OC Spray – Mini Pepper Spray- The Most Discreet Personal Defense System One of the most difficult things about defending yourself is that, usually, the physical attack comes as a surprise. Self defense items are today used by millions of people to prevent and defend themselves against all kinds of crimes from animal attach, home burglary, [...]
Image by Getty Images via @daylife The world can be a dangerous place. Most of the time that is not the case. You can walk down the street safely without worries, and probably have someone by your side just in case. However, for those rare times when it is dangerous, protection is handy to have [...]
Image via Wikipedia Pepper spray comes from the capsicum plant family, and causes immediate inflammation if the eyes, respiratory system and skin. The effects of pepper spray last anywhere from thirty, to forty-five minutes, depending on the strength and concentration of the spray, as well as the amount used. Manufactures measure the strength of the [...]
Pepper spray, or oleoresin capsicum, is legal to use for your personal protection and self defense in most states. However, transporting defense spray or another disabling chemical or device (such as a stun gun) from one place to another can be somewhat tricky-especially if you are traveling by plane. Today’s airline restrictions are very strict, [...]
Image via Wikipedia If you are thinking about purchasing a self defense spray, it is no mystery that it can be a difficult experience. There are so many different brands to choose from. However the two most common are usually mace and some other type of pepper spray such as streetwise, wildfire, peppershot or some [...]
Image via Wikipedia In general terms pepper spray is a chemical self defense tool usually found in an aerosol can and comes in various forms such as a stream, fogger, foam and even gel. It is also defined by the percentage and one of three chemicals found in the ingredients. Regardless of what the chemical [...]
Pepper spray does in fact have a shelf life. The average shelf life of a pepper spray is typically around 3 to 4 years. Most defense sprays have an expiration date stamped on the canister. A pepper spray’s effectiveness is derived mainly from its chemical compound of OC or Oleoresin Capsicum. OC is a natural [...]
Image via Wikipedia Many people have decided that pepper spray is a good option for them when it comes to self defense. There are as many reasons for this as there are people who decide to carry some form of personal protection. Each person had their own set of circumstances that leads this to this [...]