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Originally Posted by Superman09
Pepper spray sucks for most people. It feels like the guy at the end of raiders of the lost ark when his face melts off, and then it comes back when you shower.
It is tough but I love my job and can be very rewarding
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I've done a little training with pepper spray. I think everybody senses it a little differently, but to me, it's just 'pretty uncomfortable.' I am able to perform all requested tasks (like "stealing" my trainer's wallet, running away, etc). It does not debilitate me, blind me, or drop me. Yes, it's not comfortable... but it only hurts a little.
My opinion of pepper spray is that its strongest feature is the fear/ deterrent effect. People are afraid of it, because they THINK it's some powerful stuff... more powerful than it really is.
Point being, don't be afraid of the pepper spray training. It may be a piece of cake for you.
If you train with CS gas, that's a different animal. That DOES drop me, turns me into a quivering pile of snot, tears, and worthlessness.
I wish that I could offer an opinion on the taser training, but, alas, I have not been tasered.... doesn't look fun, though! I have been stun- gunned, and, like the pepper spray, was nothing but uncomfortable. That, in my opinion, is also 99% intimidation (those bolts of lightning jumping from terminal to terminal along with that ominous buzz are pretty scary!), but does not actually pack a punch. I have yet to see an "drop," loss of muscle control, or debilitation anywhere but on the videos produced by manufacturers. In fact, I'd be surprised to find any law enforcement agency still using stun guns.
So, pepper- spray and stun guns... don't be afraid. Tasers, yeah, those probably suck real bad. And CS gas, if you happen to train with that... it's gonna suck.