Pepper Spray

Most responsible people in the free world strive to take care of themselves and their families. One expression of such responsibility is a well-thought-out insurance plan. People insure their lives, cars and their homes. So why is it so many people fail to insure their own personal safety?

For many, personal self defense is fast becoming an important component of a broad-based insurance plan. Self defense awareness is actually simple and not nearly as expensive as more traditional insurance. One of the most effective and economical methods of self defense is the use of pepper spray.

No one wants to be a victim. Highly effective and economical products such as pepper spray could make the difference between your survival and demise. First, pepper spray is not lethal. The active ingredient is Oleoresin Capsicum, often referred to as OC, which is derived from cayenne pepper. The method of delivery of this product is via small pressurized canisters that have the ability to blast pepper spray up to 10 feet, immediately stopping an aggressor. These canisters are often disguised as other more innocent products allowing the user to carry them without attracting attention.

Pepper spray is a chemical irritant causing temporary redness, swelling, itching and tearing to the skin and eyes. Direct contact with the eyes often results in dilation of the pupils, which results in temporary loss of vision. When inhaled or taken orally (which often happens with a well-aimed blast), pepper spray causes coughing, nausea and choking. These effects generally last for 30 to 45 minutes. Needless to say, any or all of these symptoms will completely stop an attacker in his tracks.

Pepper spray products are available in a wide variety of choices. There are keychain canisters, lipstick dispensers, canisters pens, personal pagers and others resembling common, everyday products. There are even pepper spray products designed as jewelry such as rings. All are designed to provide the user with both the feeling of privacy and security in knowing they are prepared in the event of an attack.

Pepper spray is used by law enforcement agencies and private citizens the world over because it is an excellent, non-lethal method for stopping an attacker. The most common methods of delivery for pepper spray are liquid, foam and gel. Each of these mediums is effective in releasing the active ingredient, Oleoresin Capsicum. Many people favor gel products because it has a slightly greater range and is more difficult for the attacker to remove. Many pepper spray products have the ability to ‘tag’ an attacker with an ultra violet marker making identification easier once the individual is in police custody.

You have many choices in personal self defense products. When considering the one best suited to you, think about the stopping power of pepper spray. None of us are looking for trouble, but when trouble finds you, the best insurance is preparation.