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    3 days ago

    All the instructions I’ve seen online say those pepper spray cans are intended for use 6-12 feet away (depending on brand), and absolutely no closer than 4 feet to minimize risk of permanent eye damage (from pressure) and blowback. The fucker in the photo seems to be trying to cause blindness.

    Looking at the DoJ Federal Prisons guidelines they seem to treat federal prisoners with more care and concern than free citizens (if you dare protest): https://www.bop.gov/policy/progstat/5576_004.pdf