You are bubbling with confidence and never fear while out of the protective four walls of your home. But remember you cannot rule out violence against yourself.In fact, it could happen to anyone. You should always remain prepared against any eventuality. And, there is no better way of ensuring your safety than self defense. You need to learn proper self-defense techniques but to begin with you can save your dignity or life, by carrying such a simple and light objective as a personal defense spray.
Pepper spray is a powerful self-defense substance containing Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), a pepper that causes an excruciating burning sensation when sprayed in the eyes. It incapacitates your attacker for at least 30 minutes and allows you to make an escape.
Peppergard, manufactured by Mace,can befired 18 to 20 half-second bursts, from a distance of up to 15 ft.Some pepper sprays can spray up to 18 feet, while others have much shorter ranges. Maximum effectiveness can be achieved within 10 feet. It causes intense pain, temporary blindness and shortness of breath in predators, and helps you get away safely.
Peppergard is a popular self defense tool. But it is important to understand the capabilities of pepper spray or any other personal safety product before attempting to use it for personal protection.
• Pepper spray should be kept away from children. • Please remember the shelf life of your pepper spray canister. • Shake the pepper spray canisterregularly to maintain chemical mixture and effectiveness. • Avoid exposing a pepper spray canister to extreme heat or cold. • Aim at the assailant within the range of the pepper spray canister. • Please ensure that the pepper spray canister functionsproperly when you need it. Also, you should be able to access it quickly. • You should be comfortable holding the can and getting your finger on the trigger fast, so that you can use it promptly. • You should always check that the spray is pointed away from you before you pull the trigger. • You should know how far your pepper spray can fire to administer it most effectively on an attacker. • You should aim for the person’s eyes as pepper spray causes excruciating burning and swelling of the eyes, resulting in temporary blindness. • You should often check the supply of your pepper spray canister. Be on your guard that you do not run out when you need it most.
Thus, pepper spray is a popular personal safety device but before you decide on purchasing it, you should weigh in all pros and cons before relying on it for self-protection. Please remember that any such safety device is a tool that gives varying results as per awareness and physical fighting skills of the user and the conditions confronted.
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