Pepper Spray Protection-time To Get Away From Attacks

Police officers all over the world carry it. Park Rangers carry it. Animal control officers all over the world use it. Postal carriers in the United States are issued one. What are we talking about here? We are talking about pepper spray and the variations of pepper spray like bear spray.

There are several advantages to using pepper sprays. First, they are very cost effective. You can get several different styles of pepper spray in the $10-$20.00 price range. There is a pepper gun, which has the capability of defending against multiple attackers,that is perhaps the most expensive at $64.95.

Defensive sprays use a derivative of the cayenne pepper called oleoresin capsicum (OC). Cayenne pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. OC sprays cause an intense burning sensation to the skin, eyes and throat upon contact.

It also causes profuse tearing of the eyes, so badly that the eyes may shut. There's uncontrollable choking, shortness of breath and severe difficulty breathing. The effects last longer than any other self defense product-as much is 45 minutes-allowing you time to get away from danger.

Additionally the assailant may use language you have never heard before when you spray him. No translation is necessary.

Pepper spray protection provides the most time to get away from danger like dog attacks, bear attacks and especially human assaults.

OC spray is just one of the many self defense products on the market today. Self defense products are products that provide a nonlethal alternative to deadly force. They have become increasingly popular in the last 10 years or so as people are made aware of their capability and see local law enforcement officers carry them everyday.

Many of my customers use pepper spray as an effective deterrent against dog attacks. Postal carriers are issued one for that very reason.

Self defense products include stun guns, tasers, personal alarms and pepper sprays. They all work in slightly different ways. Stun guns and pepper sprays are on average close to 90 percent effective, tasers are nearly 100 percent effective.

If you are thinking about getting a pepper spray always make sure you check the legality in your area. Some cities and states have restrictions on pepper sprays. You certainly don't want to get yourself in trouble trying to protect yourself. So check with the local law enforcement or go online to see if a full strength 10 percent solution of pepper spray is legal in your city or state.