| Pepper spray is a very simple self defence tool | | | | Is Pepper Spray Dangerous for Me? |
| that provides inconspicuous protection without | | | | No. Because pepper spray is contained in a high |
| violence. Once sprayed, pepper spray will irritate | | | | pressure aerosol can it is released in a steady and |
| the eyes and cause them to tear, which creates | | | | easy to aim spray. This ensures that the pepper |
| temporary discomfort and distorted vision. | | | | spray hits only the desired target, making it safe |
| Who is Pepper Spray Used By? | | | | for the user and any innocent bystanders. |
| Pepper spray's history as a self defence item | | | | What are some other benefits of Pepper Spray? |
| cannot be questioned. It has been used by police | | | | In addition to being non-lethal, highly effective, and |
| officers as a non-violent way to control | | | | easy to use, pepper spray is also inconspicuous |
| dangerous situations. It has also established itself | | | | and easy to carry. Small canisters can be easily |
| as a reliable defence for hunters and other | | | | kept in a purse or pocket without drawing |
| woodsmen who are at risk of attack from wild | | | | attention to themselves. Moreover, pepper spray |
| animals such as coyotes, bears, and wolves. | | | | manufacturers have become very innovative with |
| More than this, pepper spray has evened the | | | | their canisters even offering pepper spray rings, |
| playing field for those who may not be as | | | | pens, and key chains. Because pepper spray is so |
| physically strong as the person who they need | | | | carrier friendly, this ensures that you will be able |
| protection from. Women and the elderly often | | | | to carry it around with you at all times - |
| find that carrying pepper spray allows them to | | | | increasing the likelihood of getting away from an |
| feel secure knowing they could defend | | | | attacker. Remember: a self defence tool will only |
| themselves even against a large male attacker. | | | | work if you have it on you when you are |
| Finally, pepper spray is often a favorite for people | | | | attacked. |
| who are uncomfortable using force to defend | | | | Is Pepper Spray Legal? |
| themselves - regardless of their personal strength. | | | | Yes, in the many places citizens are allowed to |
| New liability laws and some personal beliefs can | | | | protect themselves with pepper spray. However, |
| make a victim hesitant to fight back physically or | | | | every country, and even every state, has its |
| use a more violent self defence tool. Luckily, | | | | own laws which are changed regularly. For this |
| anyone who is either unable or unwilling to use | | | | reason, you should be sure to research the laws |
| force is still able to protect themselves in | | | | of the area in which you live or are planning to |
| dangerous situations with pepper spray. | | | | travel before carrying pepper spray with you. |
| How Can Pepper Spray Protect Me? | | | | A great place to start is with . This company |
| When faced with a dangerous situation, the | | | | offers a wide variety of self defense tools, |
| would-be victim simply aims their pepper spray | | | | including pepper spray and mace, and provides |
| canister at the attacker and sprays. The pepper | | | | consumers with education on self protection. In |
| spray is then released from a high pressure | | | | addition to the online resources, BLJ's Enterprises |
| aerosol can. The active ingredient in pepper spray | | | | supplies its customers with personal attention to |
| is capsaicin. This chemical is a plant derivative that | | | | help ensure that they receive the self defense |
| comes for a member of the chilli pepper family. | | | | item that perfectly suits their needs. |