Carrying Pepper Spray

There has been great debate about the role of gun, gun owners, and the type of guns that should or should not be allowed to be owned, carried or used by citizens’ in this country. My only stance is that a person has the right and responsibility to defend and protect themselves and their property against anyone who is attempting to illegally cause harm or damage against them. What you choose to legally own and use is up to you, however make sure you know how to use your defense mechanism of choice correctly. Currently, Pepper Spray is legal to own and carry in all 50 United States, but do you know how to carry it so that you can use it effectively when the time comes?

The type and size of pepper spray that you should carry depends not only on the legal restrictions of where you live but also on your need, ability and comfort level. As we have discussed before Pepper Spray comes is sizes from as small as a half-ounce to a pound. For the average person the key rings model is the right one. These models are about three inches long and about an inch in diameter. Some of the next models have belt holsters and clips. If you find this size inconvenient or unworkable, even with the holster, you should at least carry the key chain model. The primary reason I recommend this model is that so long as you have your keys in hand, your pepper spray is close at hand. You need to be aware of the spray pattern that the pepper spray uses so that you do not accidentally spray yourself, and you need to be mindful of the trigger so that you do not accidentally spray it when you don’t want to.

We do not recommend you carry certain types pepper spray in your pocket or purse like you would lipstick, unless you don’t have a choice. The primary reason for this is you can’t get to it quick enough. Remember if you see that you are being targeted by a possible assailant you only have a few seconds to get your pepper spray in hand. One of the other reasons not to carry pepper spray in your pockets is that you might forget it, and just how many of you have left things in your pockets, and they have ended up in the laundry, or you changed clothes needed something you left in your clothes. In these situations we recommend that you use the pepper spray models that come with a clip. Where ever you clip it just make sure you can get to it and can use it, when the type comes.

Carrying Pepper Spray in your purse

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Unlike the key chain models mentioned above larger sprays can be carried in a variety of different ways and places. Women usually carry almost everything in their purse, if they use one. I did know a female who used a wallet for her essentials. So how can you carry pepper spray in your purse so that you can get to it quickly and use it when the time comes. Easy, put it where you can get to it! This means that it should not be at the bottom of your purse mixed with your ten-dollar bill, two credit cars , lip stick and wrapped in a napkin. We recommend that for most small models, that you clip your pepper spray to the front end of the inside pocket, flap or divider. Put it where you can get to it quickly, but where it can’t be seen. However if a purse snatch grabs your purse, chances are you can’t get to it as you would like. There are perfume models that are disguised so that in certain situations, your attacker won’t know that it’s pepper spray. However, the same rules apply with this model, put it where you can get to it quickly.

Carrying Pepper Spray on your Belt.

Several Pepper spray models include a holster that allows you to carry your pepper spray on your belt. Some of the key ring models that we sell also have a clip on them so that you have the option to clip them in your purse or belt. The holster models are typically up to 4 ounce models. If your decide on using this model you need to repeatedly practice on how to carry, draw and use this model so that you can use it for the purpose it was intended for. Many experts recommend that the belt models should be carried upside down so that you can “draw” it faster.

Carrying Pepper Spray on your Key Chain.

As I mentioned above one of the most popular models of Pepper Spray are the key chain models. Whenever you carry your keys, there they are. It makes it convenient and easy to get to your pepper spray when you need it. That is so long as you have your keys in hand. What happens when you keys are in your pocket or purse? What happens when you are using your keys to open a lock? Most muggers, car jackets, or other assailants often strike at just the precise moment the door is open and your keys are in the lock. Just where is your pepper spray when you need it? Attached to your key ring! You should either purchase a key separator or break-away key chain. As always you need to me mindful of your environment, be extremely aware of who and what is going on around you as you approach the lock.

Whatever model you choose, please make sure you can get to your pepper spray quickly. Once you get your hands your pepper spray make sure you can get to the trigger and point it at your possible assailant in time. PRACTICE – PRACTICE – PRACTICE

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The Effect of CN and CS Defense Sprays

In our last Pepper Spray blog, I discussed the various types of defense sprays such as CN,OC, CS and variations and combinations of these products. If you doubt that defense sprays work, go a pet a skunk! The difference between the natural defense that God gave the skunk and the ones that humans have invented is how they affect the body. Use of Defense sprays is no new. These irritants, also known as tear gas, riot control agents, and lachrymators, were used to produce immediate discomfort and eye closure to render the victim incapable of attacking or resisting. Law enforcement forces use them for crowd control, and military forces currently use them mainly for training. They were used before World War I, and, during the war, they were the first chemical agents used—well before the better-known chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gas.

CS is the abbreviation for Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile, and is usually called tear gas. This was one of the first defense sprays that contained and is still used in the tear gas models as well as some of the combo sprays models. Generally CS has proven to be less effective than OC. This chemical compound product is not eco friendl and it is also suspected of containing carcinogens (cancer causing agents).  CS replaced CN as the principal military and law enforcement riot control agent.

CN is the abbreviation for alphachloroacetaphenone, and is usually called mace . This type of spray is also one f the vintage types of defensive spray and has proven, like CS, to be less effective than OC. Just link CS, CN is a non eco friendly chemical compound that is also suspected of containing carcinogens.

CS and CN are both irritants to the membrane tissue. These agents cause stinging pains and tearing and can take 5 to 30 seconds before they become effective. In cases where the attacker may be intoxicated, or on drugs, suffering psychotic episode or in a condition where their ability to feel pain is diminished, these agents may have NO effect at all. For several years the field experience of the law enforcement community has been peppered with documented accounts of the total failure of both the CN and CS products when used against certain suspects. This reduced capability to subdue those who can’t feel pain, and were armed with weapons such as a knife. This coupled with the 5 to 30 seconds working time made these agents unreliable for self protection by untrained, and possibly physically limited citizens or security staff.

OC on the other hand..is a different animal …stay tuned.

See also Pepper Spray really works

PepperEyes.com is dedicated to providing you with the best and most affordable personal protection products on the market to meet the security needs of you, your family members or your business, by assisting anyone who is unwilling to become a victim of crime.  If you want to take personal responsibility for yourself, your home or your business, purchase our high quality discount personal protection products and arm yourself with the knowledge of the best way to stay secure in an ever-increasing violent world. In today’s society being equipped mentally and physically is no longer an option. 

Choosing a Self Defense Spray

In a news story I once read, a woman in Kansas City Missouri drove into the parking lot of a car wash. She was approached by two men, one of which pulled out a gun and demanded her car keys. The woman seemingly reached for her keys, however she grabbed the pepper spray that she had on her key chain and sprayed the two men. The would be robber, coughing and blind, backed off and she was able to escape without harm. This woman was quoted by KCTV5 news: ‘Thank God. This is something that saved my life, and it could save any woman’s life’.”

Over the last few years, self-defense sprays, are often mistakenly called tear gas or Mace, have become the most popular non-lethal personal protection products on the market. The ever-increasing rate of violent attacks, sexual assaults and other crimes and news coverage of these and other similar crimes coupled with the reasoning of “if it is good enough for the police, it should be good enough for me” has led more and more citizens to depend on these personal protection products. The demand for self-defense sprays has become so great that at last count there were more than 80 brands in various sizes, spray types, casings, and formulations. There are three basic chemical compositions currently used, only one of which should be considered for personal civilian self-defense.

We feel that is important for anyone shopping for a self-defense spray to know the important differences between these three formulations, spray pattern effectiveness, and which spray to use where. Over the next few weeks we will be discussing the different formulations to educate you on what is available on the market and which ones you should consider.

Self Defense Spray Compositions

Below is a list of the currently three basic chemical compounds used in self-defense sprays.

• CS (Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile)
• CN (alphachloroacetaphenone)
• OC (Oleoresin Capsicum)
  

Of these three OC is the newest of the three, and according to all research and practical data the most effective, and the only one that is recommended for personal protection. We would also like to make mention that are some self-defense sprays that are combinations of the main three compounds. Some of these are OC/CS or OC/CN. These combinations have some advantages according to research and have been shown to work as effectively as an OC=Only formulation. However, most self-defense experts and trainers recommend an OC-Only formulation.

In our next article we will compare the effects of CS, CN, and OC when used in real situations.

See Also:

1. Does Pepper Spray really work?
   

PepperEyes.com is dedicated to providing you with the best and most affordable personal protection products on the market to meet the security needs of you, your family members or your business, by assisting anyone who is unwilling to become a victim of crime. If you want to take personal responsibility for yourself, your home or your business, purchase our high quality discount personal protection products and arm yourself with the knowledge of the best way to stay secure in an ever-increasing violent world. In today’s society being equipped mentally and physically is no longer an option.