Use Pepper Spray With Respect. It Will Keep You Safe. But It Is A Weapon And Should Be Treated With Respect
There are numerous options of defense spray available today for your self-defense protection. You can get them in a sold stream, a mist cone, or fogging stream . With less than lethal personal protection options , pepper spray or mace spray are right up there at the top of popularity for two main reasons: ease of use and effectiveness.
Mace pepper spray are very good at disabling most any attacker . On top of the different spray options , there are many choice in size and shape as well as potency .
pepper spray, is a very simple irritant that restricts the airways and causes the eyes to tear severely . A good thing to keep in mind is how hot is the pepper spray you are using ? Not all brands are created equal. Concentration does not necessarily indicate “hot,” nor does it infer that the higher the percentage or concentration the more effective it will be. The heat of the pepper spray is based on a number called Scolville Heat Units which measures how hot the pepper spray is. Hot peppers are actually rated in the same manner . The most effective use pepper spray relies on one primary objective: are you actually able to hit the attacker ?
Any time you are walking around on foot like leaving a store as an example , you should have your pepper spray in your hand and ready to use instantly. If you find yourself facing an attacker you wants to be able to have it right there to defend yourself if need be.
To have effective use of Pepper Spray it is important to practice on non-organic targets. Having pepper spray on you is only one part of the puzzle , being able to use it on time and on target must be your primary objective.
Being careful with pepper spray is probably one of the most important pieces of advice . If you spray into the wind means you receive the full force of the spray leaving your attacker in an even better position to do you harm. Think before you spray!
In the hands of reasonable people, pepper or mace spray can be a valuable self defense tool. However, it is so important to remember at all times that they are also weapons, and must be handled with a high degree of skill and confidence. Always follow basic safety precautions and rules for pepper and/or mace spray use.
It is a great way to stay safe. So go out and find the perfect pepper spray for you and walk down the street with a confident stride.
Posted on: Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 6:54 pm 
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