Last weekend there were a couple of "flash mob" incidents in Philadelphia. These are iphone/internet organized youth mobs to steal goods and harass/injure citizens.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/2...ade___flee_with_thousands_in_merchandise.html
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/2..._others_hurt_in_Spring_Garden_mob_attack.html
My question is, how do you legally, and prudently defend yourself from these mobs? It could get very ugly, very fast. In addition to my firearm, I have been thinking of carrying pepper spray as well as a less lethal means of defense. I try to avoid the city, especially the bad areas, but sometimes you just can't always avoid due to work, etc.
Thoughts?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/2...ade___flee_with_thousands_in_merchandise.html
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/2..._others_hurt_in_Spring_Garden_mob_attack.html
My question is, how do you legally, and prudently defend yourself from these mobs? It could get very ugly, very fast. In addition to my firearm, I have been thinking of carrying pepper spray as well as a less lethal means of defense. I try to avoid the city, especially the bad areas, but sometimes you just can't always avoid due to work, etc.
Thoughts?