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01-16-09 | 08:04 PM

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geeknerd99

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Originally Posted by Guvna

I'm not saying pepper-spray is a bad thing all the time, however marketing it to cyclists to use against idiots, dogs, and drivers (none of whom are necessarily muggers, but all of whom COULD be) is a bit of a stretch.

You can always depend on weapons manufacturers to try and convince you there's danger around every corner. A classic example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEVL9DhMp3U

That's great for threatening someone with a shotgun, but the kick would knock you right over from that sitting position.

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