I should probably acknowledge the privilege that's evident here. Throughout my seven year career as a bum fighter in LA, the police never once failed to call me sir, or treat me deferentially. It's virtually certain that would have not been the case for a person of color.
It'd be out of the realms of possibility here in Australia that this would go down this way. We pretty much can't own a handgun and you certainly can't get bear spray (pepper spray itself is illegal in all but one state).
The fact the cops were more concerned about you using bear spray rather than shooting the guys says a LOT.
Good write up. Bear spray had been default but I'll have to consider modifying. Do you have any other non-lethal recommendations besides a baseball bat? A bat requires you to be in somewhat of a close proximity (24-30 inches) to the perpetrator and accuracy can be difficult in the dark.
Thanks for sharing Wes, it’s an interesting topic you never hear about. When it comes to “mortal combat” there are only bad options it seems. I have never needed to use it, but my active home defense depends on bear spray as well. For the reasons mentioned like knock down power, reach, ease of aim. Basically a non-lethal shotgun, which I consciously prefer over shooting or stabbing someone to death. High probability that if someone ever breaks in they are to take home at best a 4 year old tv that retailed for 400 bucks back in the day. But if they would come upstairs they get the bear treatment to neutralize the treat to the fam but at least get to live another day. That’s my choice but to each their own.
I should probably acknowledge the privilege that's evident here. Throughout my seven year career as a bum fighter in LA, the police never once failed to call me sir, or treat me deferentially. It's virtually certain that would have not been the case for a person of color.
Wes. You're the GOAT. Can't wait to read the memoir <3
Interesting read, Wes. Thanks for sharing your story; it shines a new (another?) light on what went down on Jan. 6.
It'd be out of the realms of possibility here in Australia that this would go down this way. We pretty much can't own a handgun and you certainly can't get bear spray (pepper spray itself is illegal in all but one state).
The fact the cops were more concerned about you using bear spray rather than shooting the guys says a LOT.
Good write up. Bear spray had been default but I'll have to consider modifying. Do you have any other non-lethal recommendations besides a baseball bat? A bat requires you to be in somewhat of a close proximity (24-30 inches) to the perpetrator and accuracy can be difficult in the dark.
Great story, Wes.
Thanks for sharing Wes, it’s an interesting topic you never hear about. When it comes to “mortal combat” there are only bad options it seems. I have never needed to use it, but my active home defense depends on bear spray as well. For the reasons mentioned like knock down power, reach, ease of aim. Basically a non-lethal shotgun, which I consciously prefer over shooting or stabbing someone to death. High probability that if someone ever breaks in they are to take home at best a 4 year old tv that retailed for 400 bucks back in the day. But if they would come upstairs they get the bear treatment to neutralize the treat to the fam but at least get to live another day. That’s my choice but to each their own.