Mas EP 70

In this insightful video, Massad Ayoob delves into the world of pepper spray, an essential tool for personal safety and self-defense. Discover how to use pepper spray responsibly and effectively to navigate that fine line between a kind word and a bullet. Massad offers some tips and techniques as well as some legal insights and expert advice.

Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self-defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.

ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.

The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.

Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).

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[sgtzsquad]

The many times I used it in my LEO career, it was always effective and the first words out of the suspect's mouth was; "Why did you do that?" Key is move after deployment. And yes I always ended up with residual contamination and usually was coughing with the suspect, but not as bad as taking the full dose they did. Stay safe! Semper Fi!

[beavisroadhog]

I have used "pepper" OC spray on the job in prison, and I'm here to tell you. I would walk into any cell block in America with no hesitation. The biggest baddest dudes change their tune when they hear the snap release on your pepper spray holster. You are in a world of shizzle for about 45 minutes after receiving your dose. The pain is intense enough you won't remember your name during that time.( or don't care what your name is)

[eddietat]

A note for any Canadian viewers: "pepper/OC spray" is outright banned by name in Canada and any carry/use of any "weapon" for self-defense is banned. But "dog spray" or "bear spray" are confusingly not and you can carry the latter two on your person. There are even classes in Canada that legally teach how to use these on animals. But using them on humans immediately turns them into a "weapon" in the eyes of the law.

[ScaredyCatTactical]

Wherever I go I have a pepper spray in my pocket. Glad to hear you talking about it and how to use it.

[Bbarfo]

I worked in a California state prison for 26 years (1984-2010) and when OC Pepper spray became available (early 1990's) it became a valuable asset. Especially when deployed for cell extractions. Prior to OC Pepper we used physical force or tasers for extractions. Tasers failed most of the time and physical extractions resulted in injuries to staff. The OC Pepper fogger and spray never failed from my experience. Numerous times I have used pepper spray to break up fights and the one thing to watch for is that it takes several seconds for the spray to impact the opponent. Apply a 2-3 second burst, step aside and assess. Also, when using a small canister as in this video, don't use your index finger to spray but use your thumb, as you will have better grip and control of the canister.

[delendaestcarthago]

We got certified on OC spray at Fort Bliss prior to deploying to Iraq. Taking that hit in the Texas heat is no joke.

[-qu]

Just a thought. When your cannisters reach expiration date, why not set up a target practice range with them outside somewhere? Instead of just emptying them out. Gives you and your loved ones another opportunity to shoot at a target from different distances and from different positions.

[andrewthegeek]

I work in corrections we use the foam primarily for hospital runs to keep from contaminating the area,

[saynotocensorship]

It’s always wise to carry a strong OC spray as well as your EDC. It’s just common sense. There’s many many times where the OC will protect you and you don’t have to potentially take a life. I never leave home without my pepper spray.

[davidford]

My Wife used 10% on a teen who threatened her. She called the police and after witnesses lied ti the police, she was charged with simple battery as a municipal arrest. We went to the Municipal Court 3 times after which the charge was dropped because the witnesses and "victim" never showed up for court.
This was much easier to deal with than if my Wife had shot him.

[ericfaulk]

It blows my mind that people are allowed to carry firearms, but not extendable batons (or any number of other less-than-lethal weapons).

[nicholasking]

My girlfriend is from Argentina. I carry a gun but I can’t break through to her about doing so herself. I feel very confident in her ability to use pepper spray effectively. We have done mock scenarios in the yard together over and over. Pepper spray is very effective.

[Meatbalzz]

There was an incident here in Chicago over the summer, where a guy walking his dog came upon a woman being carjacked (or robbed it’s hard to keep track) and he used BEAR REPELLENT SPRAY (that he carried to protect himself from street crime and stray dogs)
It worked and the woman was safe and the criminal took off.

[brianstamm]

As a former trainer and user of OC I can tell you that a person can fight through it. I also sold it to numerous women who local LE would send to my LE supply store. I ALWAYS demonstrated it and made sure they knew what to do when using it and it's pitfalls.

[qbzfbqp]

We need more videos Mas!!! I'm a LEO for 35 years now, and it never gets old watching you.

[bjkarana]

Thanks for the info! I've been considering pepper spray for when I'm out running, where even though I'm a 6'3" fella, I've had two instances of loose dogs coming after me in the street. Luckily the dogs stopped just short of attacking both times, but I don't want to push my luck.

[EndoftheBlock]

I live just outside of a large city and pepper spray is my best friend for daily walks and runs, stray dogs(mostly pits) are common and it's not uncommon for dogs to clear a fence either. Pepper spray is also a part of my daily carry program

[TingTingalingy]

Massad is such a gem of defense & self preservation.

[Techno_Viking_]

8:40 “majored in drama and minored in law, ” best describes most current politicians as well.

[chuckbert]

The downside of pepper spray is you never know if it has lost it’s pressure, I’ve had that happen. For a long time I always said the canister should have a pressure button like a cheap fire extinguisher.