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