| Pepper spray as defined in Wikipedia "also known as | | | | If the temperature is too high the spray will lose their |
| OC spray (from Olcoresin Capsicum). OC spray and | | | | composition. |
| capsicum spray, is a lachrymatory agent (a chemical | | | | One of the many vulnerable situations faced |
| compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain | | | | universally is walking into dark areas exposed to |
| and even temporary blindness) that is used in riot | | | | unknown lurking threats. Under these conditions sudden |
| control, crowd control and personal self-defense, | | | | assault may occur without warning. There is insufficient |
| including defense against dogs and bears." | | | | time to escape and possibly no assistance by nearby |
| Pepper spray is made from peppers such as chilies. | | | | persons. The individual has only an instant to protect |
| The ingredient capsicum is extracted from the fruit | | | | and defend. For most individuals direct physical |
| grounded to a fine powder and emulsified in propylene | | | | retaliation is not an option. It is simple to carry a self |
| glycol to a wax like resin resulting in olcoresin | | | | defense spray and instantly implement it. |
| capsicum. This is then pressurized to make it aerosol | | | | The pepper spray has a range up to 20 feet in |
| and may be contained in a spray applicator. Pepper | | | | disabling the attacker for 30 minutes and affords quick |
| spray typically comes in canisters which are made | | | | effective protection and self defense. One burst to the |
| small enough to carry in a pocket or purse. Pepper | | | | eyes and face of the attacker will immobilize him. This |
| spray sometimes called Mace spray is approved in the | | | | will provide time to escape and call the police for |
| United States as a non-licensed and non-registered | | | | assistance and description. |
| self defense spray with local regulations for size, range | | | | Currently in the marketplace is a wide range of |
| (Wisconsin) and possession in various localities, | | | | product selection offering the latest technology in self |
| minimum age of 18 (New York) and other similar | | | | defense sprays, foggers and Mace. The products' |
| requirements as regulated in local authorities. | | | | availability in many companies is "off the shelf" and |
| During periods of increasing homelessness, economic | | | | products are mailed in quick turn around time from the |
| difficulties, and people unrest the need for self defense | | | | initial order. Any inquiries referring to the product will be |
| protection of the family, home, transportation, | | | | answered supported by manufacturer's testing and |
| workplace and other individual activities is utmost | | | | specifications. One of the many vulnerable situations |
| important. Pepper spray is the foremost non- lethal | | | | faced universally is walking into dark areas exposed to |
| approved defender for the public. | | | | unknown lurking threats. Under these conditions sudden |
| Crime is occurring everywhere in America and | | | | assault may occur without warning. There is insufficient |
| increasing daily. In United States property crime | | | | time to escape and possibly no assistance by nearby |
| robberies occur 66.6% in the streets and 21.2% in | | | | persons. The individual has only an instant to protect |
| homes. Assaults occur in 61.9% of violent crimes. | | | | and defend. |
| Motor vehicle thefts occur in 12.2% of cases in | | | | For most individuals direct physical retaliation is not an |
| property crimes. Emergencies can occur anywhere at | | | | option. It is simple to carry a self defense spray and |
| anytime. These include events such hurricanes, | | | | instantly implement it. There is increasing concerns |
| earthquakes, fire, electrical blackouts and flooding. | | | | about the growing number of assaults on defenseless |
| Protection and self defense is a primary requirement | | | | victims with criminal intent, especially families and senior |
| which is omnipresent. | | | | adults at home who are unprotected. People are |
| Aerosol Pepper Spray has a shelf life of 2 years. | | | | facing vulnerable situations at all hours of the day in |
| After purchasing a cannister testing the mechanics for | | | | many public areas and at home. Aerosol pepper spray |
| proper use is performed by test firing one burst. The | | | | is the most effective and useful non-injurious self |
| cannister should be stored where the holding | | | | defense product in the marketplace. |
| temperature is between 50 and 120 degrees F. If the | | | | In all cases it is necessary to review and follow local |
| cannister is too cold the contents will be depressurized. | | | | regulation on the use and possession of pepper spray. |