There are numerous options of defense spray out there to keep you safe . You have choices like a stream pattern, a cone-mist, and a fog. And, when it comes to non-lethal self-defense weapons, pepper spray or mace spray are right up there at the top of popularity for two main reasons: ease of use and effectiveness.

Mace pepper spray are extremely effective at impairing vision and breathing. In addition to the type of spray, there are many choice in size and shape as well as potency .

pepper spray, is a very simple irritant that causes the eyes to tear and temporarily distorts vision. A good thing to keep in mind is how hot is the pepper spray you are using ? All brands are different in the hotness . Don’t think the percent on the bottles shows how hot it is it is not an indication that the higher percentage is hotter . The number you look for is called Scolville Heat Units which measures how hot the pepper spray is. Hot peppers are actually rated in the same manner . The most effective use pepper spray relies on one primary objective: are you actually able to hit the attacker ?

Whenever you are on foot, walking to your car, leaving a restaurant, or shopping (to name but a few possibilities), you need to have you pepper spray either in your hand or someplace close where it can be retrieved in quickly . If you find yourself facing an attacker you wants to be able to have it right there to defend yourself if need be.

For successful self defense use of Pepper Spray it is important to practice on non-organic targets. Having pepper spray on you is only one part of the puzzle , but it is much more important to be able to actually hit your target .

The best advice when using a pepper or mace spray in any situation is to be careful. If you spray into the wind means you receive the full force of the spray giving your attacker a very easy target . Think before you spray!

In the hands of reasonable people, pepper or mace spray can be a valuable self defense tool. But with the safety comes responsibility, after all it is considered a weapon , and must be handled with a high degree of skill and confidence. Always follow basic safety precautions and rules for pepper and/or mace spray use.

It is a great way to stay safe. So go out and find the perfect pepper spray for you and walk down the street with a confident stride.