Ive deployed pepper spray once in a situation. The aggressor suddenly got a LOT less aggressive,without having to spray. Will always be a defensive option for us.I will spray outside my window at someone pulling on me,and spray more if they get me out.

Ive also been hit with back spray,in wind,testing the stuff,its nothing compared to what came out the other end.

There is a reason Law Enforcement has it,and uses it,it has a purpose.

I believe in layered defense and increasing levels of force and legal liability.And its worked.

Remains solidly in my preps.Ive seen what it can do.

YMMV.