Is Wasp Spray Good for Self-Defense?

I’ve come across several articles that recommends using wasp spray for self-defense, not just as a improvised weapon when you have nothing else, but actually going out and buying a bottle of wasp spray and keeping it for self defense. Proponents point out that wasp spray is readily available, inexpensive, has a range of 20 feet and can be used to temporarily blind an attacker. We need to talk about this.

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How Your Brain May Work Against You in a Crisis

Think for a moment what you would do in the following situations:A fire breaks out in your building: fire alarms start blaring non-stop and you smell smoke
You hear the sound of gunfire while shopping. What you do next may determine your safety. But just when you need to act the most, your mind may not act in your own best interest.

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