An Introduction To Pepper Spray
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Pepper spray is far better than tear gas or mace. First of all, they are more likely to stop an assailant. Tear gas and mace generally work on the pain principle, but that's sometimes not enough for an assailant who is psychotic, under the influence of certain drugs or alcohol, or just plain immune to pain. Pepper spray, on the other hand, works to physically incapacitate the assailant, regardless of pain threshold.
The active ingredient is pepper spray is oleoresin capsicum, a chemical harvested or derived from cayenne peppers. This ingredient, briefly referred to as OC, is mixed with a carrier and a propellant in a can with a spray nozzle. When the mixture is sprayed into an assailant's face, the OC affects the eyes, throat, nose, and lungs. The capillaries in the eyes instantly dilate, causing the eyelids to slam shut. The bronchial tubes swell tightly, making it hard for the attacker to breathe. The effects last a few minutes to 45 minutes, depending on the concentration of OC - long enough for the would-be victim to get away and call the police.
Law enforcement officers have been using pepper spray for decades. It has proven effective in subduing people and controlling crowds. It has also decreased the total number of cases of officer injury. Its effectiveness prompted manufacturers to offer the weapon to the general public. Now pepper spray is available in many mixes and formats, from large cans of mace, to small canisters that can fit on a key chain.
Used in conjunction with street smarts and hand-to-hand self-defense classes, pepper spray can be a highly effective tool for staying safe and sound.
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How and Where to Buy Pepper Spray You can buy pepper spray at a hardware store, firearms store, even a supermarket, depending on your state laws. Pepper spray is also available for purchase online.
A Common Question: "Should I Use Mace or Pepper Spray?" Pepper spray is a generic term for all self-defense sprays that contain oleoresin capsicum, a carrier, and a propellant. Oleoresin capsicum is the active ingredient in pepper spray, harvested or derived from cayenne peppers or other peppers.
Where to Buy Wholesale Pepper Spray Maybe someone you know needs some extra protection when going about his or her daily travels - maybe many people. Or perhaps you are a retailer of a hardware store, firearms store, supermarket, or other store, and you want to help your customers to protect themselves.
Pepper Spray vs. Stun Guns - Which Is More Effective? Pepper spray is a long-range self-defense spray (up to 15 feet). The defender holds the spray canister towards the attacker's face and empties the canister. It is messy, but effective.
The Benefits of Pepper Spray Rings You can buy pepper spray in the form of a pepper spray ring that fits on your finger. These smart little gadgets would go well in a James Bond, Batman, or X-Men film. They are attractive little numbers containing up to two seconds' worth of pepper spray.
