Can a man carry pepper spray or mace?

[Jackblue]

Is spray a woman's weapon, and emasculating for a man to carry?

[Sonorous]

Yes to the title & no to the description.

I believe that a weapon's effectiveness in relation to a goal should be what determines its value. I don't think a person's identity or ego should be that closely associated with their weapons. That, in my opinion, would show that a person isn't secure in themselves & need the approval of others way too much. Which some could use as a justification for them being less masculine/manly.

So, if anyone is focused on how masculine or feminine a weapon makes them appear, I think they're missing the point of the weapon. Survival is the main priority for most normally functioning people. Therefore, it wouldn't be wise to invent reasons for why it's more manly to be unprepared and take unnecessary risks with your life due to ego.

[HighValue]

Sure. Nothing wrong with working out, knowing martial arts, staying armed with a knife and gun, and having pepper spray too. All of that is fine. Pepper spray is good for hostile animals too if you don't want to have to harm them much. It is also good when cowardly people that are in groups try to attack.

[SecretsofKB]

So long as it is legal in your area, you can carry it. If anyone thinks it is emasculating, then they are the ones that have the self-confidence issues.

[laraWM]

Yes I think he could. Why do you think it could be emasculating for a man if he wants to defend himself?

[FunkyMonkee]

No, it's too heavy. Only women have the strength to carry it.

[Man-O-Metal]

Yes. It's not a woman's weapon. It's just a defense weapon. Not my weapon on choice. But certainly super effective if used properly.

[exitseven]

I used to sell police equipment and sold Mace to a lot of guys. Cab drivers and delivery drivers mostly.

[slatyb]

What situation are you imaging where it would be useful?

[Guy13]

Where are king to keep it? What esign of purse 👛 do you carry 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Sixgunsound]

I don’t see how it will be emasculating, it’s just another tool in the toolbox.

[LimitedBenefits101]

Spray is womens weapon yes since women are physically weak

[In_Trance]

Pretty sure guys do carry it
#police

[Guardian45]

Sure you can. Do you live in bear country?

[Fuentes]

Male officers do it all the time

[BLP11520]

No, but guns are common.