Pepper spray is the most popular self defense product. It has been around for decades. Initially it was created to stop bears. Then it was issued to law enforcement officers as a non lethal alternative for subject compliance. Finally, it was sold to civilians to use for their own protection.
The formulation of the Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) has gotten hotter over the years, making the defense sprays currently available very effective against attackers.
The style of containers has also evolved over the years. Although they are available in several shapes and sizes, there are three styles that are the most popular.
1. Key Chain Pepper Spray: This is the one most civilians carry and use for their self defense. Most come in half ounce sizes. The lightweight and small size makes it perfect to keep on a key ring. This also gives it the advantage of being available when you are most likely to need it - while going to or from your car or your home. Even though it is a small unit, most key chain pepper sprays contain 6 to 10 one second bursts. That is enough to easily take down multiple attackers. These units also come in a variety of colors from standard black to red, blue, pink, purple, and now even come in bedazzled sparkly styles.
2. Disguised Pepper Spray. Sometimes, there is a need for discretion. You may not necessarily want to advertise that you are carrying a form of non lethal self defense. Pepper sprays that are disguised as something else enable you to carry a defense spray without anyone else knowing what it is. The two most common styles are lipstick style containers and pepper sprays that look like a pen. Lipstick pepper spray is especially useful to carry on a date. It can be kept discreetly in a small purse or clutch. If your date does not understand the word NO, you can play along for a second and pretend to pull out your lipstick so you can 'freshen up'. One blast from the petite container will help the aggressor understand the word NO much better.
Units that looks like a pen are also useful for professionals. Many real estate agents, who are vulnerable to attack and home visit professionals, such as nurses or insurance adjusters carry them. The unit can easily be clipped to a shirt just like a regular pen.
Like the keychain models, both of these contain a half oz of spray.
3. Sports Models Sprays:These units are perfect for people who walk, hike, run or jog. Most have a velcro like strap so you can easily keep it in your hand without having anything dangling or creating unnecessary bulk. These pepper sprays can keep you safe from human and or canine attacks.
There are defense sprays to fit just about every lifestyle. Visit the Pepper Spray page, choose one today and be ready to protect yourself.
Wendy Megyese is a Deputy Sheriff and a Self Defense Expert. Her passion is educating and empowering law abiding citizens with self defense tools and techniques so they can be victors and not victims. Visit her website at http://www.bestlinedefense.com to find the best self defense and survival products.
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