Pepper Spray For Self DefensePosted Jul-03-08 15:25:02 PDT Updated Sep-24-08 18:52:05 PDT Pepper spray has become a very popular self defense weapon . Although pepper spray does not have immediate stopping power like a large caliber handgun, it is effective enough to bring most attackers to their knees in just a few seconds. Most people are much more comfortable using a weapon with no permanent effects on an attacker. Just one, one second burst is usually enough to cause serious pain and discomfort. The effects can last up to 45 minutes. This gives a victim plenty of time to get away from a dangerous situation.
Pepper spray should be aimed at someone’s eyes and face (shown above) . This will cause irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. This causes temporary incapacitation and can cause temporary blindness. At such a high level of pain and discomfort, it makes it nearly impossible for an attacker to think about harming you. It is an effective affordable choice for personal protection at any budget. Get more pepper spray information at squidoo! |