Pepper spray is an incredibly effective means of self defense that is guaranteed to ward off any attacker. While the classic canister of pepper spray may be convenient for some, it is not practical for all who are interested in purchasing it for self defense purposes. In recent years many innovative alternatives to the classic canisters have been created and put on the market.
For those who are seeking protection that is smaller than the classic pepper spray can there is disguised spray that comes in alternative containers, such as pens, and key chain sprays that can easy attach to a set of keys for convenience. These are excellent for people who do not carry many belongings with them and want to keep it that way while remaining safe.
For the jogging and cycling enthusiasts there are canisters that are easily held while jogging with an adjustable hand strap or can be attached to a bicycle. For those trying to tone up while running and remaining safe there are also hand weights that contain pepper spray but also have a compartment to hold keys or other small belongings.
After using a pepper spray it can often take hours to dissipate in a home or even get in the eyes of the victim. Innovative new products such as pepper foam and pepper gel have been created to avoid these problems. These products will coat the assailants face forcing them to close their eyes and cease attacking immediately. These products are also excellent for self-defense in confined spaces such as a vehicle.
For those who are looking for more accuracy and distance when purchasing pepper spray the answer may be a pepper spray gun. These highly accurate means of self-defense are able to shoot a constant stream of spray up to 25 feet and some of them have a built-in LED light to make aiming more accurate as well as to distract an attacker in the dark.
Finally, some may turn to pepper spray not only to defend themselves, but to protect their entire home. There are larger canisters of pepper spray that come complete with a cone-shaped spray to cover the widest area. If using pepper spray for home defense make sure to keep the product out of reach of young children, but teaching older, responsible children how to use the device in the case of an emergency could be beneficial.