subject: Self Defense Products-why Picking The Right Pepper Spray Is Important [print this page] When it comes to self defense products choices can be confusing. There are so many of them that you need to do your homework before you pick which one you want to carry.
Self defense products are a category of nonlethal self defense weapons that have developed a tremendous track record over the years with use by law enforcement agencies and the military. They have been used mostly for crowd control and criminal apprehension.
Their evolution into the civilian community was easy to see. They are effective, easy-to-use, easy to conceal, and very inexpensive.
Self defense products are meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation and seek help. Even though they may cause some nasty pain no long-lasting damage is done. Pepper sprays for example, will incapacitate an assailant for up to 45 minutes.
Oleoresin capsicum (OC) is the main ingredient in pepper sprays. It causes so much tearing in the eyes that the eyes may shut. It also causes choking, shortness of breath, and oh yeah a bunch of pain. The assailant may be swearing at you for hours. Some disorientation may also occur.
There are several different kinds of pepper spray mostly different delivery systems. There is a gel, spray, foam and fogger to choose from.
Double action pepper spray uses a combination of CS teargas and the UV dye to mark the assailant for further identification.
Triple action pepper spray uses oleoresin capsicum, which is the most common ingredient in pepper spray, tear gas and the UV dye.
The pepper gel holds up better in outdoor situations and has a range of 18 feet.
The Mace pepper gun has the longest range of any self defense product in the world. Up to 25 feet and can handle multiple attackers.
So do some home work and choose wisely grasshopper. Your life may depend on it!
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.
A 10% solution of OC spray is illegal in some jurisdictions. So check the internet or your local sheriff's department first before getting some.
