Folks, while in general carrying pepper spray is a reasonable idea, using it in a confined space like a subway car will impact everyone in the car including yourself — that would be a very big mistake.
Your best bet is to get off the train at the next stop, which on Red Line comes very frequently.
One more thing: using OC spray is still a use of force and is likely to result in you getting arrested and quite possibly charged. I met a fellow in NY who was attacked by a fellow over a stupid parking lot dispute. That fellow used OC spray on the guy, and was then arrested and charged with assault and battery. It took a year and $10k in legal fees to resolve the situation.
Your best bet is to get off the train at the next stop, which on Red Line comes very frequently.
One more thing: using OC spray is still a use of force and is likely to result in you getting arrested and quite possibly charged. I met a fellow in NY who was attacked by a fellow over a stupid parking lot dispute. That fellow used OC spray on the guy, and was then arrested and charged with assault and battery. It took a year and $10k in legal fees to resolve the situation.
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