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submitted: May 3rd 2008 | by: FirstHomeSecurity | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 527 | |

One of the most effective options for self-defense, pepper sprays have quickly gained popularity in a world with constantly increasing violence - especially against women and children. Useful against both criminals and wild animals, pepper sprays should be an indispensable part of your defense against threats.

There are many kinds of pepper sprays, often concealed in the form of jewelry or accessories such as key-chains, rings, and other similar items that do not seem suspicious.

What Pepper Sprays Are Made Of

Pepper sprays are composed of a natural substance called "oleo-resin capsicum", which itself comes from a variety of oily resins of cayenne, chili and other similar spices and peppers. These oils are formulated into a gaseous substance that has a wide area of effect and high precision when it is ejected in a specific direction.

Effects

Pepper spray is designed to irritate the eyes when it comes in contact with them. The typical reaction to contact with pepper spray results in temporary blindness, swelling, tearing up of the eyes, and swelling in the sinuses in the nasal and throat areas, which makes breathing difficult.

Given the severe pain and burning, this offers an extremely effective protection providing the victim with plenty of time to escape and call for help even when the assailant is significantly stronger. For this reason pepper sprays are also widely used by campers and hikers as they can ward off bears and other dangerous wild animals that are much stronger than humans. Pepper sprays are classified as legal and non-lethal weapons due to the temporary nature of its effects. This also makes it a much safer weapon to carry around than guns which can be fatal in case of an accident.

Different Kinds of Pepper Sprays

There are many kinds of pepper sprays available today. Newer pepper sprays are smaller, have a stronger discharge speed, and can be easily assimilated in daily accessories and gear, such as rings.

Pepper sprays are usually classified in three basic categories:

1. Obstruction based sprays - These have a simple obstruction blocking the spray and requires that it be removed before the spray can be discharged. This is may be as simple has pushing a switch in a direction or pulling a pin out. This is fairly quick and can be done with a single hand, making this the idea choice.

2. Pepper spray with a covering - This could be a lid or a cap that covers the spray itself, similar to deodorant sprays. Since this requires the cap or lid to first be removed, it is a little more cumbersome and a slower option. However, this prevents 'accidental' sprays and is still fairly quick.

3. One-time sprays - These are extremely easy to use, and very potent. They are also much cheaper, but this is because there is much lower quantity of pepper spray in each dose. Each spray lasts only 1 or 2 uses and must be discarded or re-filled later.

In any case, it is worth remembering that the main purpose of the pepper spray is to protect one against sudden attacks from wild animals, or petty criminals. Style, design and aesthetics of the pepper spray must always be considered in the very end.

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