Pepper Spray May Be Safer To Use At Home

Have you considered what type of protection is best to keep readily available in case of a home invasion? If you have children, keeping a loaded gun nearby can be dangerous. It may be better to keep pepper spray or mace pepper spray in a handy location. While it is considered safer than a handgun, pepper spray should always be kept out of reach of children who may think it is a toy rather than a weapon.

How to Use Pepper Spray Properly

Pepper spray comes in a dozen different containers, but all pepper spray products are used in the same way. It doesn't matter whether you use a pepper spray pen, key chain, pager, canister, watch, or other container. Take care that the canister, nozzle, or dispenser are in good working order.

- How far does it spray?
- Does it spray a stream or a fog?
- Is it easy to push the trigger?

It is very important to understand how to use your pepper spray or mace canister 'before' you are in an emergency situation. Learning how to use pepper spray prevents accidents.
- Fire a 2 or 3 second burst.
- Aim for the attacker's eyes.

Once the attacker drops to the ground, turn and run. If the spray includes a UV dye, the police can use it to identify the attacker.

Choosing Self Defense Products To Protect You

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of self defense products available on the market? If you enroll in a self defense program through your community center or local community college, ask your instructor what he or she recommends. You can also do a lot of your own research by looking at self defense books & videos to see what they suggest. When you do go shopping for any self defense products ask questions and decide what you feel most comfortable using for protection.

Buy Pepper Spray That’s Hot

Anyone in the market to buy pepper spray needs to carefully consider the wide range of options. All pepper sprays are not created equal. A good place to start is by taking a close look at products being used by law enforcement agencies. Chances are if it’s a product that they find effective at controlling various types of criminals (including drug addicts, drunks, and other mentally unstable people) than it should be good for use as a personal self-defense spray.