jbtute: Agreed. Dogs don't know bullets. They don't know to be afraid of a gun, they won't realize what it means if they're shot, probably won't feel the pain right away, and will likely keep going until something physically fails. They do understand something in their eyes, instant pain, trouble breathing, and bad smells.

However, a normal breeze around here is 15-20mph for most of the year. At that speed I'd spray myself with a big bear fogger spray, which is why I have a stream type. Also, I have several guns at or lighter than 32oz, even with a holster. The falling risk is about the same, all modern firearms have drop protection. I wouldn't want to fall on either a can of pepper spray or a gun -- either is a big hunk of metal. In my case I had the pepper spray in my hand when I fell. My knuckles took a good bit of damage due to holding the can, and I actually dented the can with my hand. I'm surprised it didn't leak all over!