Less Lethal Options are a better backup?
I do not believe I could personally ever justify carrying 2 firearms with me at all times and the thought of doing that really just makes me feet hurt from carrying more weight. Between carrying flashlights, cell phones, gun, magazines, car keys and a wallet. It really does become very uncomfortable in certain environments to carry that sitting down. Not all restaurant chairs are designed the same and there are times I’ve just come home from work and I couldn’t wait to take my firearm off.
The are some very effective pepper sprays that the military and law enforcement have access too but not all criminals are going to come up to you and try and shoot you. I have carried various ASP Pepper sprays and also have a lot of experience dealing with the criminal element. In many situations you may be dealing with an obnoxious jackass who’s getting in your face because he’s trying to impress his girlfriend and thinks you’re and easy target. If you showed your firearm you risk the chances of escalating the problem.