Pepper Spray versus firearms:
While each has a specific purpose, I just committed a cardinal sin in the gun sales industry according to some. I sold pepper spray to a person instead of a firearm, and yes I am an NRA member. The person was in need of protection and with listening to their concerns and situation, it was better advised to have them armed with a potent pepper spray than a firearm.
Sometimes it is better to have the untrained armed with less than lethal options like stun guns, tasers, or pepper spray than firearms. A not too popular opinion in some circles, but honest and public safety minded. While I carry and sell both, some people can not and should not have firearms in particular situations.
This I believe is a good business practice and good for public safety. If you are being pressured into buying a firearm over pepper spray, evaluate the business you are dealing with and the quality of their spray.
A homeowner in Concord recently effectively prevented a break in with a home defense can of pepper spray instead of lethal force. It is a choice we have.
