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Pepper Spray, Bear Repellent, Mace & Tear Gas

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Pepper spray is one of the best Non-lethal, general-purpose, cost effective self-defense tools ever developed. Most police in the U.S. carry it, as do FBI agents. Several decades of street use by law enforcement and civilians proves that this type of product is a safe and effective self-defense tool. Effective, fast-acting oleoresin capsicum, OC spray is an extremely effective tool for many situations, and an excellent tactic would be to have it available on your person, in your hand, in your purse or pocket or whenever you are in an unfamiliar area or going to or from your car or home. One of the great things about pepper spray is that it does no permanent damage. Non-lethal self defense and extremely effective, pepper spray will temporarily blind an attacker when properly sprayed in the facial area and eyes.

Pepper spray is now used by nearly every law enforcement agency throughout the country because it is effective! Mace pepper spray and tear gas does not directly cause permanent harm. Pepper spray works on domestic animals as well as humans and its effects fully wear off in about two hours. Pepper spray is the best non-lethal personal protection available and it really works!

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Mace® PepperGard® 10% Police Strength Pepper Spray,<br>Personal Model 80153
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Sabre Self-Defense Spray with UV Marking Dye, Model SPKC-14
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Self Defense Tear Gas & Pepper SpraySelf Defense Tear Gas & Pepper Spray Chemical Sprays

Pepper Spray is an effective security product for your personal protection and self defense. Pepper Spray is a self defense weapon derived from cayenne peppers.

Tear gas and pepper spray are low cost personal self-defense devices to help fight off an attacker. It is not to be used offensively to protect property or on someone you merely dislike. When used by surprise, pepper spray is an excellent distraction, allowing you time to get away. Women will find a can of pepper spray a to be a great safety accessory. Use the mace brand pepper spray used by law enforcement around the country! Our online mace pepper spray store has the best quality pepper sprays to use for self protection in any situation. You can use your mace pepper spray for warding off a bear while camping or while going out in town to safely get away from an attacker and call the police.

If properly contaminated with pepper spray, an attacker will not be able to open their eyes for 10 minutes up to an hour which is plenty of time for you to put a safe distance between yourself and an attacker. Pepper spray is now used by nearly every law enforcement agency throughout the country. Pepper spray is the best non-lethal personal protection available and it really works! Since OC pepper spray is an inflammatory agent, it is effective against those who feel no pain such as psychotics, drunks, or drug abusers. Some of our pepper spray also contains ultraviolet dye for police identification. This pepper spray has also proven to be the best deterrent available for attacking animals.

Self-defense chemical sprays or tear gas, come is three general categories of active ingredients: CN, CS, and OC.

CN, which is an abbreviation for chloroacetophenone was used by the military and police departments in the 60s and 70s, but is not used much anymore. This product is not really a gas, but rather crystals suspend in liquid and placed under pressure to create a vapor. Tear gas products such as MACE have proven to be less effective against violent attackers, especially those under the influence of narcotics and alcohol. Additionally, these tear gas products have a fairly slow reaction time of three to thirty seconds.

CS is short for orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile. It is a micro-pulverized irritant. It irritates the mucous membrane of the nose, throat, eyes, and the skin in high concentrations. It works better than CN, but is not readily available to the public. Both of these chemicals sprays can be toxic and cause serious vomiting, and choking. CN and CS are not all that effective against dogs because they lack lactimal glands.

OC is short for oleoresin capsicum, which is extracted from chili peppers and is commonly called Pepper Spray. This product is the most widely sold today and the spray of choice for police since 1977. Pepper spray is generally regarded to be the most distressing to experience, but it must be sprayed directly in the eyes or inhaled to be most effective. The product is an oily liquid that is not very soluble in water. The strongest concentrations are 15% active ingredients and rated at least two-million scoville heat units. The high scoville heat rating is more important than the percentage of ingredients. Direct facial contact and inhalation of the spray will induce coughing, choking, and nausea, as well as dilation of the eye capillaries resulting in temporary blindness. The mucous membranes will swell causing breathing difficulties and causing the assailant to be temporarily incapacitated. Skin contact will cause a burning sensation, which is further aggravated by rubbing the area. A one second burst can affect an attacker for up to 45 minutes without causing permanent damage.

Why Use Pepper Spray?

My response to inquiries are always, "Who would be using the pepper spray and why?" Most of the replies are the expected ones, like "For self-protection when out in public," or I work late at night and I’m scared to walk to my car," or "I have an ex-something who is stalking me and I want to defend myself." In these examples, the intended uses vary from general to specific use.

The majority of persons who inquire about carrying a self-defense device don’t have a specific need or purpose in mind. Their basis for wanting such a device stems from a general fear of assault. These persons will carry the canister for a week or two until the novelty wears off and then it will find its way to the bottom of a purse, a glove compartment, or dresser drawer. Many casual users end up accidentally spraying themselves or their pets or when their children get into it they discard it.

Persons wanting to carry tear gas should take a training course before purchasing it. Most legitimate instructors will sell the product that best meets your needs. Tear gas ideally should be carried in the same place every day. A belt holster or loose outer coat pocket is best. A purse or key chain is a poor location because the canister is not always accessible. If you must walk into a dark parking lot or some isolated place you should have the tear gas canister in your hand and finger on the trigger. Surprise assaults happen very quickly and usually without warning. If the canister is not in your hand you simply won’t have time to retrieve it. The effective range of most spray canisters is approximately 3-10 feet depending whether the canister emits a mist or stream. In my experience, when a person properly carries pepper spray they become hyper-vigilant. Most people soon realize they will never need the spray because of their heightened awareness of their surroundings. When alert, it is difficult for an assailant to surprise you. It is better to think of alternatives to avoid a confrontation in the first place like relocating your car, changing your work schedule, or setting up a buddy system when walking in secluded urban areas.

When to Use Pepper Spray

Tear gases are for personal self-defense only to fight off an attacker. It is not to be used offensively to protect property or on someone you merely dislike. When used by surprise, pepper spray is an excellent distraction, allowing you time to get away. Contrary to media advertising, pepper spray does not guarantee stopping power or cause paralysis. An assailant can still grab you, punch you, stab you, or shoot you and will definitely be angrier after being sprayed. Also, tear gas may not be as effective on the insane, drug addicts, intoxicated, or hysterical persons.

Pepper spray should be directed at the assailants face at close range either in a stream, spray, or mist and never sprayed wildly at a crowd in congested areas. Most pepper spray victims instinctively fall immediately to their knees and start rubbing their eyes (which makes it worse). The pain has been described as two red-hot pieces of steel being pushed into your eyes and a blow-torch applied to your face. Be aware that pepper spray has a blinding effect...so make sure your victim does not accidentally fall down stairs, walk into the street, or operate a motor vehicle. Pepper spray causes the eyes to shut very quickly and you sometimes have to use your fingers to pry them open. Be wary of spray backsplash or blown-back from the wind. Try to avoid contact with the assailant as the oily spray can transfer to you and cause you distress. Once you use the spray, get out of there and call the police. If pepper spray gets on you, rinse the affected area repeatedly with cold water. Tearless baby shampoo sometimes works to cut the oily resin from your face and hair. Wash your hands several times with soap and water and wash your clothes separately for other items.

Liability Issues

Using pepper spray irresponsibly can incur criminal or civil liability. Spraying an innocent victim in the face can be a crime. Much like a punch in the face, it would be charged as assault or battery in most jurisdictions. The justification for using chemical sprays must either be self-defense from personal injury or an arrest situation, and the force must be reasonable under the circumstances. For example, you can't lawfully spray someone in the face for using obscene language or because you are simply afraid because of their appearance.

Pepper Spray, Tear Gas, Mace and The Law Some states regulate or forbid tear gas, or some may allow cities to make their own assorted laws regarding tear gas. Many countries, including Canada, also forbid tear gas. For this reason, it's a good idea to call the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over your destination before you bring tear gas somewhere to find out about its tear gas laws. Misuse of tear gas in California comes with state penalties of up to a $1000 fine and/or up to three years in prison, not to mention a possible felony conviction on record. Examples of misuse include using tear gas on people in anger, spraying it as a joke, or possession of tear gas by prohibited persons. Minors, drug addicts or persons convicted of felonies, assault or misuse of tear gas are legally prohibited from possessing tear gas, although there are few barriers to procurement of tear gas by these people. To be legally purchased, possessed or used in California, any canister must have a label that says "WARNING: The use of this substance or device for any purpose other than self-defense is a crime under the law. The contents are dangerous--use with care." The maximum legal net weight for a canister is 2.5 ounces, or 70 grams of OC, CS or CN. CR is not legal for civilian use.

There are four major chemicals used as tear gasses. The first two are CS and CN, short for orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile and chloroacetophenone, respectively. They are the most common by far. A third, code named CR (dibenz(b,f)-1,4-oxazepin), has not come into civilian use. At standard temperature and pressure, these are actually white crystals with fairly low vapor pressures, not gasses, and they're not very soluble in water. In order to disperse them, they are suspended in a liquid carrier and aerosolized. You have probably heard of Mace, which is one of many brands of CN tear gas and is a well recognized trade name by both civilian and law enforcement tear gas users. The fourth is pepper spray, which is the oleoresin capsicum extracted from chili peppers. It's the chemical that gives them their hot quality. OC is a reddish-orange, oily liquid, insoluble in water. This agent is also dispersed by aerosol. Tear gas has been credited with saving lives when police are faced with barricade situations and combative suspects. Its use is a standard tactic which usually facilitates an arrest without the need for lethal force. It has also been used by the military in Vietnam, amid international controversy. Many considered its use in warfare to be a violation of the Geneva Protocols.

One infamous use of tear gas occurred at Kent State University in Ohio in 1970. Although National Guard troops shooting students, killing four, was at the heart of the tragedy, the tear gas deployment on campus is well remembered. Pepper spray is generally regarded to be the most distressing to experience, but it must be sprayed in the eyes or inhaled directly to be effective. CS and CN, on the other hand, vaporize to some extent despite their low vapor pressures and may have some effect on a person who is hit less accurately due to the vapors being inhaled or drifting into the eyes. CS and CN may have some effect on a person sprayed in the groin area. Because of the different advantages of each, some formulations are being manufactured which contain blends of OC and either CS or CN. Also, despite the absence of vapors from oleoresin capsicum, aerosolized particles can remain airborne for a long time, especially indoors. Their concentrations can be high enough to irritate many people who were not even sprayed directly. One type of OC product attempts to eliminate aerosolized pepper spray entirely by propelling the agent in a thick foam.

While pepper spray is legal for use against bears in most states, the use of mace and tear gas is not.

The effects of exposure to tear gas can include tearing and involuntary closure of the eyes, with severe burning sensations on the nerve endings of the skin. Coughing, inflammation, mucous secretion, headache, dizziness, a tight feeling in the chest or excessive salivation may result. Pepper spray can cause a significant enough inflammatory response in the eyes to severely degrade the vision of even a PCP- intoxicated person who can't feel pain. If you are using tear gas defensively, target the face. A person properly sprayed with tear gas may experience panic, especially if you achieve an element of surprise. Pepper spray's effects may last up to 40 minutes after the agent has been completely irrigated from skin surfaces, with some minor irritation persisting up to a few hours after exposure. CS, CN and CR, on the other hand irritate when there is a sufficient concentration in contact with the skin and the 15-30 minutes of residual irritation degrades rapidly. CS is hydrolyzed in water, especially in basic solution; at pH 9, its half-life is about 1 minute. Your tear gas should come with a package insert that includes first aid instructions.

If you accidentally spray yourself with tear gas, you will probably not be able to find these instructions, let alone read them--so read them before you need them. If you become exposed to any of these types of tear gasses, copious amounts of cool water should begin to provide relief and rinse away the tear gas contamination. Warm water may intensify the burning and inflammation, though. Fresh air helps, and washing twice with soap is recommended. Try not to rub! Don't use a soap that contains a lot of oils, and don't apply oily lotions--they will carry tear gas particles deeper into your skin and prolong your discomfort. Remove any contact lenses if you get tear gas into your eyes--but not with fingers that have additional tear gas contamination. Don't touch your face before washing your hands after contacting tear gas. Remove any contaminated clothing, as you may recontaminate yourself from them, and CN or CS- soaked clothing will continue to give off noxious vapors. Pain may be reduced by taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug, like ibuprofen. In addition, an over-the-counter antihistamine may alleviate some of the effects of pepper spray. Unfortunately, the time it takes for your body to deliver the drug in a pill to the sites of irritation make them of little use until the effects are already wearing off. They will be most effective if taken before exposure, like the antidotes to some chemical warfare agents, making them rarely useful. Infants are very sensitive to tear gas and should be taken to a doctor immediately if exposed to it. Tear gas as a weapon of self defense can be an excellent distraction, allowing the victim time to get away. However, unlike a firearm, it has little “stopping power,” little ability to actually stop an attacker from causing you injury. Tear gas does not paralyze. A person sprayed with it may still grab you, hit you, stab you or shoot you. Also, tear gas may not affect the insane, addicts, intoxicated or hysterical persons.

A person threatening you with a lethal weapon can injure you mortally in less time than it takes you to draw and aim a tear gas weapon. An assailant may be able to take your canister away from you and use it against you. If this is happening, try to throw the spray away out of reach. Your spray could backfire at you in wind. Both wind and rain may reduce its range and effectiveness. CS, CN and CR tear gasses are usually not very effective against animals. In fact, law enforcement uses horses and dogs in areas they have deployed tear gas. OC has been proven effective against many animals, and has been available to the California public in an aerosol form for this purpose even before its use against humans became legalized. Most canisters sold for self-defense against humans, however, are marked “Not tested on animals.” If you are attacked, use plenty of spray in the assailants face and run away immediately Tell law enforcement about the incident right away. Remember a description of the assailant and the location of the incident and tell them to law enforcement in order to make an arrest possible.

The best safety measure is to avoid unnecessary risks whenever possible. Have a security plan: Make a habit of walking with others and stick to paths with good lighting, in public view whenever possible. Avoid areas known to be dangerous--never go with tear gas where you wouldn't go without. Although the Materials Safety Data Sheet for OC does not list any known specific lethal dose or lethal concentration, pepper spray has been implicated in the deaths of some people who were sprayed with it. These people suffered anaphylaxis, a violent allergic reaction that can be life threatening. Symptoms can include airways obstructed by swelling, fainting, and shock. Asthmatics are at higher risk of having an adverse reaction to pepper spray. Another bizarre risk factor that was recently reported is a history of violent behavior and confrontations with law enforcement; this statistic may be an artifact of these people having a higher probability of exposure in the first place, or having a higher probability to multiple exposures which might cause allergic sensitization in some individuals. For the reason of additional risk to asthmatics, such people who wish to carry tear gas for self defense but worry about possible wind-blowback may wish to consider a formulation which does not contain oleoresin capsicum, or at least a foam type pepper spray which reduces the risk from airborne particles of the OC agent. This risk of a bad reaction, however, is not going to be reduced for the user of a foam in a situation where an assailant takes the weapon away and uses it against the victim. Also, the possibility of this reaction emphasizes the importance of using pepper spray only in defense of people, not property. It also adds potential liability in these litigious times.

Canisters may have a shelf life of three to six years. They are usually conservatively dated to expire in one year. Shake the canister about once a month to keep the ingredients mixed. Canisters have the active ingredient mixed in a liquid, and a pressurized gas propellant. The inside of a tear gas canister is like a squirt bottle under pressure. An intake straw dips to the bottom of the canister, into the liquid mixture. For this reason, the canister must remain fairly upright. If it's held upside down while spraying, only the propellant may escape. If the canister is sprayed upside down, it will loose pressure and may not be able to spray when you need it, even though you may be able to hear and feel the liquid sloshing around and you believe the can is full. Other canister failures are possible. The nozzle may become clogged with lint or dirt. The trigger may break off. If left in a car on a hot day, a canister may be exposed to temperatures over 140 degrees F. Even if the it doesn't explode (which it might), this adverse condition may cause a leak or a loss of the pressure needed to fire the device. It could also shorten the life of the active ingredients. If you wish to test your canister for pressure, make your spray burst only a fraction of a second and don't do this often, as there may be as little as four seconds or less worth of spray in some models. The label or instructions of a good brand should tell you how many seconds of spray it has. Although floating the device in water to determine the quantity of ingredients left has been recommended in the past, be aware that this may cause the label to fall off or dissolve, and the device will no longer comply with the law unlabelled. Keep it away from children! You are responsible for the use of your canister.

It is vital that you give some thought in advance to how you will carry your tear gas canister. A purse can be a poor location, as it is likely to end up at the bottom and you will have to dig for it in an emergency. A purse with an accessible, open pocket where the spray can't get lost may be better than keeping it loose in the bag, but the first indication that you need your spray may be when an assailant is already tugging on your purse. Consider carrying the device in the same place whenever possible. That way, you won't have to think, "where is it today?" in the heat of the moment. Try various carrying methods and practice drawing the weapon. Make sure you can draw it quickly from wherever you're keeping it. Good, accessible locations include inside a pants pocket, especially for the models with a clip. If it's clipped onto the outside of a pocket or belt, it may be dislodged accidentally or grabbed by an attacker. At the very least, it may be noticed before you use it, removing the element of surprise which adds to the effectiveness of tear gas. Most clip models have the clip on the left side of the canister, which leaves the majority of the canister concealed if it's kept in the left pocket with the clip out. If you are comfortable drawing the weapon with your left hand, this is a good configuration. If this type of canister were kept in the right pocket, it would be backwards when it is pulled out. Another good location may be a loose outer pocket of a jacket. Belt holsters are available for some models. Although these are visible, the canister may be less recognizable to an attacker in a holster than it would be bare. The importance of accessibility can not be over stressed. How much warning might you have in a typical assault? How long does it takes you to draw your weapon? Does the way you carry your canister allow you to draw it in time to hinder an assault? Keep in mind that most canisters are effective up to about a ten foot range.

You should have your tear gas with you whenever possible. Hopefully, you will never need it. But if you do, you are unlikely to know when until the very moment you need to grab for it. Always remember that you assume all risk and liability for owning and using tear gas, including pepper spray. Even if you use it correctly, there is no guarantee that it will always be effective at hindering an attack, and there is always the possibility that it may be used against you instead. I hope this document has given you a better understanding of tear gas as a weapon for self defense. Please be careful and safe!

Remember these important tips:

Examine your reasons for wanting pepper spray

Take a training course from a professional before buying

Use pepper spray for self-defense or during an arrest

Don’t let children get access to pepper spray

Don’t ever use tear gas it in a moving vehicle

Try to avoid isolated or dangerous areas

Tear gas canister must be readily accessible

Use only in dire emergency to aid in escape

Spray directly into the assailants face

Avoid contact with the person sprayed

Run away and call the police

Rinse your eyes repeatedly with cold water, if affected

Use tearless baby shampoo to cut the oil resin

Pepper Spray & Tear Gas Effects:

All chemical agents used such a pepper spray and tear gas are either or both an irritant or inflammatory to all parts of the body they may come in contact with, like the skin and the internal surfaces (such as inside the mouth and the respiratory tract) and the eyes. If you are exposed to any of the agents, you may experience:

Stinging, burning in your eyes, nose, mouth and skin

Excessive tearing, causing your vision to blur

Runny nose

Increased salivation

Coughing and difficulty breathing

Disorientation, confusion and sometimes panic

Intense anger from pepper spray exposure is a common response; this can be useful if you are prepared for it and are able to focus it towards recovery and returning to the action.

The good news is that all this is temporary. Discomfort from tear gas usually disappears after 5-30 minutes, while the worst pepper spray discomfort may take 20 minutes to 2 hours to subside. The effects of both diminish sooner with treatment. Because pepper spray penetrates to the nerve endings, its effects may last for hours after removal from the skin.

There are many myths about treatment and prevention. Much of this misinformation is potentially dangerous. Some of it, if applied, could greatly increase or prolong a person's reaction to exposure, or at the very least provide a false sense of security.

Prevention:

For most healthy people, the effects of tear gas and pepper spray are temporary. However, for some people the effects can be long-lasting and life-threatening.

People with the conditions listed below should be aware of these risks and may want to try and avoid exposure. Please be aware that in intense actions, police behavior can be unpredictable, and avoidance is not always possible.

Conditions:

People with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, etc. risk exacerbation, or permanent damage if exposed.

Vulnerable people such as infants, the elderly, and the immune compromised, risk intensified and possibly life-threatening responses.

Anyone with chronic health conditions or those on medications that weaken the immune system, (ie: chemotherapy, Lupus, HIV, radiation, or long-term corticosteroids such as prednisone) risk exacerbation of illness, intensified response and possible delayed recovery.

Women who are or could be pregnant, or who are trying to get pregnant, may be at risk of spontaneous abortion, or increased risk of birth defects.

Nursing mothers risk passing toxins on to their infant.

People with skin conditions (ie: severe acne, psoriasis, or eczema) and eye conditions (ie: conjunctivitis or uveitis) risk an intensified response.

People wearing contact lenses may experience increased eye irritation and damage due to chemicals being trapped under the lenses.

Check out our line of pepper spray models below
First Defense MK-3 Pepper Spray Auto Model
First Defense MK-6 Pepper Spray Personal Model
First Defense MK-8 Pepper Spray Key Chain Model
Pepper Spray Pager Model
Pepper Shot™ Pepper Spray Pen
Pepper Shot™ Pepper Spray Tri-Pack
Wild Fire 15% Pepper Spray (Magnum)
Wild Fire 15% Pepper Spray (Regular)

80112 - MACE TRIPLE ACTION. POLICE MODEL 18 GRAMS
80112 Police Model - Same model used by law enforcement personnel. Ideal for auto or home use.

80136 - MACE TRIPLE ACTION PERSONAL MODEL 17 GRAMS
80136 Personal Model. Ideal for outdoor activities including walking or running.

80141 - MACE TRIPLE ACTION POCKET MODEL 11 GRAMS
80141 Pocket Model. Easy aim finger-grip feature makes this model ideal for emergency use. Compact design fits comfortably in woman's hand.

80185 - MACE TRIPLE ACTION LEATHER PLUS 11 GRAMS
80185 Leather Plus Model. Attractive model fits easily in pocket or purse. Features glow-in-the-dark locking safety cap and keyring.

80153 - MACE PEPPER GUARD PERSONAL MODEL 17 GRAMS
80153 Ideal for outdoor activities including walking or running. Belt clip holds unit in place for quick access.

80170 - MACE PEPPER GUARD POLICE MODEL 17 GRAMS
80170 Same size model used by law enforcement personnel. Ideal for auto or home use.

80171 - MACE PEPPER GUARD MODEL 11 GRAMS
80171 Easy aim finger-grip feature makes this model ideal for emergency use. Compact design fits comfortably in a woman's hand. Features flip-top safety cap, and keychain.

80184 - MACE PEPPER GUARD MODEL 11 GRAMS
80184 Leather Plus - Attractive model fits easily in pocket or purse. Features glow-in-the-dark locking safety cap and keyring.

Pepper Mace
Pepper Mace relies on a powerful pepper formula that, upon direct contact with an assailant's eyes, forces them to slam shut and causes an intense burning sensation

80329 - MACE PEPPER MACE JOGGER MODEL 17 GRAMS
80329 Now Pepper Mace comes in a convenient Jogger Model, designed with a velcro-like strap to fit snugly around hand. Great for runners and walkers.

80332 - MACE PEPPER MACE POCKET MODEL 11 GRAMS
LA9-5001 Easy aim feature makes this model ideal for emergency use. Compact design and finger-grip dispenser fits comfortably in woman's hand.

Animal Repellents - Bear Spray - Dog Spray
Great news for the outdoor enthusiasts! Now you can protect yourself against possible bear and canine attacks with our line of canine spray also known as dog spray or dog repellent.

80146 - MACE MUZZLE CANINE REPELLENT SPRAY
80146 EPA approved Muzzle provides safe, effective and humane protection against canine attack. Ideal protection for walkers, joggers, cyclists or delivery people that want to protect themself from an attacking dog or bear. 80346 - MACE BEAR PEPPER MACE 260 GRAMS
80346 Great news for true outdoor enthusiasts! Now you can protect yourself against possible bear attacks, with safe, humane Pepper Mace Bear Spray.

Mace and Sabre Security brand sprays are extremely effective at impairing vision and breathing, and come in a broad range of sizes, styles, and concentrations. Some Mace and Sabre sprays come with belt clips, Velcro attachments, or key rings so that they stay close to your person when you are out and about. If you jog, work outdoors, walk your college campus, or do any activity outside your home that puts you at risk for a potential assault, Mace and Sabre brand spray is a convenient means of personal protection.

How to use pepper spray

Pepper spray will be rendered useless without Awareness. Whatever you do, don't become complacent in your surroundings. Too often we have tunnel vision and do not pay attention to what is going on around us because we are in a hurry. Always keep your pepper spray close by but be aware of the criminal who is looking for an easy target. They will be surprised when they get a good dose of 'fire' in their face.

When approached by an attacker, place the pepper spray in your dominant hand. Keep your non-shooting hand stretched out in front of you to keep distance from the attacker. Aim and spray towards the attacker's face while moving backwards away from them. At the same time yell 'HELP' or 'RAPE' as loud as you can so that attention is immediately diverted to your situation. Continue spraying or be ready to spray until the attacker has stopped advancing. Then at the first chance get away from there as fast as you can. Contact the police immediately!

There are many reasons why police departments throughout the US use Mace Triple Action Spray to fight crime.

Reason 1: You don't have to aim for the assilant's eyes for the spray to work.

Mace Triple Action Spray contains CN tear gas. Tear gas can cause tearing, involuntary closure of the eyes, coughing, inflammation, mucous secretion, headache, dizziness, a tight feeling in the chest or excessive salivation. It takes from 5 to 30 seconds to be effective. Due to the nature of tear gas, even though you miss the assilant eyes, the effect will kick in as long as you spray it on the assilant's shoudler or above. This dramatically increases the target area and increases the chance of fighting off the assilant.

Reason 2: You have up to 20 minutes to run to a safe place.

Mace Triple Action Spray contains OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) which is a natural chemical extracted from chili peppers. It's the chemical that creates the hot sensantion. Pepper spray is the most distressing to experience. It must be sprayed in the eyes or inhaled directly to be effective. OC can cause the person's eyes to clamp shut, hard. It dilates the capillaries and causes temporary blindness. It can also cause instant inflammation of the breathing tissues, restricting all but life support breathing resulting in uncontrollable coughing. The effect of OC can take up to 20 minutes to wear off. That gives you plenty of time to run to a safe place and ask for help.

Reason 3: The assilant will be marked and identified by police.

Mace Triple Action Spray contains UV Dye. UV Dye marks the assilant for a week or more. This helps the police to catch and idenitfy the assailant.

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Ultraviolet marking dye aids in suspect identification
Animal Attack Deterrents Spray canister
Detective\Plan Clothes Model Spray
SABRE Athletic Models
SABRE and MACE Key Chains & Pocket Units
SABRE Magnum Spray Models
SABRE Unique Spray Models
SABRE-LE DPS Spray Series
SABRE-LE H20 Spray Series
SABRE-Red Athletic Spray Models
SABRE-Red Key Chains & Pocket Units
SABRE-Red Magnum Spray Models
SABRE-Red Unique SprayModels
Animal Repellents
Mace Canine Repellent
Guard Alaska Bear Spray
Pepper Mace Bear Spray
Electronic Dog Repellent
Pepper Spray KeyChain
Lipstick Pepper Spray
Mace Peppergard Spray
Mace Hardcase Spray
Mace Triple Action Sprays
Michigan Approved
Mace Pepper Batons
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Pepper Spray Book
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