Using Pepper Spray As Personal Defense Tool
3:40 PM // 0 comments // sb blogger // Category: Self-defence //By Joe Davidson
Effective self defense tools are essential for personal safety. Especially in many urban areas, having a useful and readily available method of defense brings peace of mind to day to day living. In some cases, it can help the user avoid becoming the victim of a violent attack. The chemical that makes self defense spray effecive is a derivative of pepper capsacian and is made useful by aerosol dispersal.
Available without a permit, defense sprays are easy to acquire, but some states restrict some types and chemicals. The common pepper spray contains the "OC" derivative, so always check the type of spray prior to purchase.
These sprays are of course inflammatory to ones coming in contact with it. Pepper spray or defense sprays containing CS or CN chemicals have been proven not as effective as OC (oleoresin capsicum) . When hit with an OC spray, the recipient will expeirence pain and temporary blindness as the chemical causes irritation, swelling of mucous membranes and tearing of the eyes.
Self Defense and Pepper sprays are effective self defense weapons. However care must be taken to only use it when you are confronting a credible threat to your health or safety.
Based on years of experience, we recommend the following tips when carrying and using self defense or pepper sprays.
1. Position the thumb on top of the spray while facing it away from you and squeeze hard when deploying the spray. Always know exactly where the spray is and keep it easily accessible.
2. Should the time arise to use the spray, aim the spray at the attackers face. Then move the stream in figure-eight pattern to make it difficult for the attacker to avoid it.
3. Ensure that you get the spray into the mouth and eyes. Even if the stream does not halt the assault it may will slow the attacker down to allow one to escape the situation. Of course contact law enforcement by dialling 911 immediately.
Self defense sprays are available in a variety of packages including lipstick cases, fake cell phones and key chain ornaments. Remember though to find a spray containing the OC chemical as others are simply not as effective.
Treating one's personal safety as an individual responsibility requires being prepared for any eventuality. And a good pepper or self defense spray is a solid investment.
Available without a permit, defense sprays are easy to acquire, but some states restrict some types and chemicals. The common pepper spray contains the "OC" derivative, so always check the type of spray prior to purchase.
These sprays are of course inflammatory to ones coming in contact with it. Pepper spray or defense sprays containing CS or CN chemicals have been proven not as effective as OC (oleoresin capsicum) . When hit with an OC spray, the recipient will expeirence pain and temporary blindness as the chemical causes irritation, swelling of mucous membranes and tearing of the eyes.
Self Defense and Pepper sprays are effective self defense weapons. However care must be taken to only use it when you are confronting a credible threat to your health or safety.
Based on years of experience, we recommend the following tips when carrying and using self defense or pepper sprays.
1. Position the thumb on top of the spray while facing it away from you and squeeze hard when deploying the spray. Always know exactly where the spray is and keep it easily accessible.
2. Should the time arise to use the spray, aim the spray at the attackers face. Then move the stream in figure-eight pattern to make it difficult for the attacker to avoid it.
3. Ensure that you get the spray into the mouth and eyes. Even if the stream does not halt the assault it may will slow the attacker down to allow one to escape the situation. Of course contact law enforcement by dialling 911 immediately.
Self defense sprays are available in a variety of packages including lipstick cases, fake cell phones and key chain ornaments. Remember though to find a spray containing the OC chemical as others are simply not as effective.
Treating one's personal safety as an individual responsibility requires being prepared for any eventuality. And a good pepper or self defense spray is a solid investment.
About the Author:
Officer Joe Davidson is an experienced police and public safety officer. He owns StunTech Products which distributes personal self defense tools such as defense sprays, stun guns and other tools to increase personal safety at home and work. Check here for free reprint licence: Using Pepper Spray As Personal Defense Tool.
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