I don't have a PTC (Permit To Carry) so I don't carry a gun
when I step outside my house.

But I do carry pepper spray and a collapsible steel baton.
They're attached to my belt and since always naka tuck-out
shirt ko so hindi halata.

I'm just wondering if I'm being too paranoid but do some of you guys
pack some "hard stuff" as well when you're out in the mean streets
of metro manila?

Also, can anyone advise me if it's illegal to carry pepper spray and
collapsible steel batons in Metro Manila?

Why do I carry weapons? Parang ayoko lang ma-dehado in case
meron humarang sa akin sa daan - purely for self-defense purposes
lang talaga.