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Efficient defense methods you can count on in bad situations. Pound for pound self defense spray such as pepper spray or mace are the most effective self defense products on the market!
Pepper Spray History
Research suggests ancient China being the first to use pepper powder as a defense weapon. The Chinese put ground cayenne in rice paper and flung it at the face of their enemies. Japan's police used the "metsubishi," a box used to blow pepper into the eyes.
Developed in the 1960s, pepper spray was first sold under the name Halt Animal Repellent. This was a pepper spray derived from a combination of tear gases & mustard gases used by the military and police forces.
First used by the Postal Service in the 80's as a dog repellent, many soon discovered the effectiveness of defense spray on bears and other vicious animals. In 1987 the FBI endorsed it as an "official chemical agent", but it wasn't until 1991 that more than 3,000 local law enforcement agencies added it as common duty gear.
A pharmacologist of the early 1900‘s, Wilbur Scoville, developed the standard for measuring the power of capsaicin. The Scoville Organoleptic Test was used to determine the temperature of peppers. Scoville conducted research by measuring the ground pepper into a mixture of sugar, water, and alcohol. This is now referred to as an SHU or Scoville Heat Unit.
How is Pepper Spray Made
Pepper Spray is derived from the chili pepper. The active ingredient is capsaicin in pepper spray which is a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chilis. This compound (oleoresin capsicum or OC) is then diluted with a percentage of water ranging from 5% to 18% and mixed with propellants (for spraying) and UV dye (for identifying purposes).
Pepper spray usually comes in canisters which are often small enough to be carried in a pocket or purse. However, pepper spray products are now available in a wide variety of applicators.
Pepper Spray Effects
Being an inflammatory, pepper spray’s effects are; immediate painful closing of the eyes, difficulty breathing, runny nose, and severe coughing.
The length of the effects depend on the strength of the pepper spray and the victim, but average full effects last about thirty to forty-five minutes, with minor effects lasting for hours.
Victims may also experience nausea, temporary blindness, and a burning sensations on the affected skin. Normally, these effects will wear off with no permanent damage.
How To Use Pepper Spray
CARRY IT WITH YOU. So many are involved in bad situations only to have their pepper spray in the glove box or sitting in a drawer. Keep yours where you can use it. Violence can happen very quickly. Pepper spray, as with all self defense products must be available to be effective.
Research keychain pepper spray or a visor pepper spray among many others as handy methods of keeping your pepper spray within reach.
ALWAYS PRATICE! Take your defense spray into the woods or remote locatation to train yourself for that cruical moment. Beware of "blowback", note the wind direction.
When using pepper spray in self defense situation you’ll want to aim at the face and the eyes of the attacker for the most best results. Used correctly, you will have plenty of time to get to safety or take control of the situation, and the assailant will not suffer lethal injury.
OC is effective against all attackers including drug / alcohol users and psychotics. Pepper spray products are also an effective deterrent against attacking or vicious animals.
Neutralizing Pepper Spray
What if you accidentally spray yourself or someone by mistake?
Modern technologies still haven’t found an effective method to completely neutralize the effects of pepper spray. Be assured, many have attempted to develop antidotes or “quick cures” and sell them on the open market without success. NO quick solution for pepper spray exist!
However, the effects can be minimized.
Remember that Capsaicin is not soluble in water, and even large amounts of water will not wash it off.
The most effective treatment we have found for the extreme effects pepper spray are; a combination of milk, honey, mild detergent, and baking soda. This will help soothe the area and removes some of the pepper spray chemical.
Baby shampoo may also be used on the skin or hair to expel oily resin which also contains the OC chemical. For the eyes; victims should blink vigorously to encourage tears or use an eye wash, this will help flush some of the irritant.
If you're sprayed, try washing your face using soap, dishwashing liquid or another mild detergent right away. Anything cooling like ice, cold water, or even a fan will provide some relief.
Cold milk is a favorite among professionals, milk is readily availble.
ALWAYS avoid rubbing the affected area, this will prolonging the burning sensation and spread the compound to other areas. Don’t even touch affected areas.
NEVER apply oils or creams! These will trap the capsaicin to the skin and could intensify the pepper spray effects causing burns and blistering.
Emergency response teams have used a non-toxic eyedrop solution of 1:1 water and aluminum hydroxide “Maalox” which helps with pepper spray symptoms.
Police and governmental agencies have stated that acne medicine or wash helps to remove pepper spray from the skin. Then use common over the counter eye flush for pepper spray in the eyes. Some "triple-action" pepper sprays also contain "tear gas", follow the same procedure as for pepper spray.
Defense sprays may also contain a UV dye that is used for identification of sprayed individuals (little can be done, but these effects are not as harsh).
Is Pepper Spray Legal?
Yes, pepper spray and mace are legal in all US states. You may not carry it on an airplane and some US states have pepper spray restrictions and formulation rules:
Who Uses Pepper Spray
Many professionals use Mace & Pepper Spray on a daily basis. Law enforcement and military use and carry some form of self defense spray as part of their duty gear.
In addition, security companies and institutional facilities such as prisons and jails all use and carry self defense sprays such as pepper spray or Mace.
Why Defense Spray
POWERFUL Self Defense. Easy to use and affordable for the individual concerned with self defense. Unlike other weapons that require close proximity to the attacker, self defense spray will disable a subject from a range of 8-20 feet away minimizing your contact and risk.
Pepper Spray or MACE is effective! Designed to SAVE YOU from attack of even the biggest, most aggressive assailant. self defense sprays have extreme self defense capabilities.