Here's the problem with that advocacy. It's against the labeling on the canister and supposedly a federal crime to use it in a manner inconsistent with it's labeling. However, imagine a 7 foot gorilla is bearing down upon a petite woman-a judge could care less if bear spray was used to defend her. Personally, I carry bear spray in my vehicle for varmints of all varieties. If I were in a life threatening scenario-I would NOT wait for APD to come save my life-and that's where I will leave it. Bad dudes abound in the world, and the best medicine for them is the healthy fear of immediate consequences rendered for their felonious and indifferent treatment of their fellow man.