subject: Pepper Sprays Are Definitely Great Self Defense Weapons - Get Yours Today! [print this page] Pepper Sprays Are Definitely Great Self Defense Weapons - Get Yours Today!
The number of SHU assigned to a particular pepper indicates the amount of capsaicin that is present. For instance a bell pepper is rated at 0 SHU since it has no capsaicin, but Jalapeno pepper is rated at 5000 and a Habanera pepper is 250,000-300,000 SHU for potency. In order for pepper spray to be effective against an attacker it will need a minimum rating of 2 million SHU. There are sprays that are much higher rated at 5 Million.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an inflammatory, while sprayed into the face of an attacker, the eyes will instantly close, temporary blindness may occur, difficulty breathing, runny nose and severe coughing that will take down the attacker. Pepper spray is very effective on criminals who may also be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The duration of its effects will depend on the strength of the pepper spray and will last up to 45 minutes with after affects hanging in there for hours. Let's just say your attacker won't be happy! He or she will have a full recovery once all the effects have worn off with no long term harm.
Pepper spray comes in a variety of sizes, strengths and styles all of which can be easily carried on your person. Pepper spray can also be bought disguised as ordinary items such as lipstick, pens! It is also recommended that you pay attention to the expiration date as it will expire and loose its potency. Depending on the brand it usually expires in three to four years.
Pepper spray is regarded as one of the best Self Defense Weapons on the market and shouldn't be disregarded to how it can affect a potential attacker. Pepper spray will do the job for you to allow you to get to safety. I do caution though, when spraying make sure you hit the face directly and watch the wind direction as it can spray back at you instead. You want to make sure you are getting a direct hit and not worry on you becoming the victim of pepper spray in the meantime!
As always! If you don't carry your self defense weapon it will not help you!
