Pepper Sprays-top Eleven Product Facts

Pepper sprays are part of a group of products used for self defense. They are a nonlethal alternative to deadly force. Many folks have a hard time with deadly force so self defense products have been successful. They have a long track record of use by military and civilian law enforcement.

Pepper spray is made up of a derivative of cayenne pepper called oleoresin capsicum or OC for short. It is nasty stuff. A shot in the face of pepper spray and your eyes will start tearing to the point where your eyes will actually shut. It causes shortness of breath and a searing pain that you will never forget.

It is great for self defense for women and senior self defense.

It is the most widely used self defense product in the world. But there are some things you should know about pepper spray before you buy one.

1. Some cities and states have restrictions on pepper spray. Limiting the percentage of OC is the biggest one. Only two or three states outlaw pepper spray.

2. Pepper spray is like any other self defense product it is meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation.

3. OC spray causes no long-lasting damage to an assailant.

4. Defense of sprays are on average 86% effective.

5. The spray itself is very light and so can be affected by the wind outdoors. Keep that in mind.

6. The distance a spray can shoot varies from as little as 8 feet to a maximum of 25 feet with the Mace pepper gun.

7. OC sprays range in price from as little as $10 up to $40 for a bear spray. The Mace pepper gun is $65. Most are in the $10 to $20 price range.

8. They are all very easy to use. Most have key chain attachments and again most have a safety switch that you must turn before you press the on button to activate it.

9. Store them in a cool dry place. OC spray is in a pressurized container that will explode if left in a hot place for long.

10. Most defensive sprays have a 3 year life.

11. Some sprays are very effective against dogs and bears.

Study these tips before you buy a pepper spray. Then you'll be in a good position to choose the right one because they're literally thousands to choose from..

When are you getting one?

If you think crime can only happen to the other guy you are wrong. The "other guy" is thinking the same thing and to him you are that "other guy". There is a reason why they call it self defense. You have to protect yourself, your family, your home and business!!

Chances are if you are reading this that crime has touched your life in some way or you consider yourself at risk. Take the next step and do something to protect yourself! Your life and safety is worth far more than the cost of one of these.