Pepper Spray For Self Defense
Pepper sprays are self defense weapon designed basically to spray on an attacker’s face. It instantly distresses the mucous membranes which causes temporary blindness in the eyes.
Tissues that are coating the bronchial tube get swelled up and the attacker fails to get the required amount of oxygen. Its effect last for at least 90 minutes after spraying and effects the throat, eyes, lungs and nose badly. The victim will be debilitated long enough to let one escape or get help.
Being an inflammatory substance, pepper spray can affect even those who usually do not register pain such as drug addicts, badly drunk or psychotics. One can use it against attacking animals as well. Today it has gained immense popularity, especially among women as a self defense tool.
Pepper spray which is made from cayenne pepper in high concentrations. Some of these sprays also contain an ineffaceable dye that puts a permanent mark on the attacker. Hot cayenne peppers are chili peppers and they contain an alkaloid known as capsaicin which is the main ingredient of pepper sprays.
Today there are wide varieties of pepper sprays available, which are convenient for women to carry in their purse. They are even available in small enough size to attach on a key chain, or in the form of spraying rings. Women should learn to use them safely.
But make sure before carrying this self defense tools, whether there is legal permission to carry this tool for self defense in the country you are in. In most states, you are allowed to purchase pepper spray over the counter. You are not allowed to carry pepper spray in airplanes. Some US states do have restriction on carrying peeper spray. You have to obey certain rules while carrying it.
You need to practice your aim so that you can spray it on the attacker in panic. Practice is necessary so that you can aim assailant’s eye. Remember he can counter attack to make you helpless.
There is no doubt that pepper spray is a good self defense tool and increasingly becoming popular, but it can be used as a weapon too. When used unwisely or maliciously, it can lead you to land in trouble. Use it carefully, after learning the safety precautions, only in emergency situations.
