Pepper Spray – Do You Need It?

Many people have watched the evening news and seen the details of someone who was attacked and maybe even killed by an unknown assailant. These attacks occur in parking lots, at restaurants, and in line at the department of motor vehicles. Human beings are volatile and when they are disturbed or mentally ill, there is no telling what kind of behavior can ensue. The best policy is to always be on you guard and never to put yourself in harm’s way. However, in the event that something unexpected occurs, you should always know that pepper spray is one of the most effective defense products available.
If you’ve never thought about carrying pepper spray before, you should know that it is a completely legal, non lethal weapon that uses a natural spice to disable and stop criminals who might be trying to attack your person. This spray is available in a variety of different brands and sizes of canister. This spray is typically most popular with women who are concerned about having to fight off a male assailant who might be bigger and more powerful than they are physically, although men and children also carry it in different situations.

You should know as much as you can about pepper spray before you decide to carry it. Even though it is non lethal and completely legal to carry, you should know that it is still extremely dangerous and should not be used as a toy or in any kind of a prank situation. If you feel threatened in an uncomfortable situation, you should be prepared to brandish and threaten to use the spray on the people who are making you feel this way. If they do not back off or give you the space that you need to feel safe, you should not feel bad about deploying the product.

If you’ve never sprayed pepper spray before, you should know that in most cases it contains cayenne pepper mixed with oil and other accelerants. This should be sprayed directly into the face, eyes, mouth and nose of an assailant to cause searing pain and the production of mucus from all of the membranes. In most cases, this will be extremely painful and will cause the assailant to drop to the ground. Once you’ve disabled the person who was threatening you, you can run away and call the police.