Pepper Spray: The Ultimate in Personal Protection

Pepper spray is an effective alternative in regards to choosing a personal protection deterrent. There are many reasons why pepper spray is the deterrent of choice aside from a stun gun or taser. For example, pepper spray has a prolonged effect of reducing the mobility of the attacker, it induces choking and coughing, and it causes a severe burning sensation when it comes in contact with the skin.

It does not get much easier in terms of use than being able to use Pepper Spray. All you have to do is aim it an attacker’s face and press the button on the canister. A lot of people have been able to get out of dangerous situations because they used their self defense spray. The features of pepper spray are that it is easy to use, it is very effective, and it is simple.

Another nice thing about buying Pepper Spray is that you can keep your distance from an attacker. With a stun gun you have to be real close and touching him with the stun gun for it to work. The effects of a stun gun will last for several moments as his muscles and nervous system are disabled.

Compare the time frame that a stun gun gives you to escape to that of using pepper spray. With pepper spray your attacker will not be able to function effectively for up to a half hour. He will be temporarily blinded, he will be finding it difficult to breath and he will be choking. And, you have done all this without having to get real close to an attacker. You can stay 8 – 10 feet away and the pepper spray will still be effective.

The main ingredient used in pepper spray is cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper causes a major burning sensation when applied to the skin, and will cause extreme asphyxiation when inhaled. For these reasons, and for best results, it is recommended to be sprayed into the face of the attacker. After spraying the attacker, rest assure that they will be disabled long enough for you to flee and seek help.

When pepper spray is introduced to the eyes of the attacker, it will cause the eyelids and surrounding skin to become very swollen and irritated. The eyes will eventually become very swollen from the reaction to the pepper spray, and as a result the eyes will completely shut down causing temporary blindness. This will allow a safe exit from the scene and will also prohibit the attacker from seeing the direction in which you fled.

The effect caused by pepper spray are not permanent, and most effects will start to clear within 30 minutes. There has been no reported casualties from the use of pepper spray as a deterrent, and no long term side effects have been detected as a result from it being sprayed into the face.

Bottom line is that pepper spray is an effective, excellent choice when buying a self defense product. It works and it is the least expensive personal protection device that you can get. Effective, inexpensive, and easy to use make pepper spray a good buy!

Watch Pepper Spray in use and learn more about self defense products at Jim Wilkinson’s site, Your Greatest Protection. Jim is a former Police Sergeant and knows what it takes to keep you safe.