Does carrying pepper spray deter an attack before it happens?

Does carrying pepper spray visibly on a keychain in your hands when you're walking outside/around in public help deter an attack before it happens?

I'm not asking if pepper spray can stop an attack in progress or if it even works against attackers.

Would having a visible self-defense tool likely make the criminal choose an easier target than you?

Submitted September 02, 2024 at 12:30AM by Novel-Ganache-2011 https://ift.tt/YyUorD6