Grizzly and Skoal have a lower amount of nicotine than most dip products. If he really wants something less harsh than the rest, I suggest a product called Snus. It's not dip but it is similar. It doesn't buzz you as much as dip does but it is not as bad for you.
If you meant before, "the white man" was superbly armed and well trained, Triangular Trade. They had no shot, same thing with the Conquistas of the America, the gun, a powerful tool.