A word to the wise about pepper spray: while the packaging does say that it is legal to use in all 50 states, it also advises the buyer/user to check their state's laws.Eileen (SO) wrote:Personal protection, with a wink to SL, should always be considered. At the very least, some pepper spray!
. . . and in Virginia it is considered - at a minimum - to be a Class 6 Felony for using pepper spray, mace, or any other 'gas' indoors unless it can be proven that it was absolutely necessary to use it for self-defense.
To that end, make sure you have a recording device (audio or video) in operation during the entire incident to back you up.
- SL