Most small OC cans discharge in a stream. Misting requires much more pressure and volume, especially if there is any wind. OC works extremely well on cops, fire fighters, medics, and by-standers. Usually better than on the "bad guy". That is the purpose of the stream....better aim.

Regarding a dog committed to attack, I have been on the receiving end and I fed the dog a Streamlight SL-20 aluminum flashlight. She tore it from my hand and ripped through the aluminum casing with about the same effort (and enjoyment) that I tear into a really good deli sandwich. But in the dog's defense, I was on her territory, and surprised her. Her owner came out immediately and called her off. Once we were properly introduced, she was all puppy!

I had to return to that residence a couple of weeks later, and called her name from the sidewalk. She came running, ears up, tail wagging.

Good owner, good dog, doing what most of us would do if surprised by a stranger in our front yard. I'm just glad that the owner recognized the police uniform, because the dog did not. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />