If you are flying, they do not allow pepper spray even in checked luggage. Take a cane, one designed for self defense (not a sword cane). Depending on where you are going, prepared to be bombarded for handouts. (that was my experience in LA, Anaheim, San Bernardino, San Diego and Hollywood) I even had one follow me into a restroom. It didn't take long for him to figure out he did not really want anything from me. I was kinda worried that swat (j/k) would be waiting for me when my business was done but I guess he didn't make the call.
Other than that, I agree with Ed 4032.
