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 | | | | Question: But I hear about people who aren't affected by pepper sprays?
Answer: What you have heard about are the man made chemical compounds commonly referred to as CS or CN. These are your tear gases. For example, military personnel are subjected to similar chemicals in the course of their training to simulate a chemical attack in a war time situation. After repeated exposure, a resistance is built up so the "gas chamber," as it is called, does not affect them as much. And it's true that some people are just not as affected as others are. Other law enforcement personnel, martial artists, and yes, even determined criminals can fight through the effects of CS or CN chemical sprays.
Chemical Compounds that make up defensive sprays:
CS (Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile)
CN (alphachloroacetaphenone)
OC (Oleoresin Capsicum)
Pepper Spray, on the other hand, has the effect of putting a brick wall in between the assailant and the sprayer. When someone gets a full blast of OC pepper spray, they stop what they are doing. They stop what they are thinking. Even people previously mentioned that could withstand the effects of tear gas, are very personally affected by OC pepper spray. This includes people that are drunk, on drugs, or psychotic
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| | | | Question: Is there a Pepper Spray Antidote?
Answer: No one has a quick and 100% effective neutralizing agent for Capsaicin. Capsaicin is the chemical agent in peppers (not the seeds) which stimulate tissue and fake the brain into thinking there is pain. No doubt the pain is real though!
Milk, baking soda paste and honey do a good job removing the sting from the fingers and face, but trace amounts of Capsaicin will remain on the fingers even after dozens of hand washings.
Advice from a Bio-Chemist at Michigan State University is to wash the hands in alcohol. Please be aware that this will only help to a certain degree. Ultimately you will need to wait for the skin to slough off the microbes of Capsaicin.
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| | | | Question: How to Disperse Pepper Spray?
Answer:
Dispersion methods vary depending upon the type of stream patterns of the pepper spray unit. Outlined below are forced cone, broken-stream, fogger and foam.
Forced cone: This is a variation on the popular cone type and is the best in most situations. It is a fine mist that comes out in a forceful spray pattern usually at distances from 8 to 12 feet. In the latest generation of dispensing actuators, the mist is made up of super-fine droplets of pepper solution. These droplets help to minimize blow-back of pepper formula on you while the mist (looks like a heavy fog) penetrates the attacker's skin pores and mucous membranes for an experience they will not soon forget! This pattern actually spreads out to a width of approximately 2 feet at its maximum distance. This pattern covers the whole face and is absorbed into the mucus membrane with hot pepper causing the eyes to seal with tears, nose to run, excessive coughing, shortness of breath, etc.
Broken-Stream: (and heavy-stream) This type is a variation on the widely distributed stream type. Very effective at hitting multiple attackers, hitting them in the dark, in tight areas, e.g., through your partially opened car window, and helps with aim. The solid stream (similar to the water guns sold today) will blast an attacker with super-hot pepper! Through a partially opened car window you have minimum misting action that can contaminate you. If you miss, or the attacker was in a hard- to-reach area, you can "fan" this spray during discharge. Fanning is a technique for hitting your mark. You spray the stream then move your dispersions path from side to to side until yon hit your mark! The stream also provides the heaviest blast of pepper (cans will empty faster). The pepper works instantly. Causes the eyes to seal with tears, nose to run, excessive coughing, shortness of breath, etc.
Fogger: This type of spray pattern is great for multiple attackers, crowd control, bears and home use. One disadvantage is there can be some blow-back of pepper contaminating you, especially if used outdoors. However, the blast you would receive and the direct blast the attacker receives are quite different. Where you would tear and cough on a good sized blow-back, the attacker would be rendered incapacitated for about 30 minutes. You pull the trigger or release button, and "fan" your path back and forth hitting everything in its path. Picture a mini fire extinguisher! The pepper works instantly. Causes the eyes to seal with tears, nose to run, excessive coughing, shortness of breath, etc.
Foam: This type is excellent for blow-back protection and immediate saturation. EXAMPLE: If it is windy, you can spray this with minimum to no pepper blow-back contaminating you. A common misconception is that the attacker, once sprayed with the foam can just wiped it away and continue to attack. This Pepper Foam is like thick, sticky saving cream but with one addition... 5.3 million Scoville Heat Units of blistering hot pepper. He will try to wipe it off but it will be to late. The pepper works instantly. Causes the eyes to seal with tears, nose to run, excessive coughing, shortness of breath, etc. | | | | |
| | | | Question: How effective is my defense spray?
Answer: Aerosol defense sprays are effective in most, but not all situations. Attackers under the influence of drugs or alcohol or people with special training, i.e. military or martial arts training may not be affected as others | | | | |
| | | | Question: How "Hot" is my pepper spray?
Answer: OC pepper is generally measured in terms of Scoville Heat Units (SHU's) or on a percentage basis. For example, one spray might be 10% 500,000 SHU while another is 5% 1,000,000 SHU. Either spray will be effective in most cases. | | | | |
| | | | Question: What do I do when my Self Defense Spray unit expires or is empty?
Answer: Your Self Defense Spray unit does contain chemicals and should be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. | | | | |
| | | | Question: Can I bring my Self Defense Spray on an airplane?
Answer: The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) allows one Self Defense Spray per traveler in your checked luggage only. Sprays are not allowed in carry-on luggage or at any time in the passenger area. | | | | |
| | | | Question: At what temperature should I store my Self Defense Spray?
Answer: Do not leave your spray in any area that may exceed 125 degrees F or drop below -15 degrees F. Excessive heat or cold may cause the can to leak or burst. | | | | |
| | | | Question: Can I use my Self Defense Spray after the indicated expiration date?
Answer: Like any pressurized aerosol device, over time the unit may not spray as far as expected, if at all. We recommend replacing your spray after the expired date shown on your unit. | | | | |
| | | | Question: What is Scoville Heat Unit?
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It is a rating of how hot the pepper used to make Pepper Spray is. For example, a bell pepper has a Scoville Heat Unit rating of zero, while a Jalapeno pepper rates 5,000 Scoville Heat Units. The OC used in all of our Pepper Spray is a full 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. | | | | |
| | | | Question: What is Tear Gas?
Answer:
Omega- Chloroacetophenone (CN) is the biodegradable chemical
commonly known as tear gas. CN Tear gas is an irritant, which means it causes severe pain to the subject being sprayed. All tear gases cause almost instant pain in the eyes, flow of tears and cramp of the eyelids. The strongly irritating effect leads to a more or less pronounced incapacitation of exposed persons. Apart from the effects on the eyes, tear gases cause irritation in the nose and mouth, throat and airways and sometimes also in the skin, particularly in moist and warm parts. In situations of massive exposure, tear gas, if swallowed, may also cause vomiting. Disagreeable sensations caused by exposure to tear gas are so strong that victims cannot behave rationally,which explains why tear gases cause incapacitation. The irritating effect remains as long as there is sufficient concentration of tear gas present but disappears fairly quickly (15-30 min.) after exposure has ceased.
Tear gas works on pain. The irritating properties of tear gases depend on nerves in mucous membranes and skin being affected. Sensitivity to tear gases varies considerably between different individuals. Factors influencing individual reactions may be emotional state, motivation, physical activity, ambient temperature and humidity.
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| | | | Question: What is OC Pepper Spray?
Answer: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is a natural substance derived from the oily resins found in cayenne and other varieties of pepper. Contact with OC in a sprayed mist induces an immediate and intense burning sensation of the skin but especially impacts the eyes causing them to slam shut, burn, tear and swell. The mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and sinuses burn, swell and make breathing difficult. These effects allow you to escape from your attacker and get help.
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| | | | Question: Mace Triple Action Spray
Answer: Combines OC PEPPER with CN TEAR GAS along with a UV MARKING DYE. OC PEPPER causes eyes to slam shut and uncontrollable coughing and choking. CN TEAR GAS causes profuse tearing, an intense burning sensation to the face and disorientation. UV DYE marks the assailant and may aid in identification once apprehended. | | | | |
| | | | Question: Mace Pepper Foam
Answer: Mace 10% Pepper Foam covers an assailant's face, making it difficult to see. When the attacker attempts to wipe away the foam, the pepper is ground into the face and eyes | | | | |
| | | | Question: Pepper Shot Pepper Spray
Answer: Pepper Shot is a 10% pepper spray rated at 2 million scoville heat units and made with a very fine grain that is more effective than the coarser grains of most other pepper sprays. In addition to causing an attacker pain, Pepper Shot swells the mucous membranes, which makes breathing difficult, and swells the veins in the eyes, causing the eyes to close. These effects last 20-30 minutes and cause no permanent damage. All key chain sprays have quick key releases. All sprays have locking actuators for extra safety | | | | |
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