Pepper spray is a well known self defense weapon . Pepper spray was originally invented by a mailman that had to worry about mean canines while working . It is a compound consisting of a pepper extract that is used to defend yourself from people and animals . The people are normally low life criminals looking to make a quick buck . Individual reaction to pepper spray can be different from person to person defending on pain tolerance . It causes irritability to eyes in the form of tears and pain. The composition of spray includes oleoresin capsicum and OC gas. It is a very popular and effective self defense products for men and women . Now a days the policemen also uses this spray on their duty. Pepper sprays are very easy to use. A short blast of pepper spray The effects of pepper spray are very serious that includes:
It will cause temporary blindness for up to 10 minutes

Immediate closing of eyes.

Difficulty in breathing that can last for three to ten minutes.

Difficulty in speaking.

Intense coughing .

Intense burning on the skin .

Pepper spray are very small in size and can be kept in pocket. Thus you are assured about your safety because it is always near to you. They can be concealed in rings. In this type of pepper spray the ring is filled with an alkaloid powders. They can be effective within about 2 feet . All you have to do is push a button . pepper spray projectile is also available which can be fired using a paintball gun. Today there are spray known as triple action that combine pepper spray, tear gas, and UV dye . These types give you the knock down power of pepper spray and tear gas as well and the handiness of UV dye. When you spray someone the UV dye creates and invisible mark on them the police can use to identify them later on.

When you purchase pepper spray looking for the percentage amount on the bottle. You want no less than 10%. . If the pepper spray content is lower than that it will not be very effective . The best part is that it is cheap so it is very easy to keep yourself protected .

Everyone out there needs to be protected. The crime rate has gone up over the years and law enforcement agencies are sure it will continue to get higher . Take the steps to protect yourself and you will have nothing to worry about .