Don Wilson Defensive sprays have become popular with both law enforcement and the general public in recent years because they have the ability to disable a person without permanent damage. They are designed to cause severe discomfort, which renders an assailant unable to concentrate on anything but his pain. This can be very effective in subduing or escaping an attacker . . . if everything goes right. Sadly, a part of keeping the family secure from harm caused by others, for thousands of families, includes protecting them from each other. This does not always mean spousal abuse.
Many families fear their violent teenagers or adult children as well.
Regardless of who does the battering, knowledge and resources are the key to combating this problem. Pro-Gun or Anti, Teens Say Kids Get Bad Rap. Another says guns are too available. But they agree America's teens are not as prone to violence as the rash of school shootings might suggest. Some Texas lawmakers see this as a way of preventing shooting sprees such as the ones at Columbine and Santana High Schools.