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Spitfire Pepper Spray

Carrying a gun is not always the best option when it comes to protecting oneself. There are many non-lethal self defense items on the market today and it’s important to choose one that best fits your needs. One of the most popular and most commonly used self defense devices is pepper spray. Pepper spray works by irritating the mucous membranes, causing the attacker to experience difficulty breathing and temporary blindness.

The problem with some pepper sprays is they are not convenient to carry and can accidentally disperse in your pocket or purse. Also, a number of pepper spray dispensers are large and none refillable, which produces a lot of waste. Fortunately there’s Spitfire pepper spray! It’s light, discreet, and suitable to carry on your key ring at all times. Spitfire pepper spray has an inner safety mechanism to stop any accidental discharges and it’s also refillable.

Spitfire pepper sprays are designed for easy use and can be fired in any direction or angle. To activate, simply press your thumb on the safety trigger and a potent mist is quickly dispersed. Another great advantage to using this pepper spray is that it consistently hits an attacker in the face without having to aim, which is quite usefully if you are grabbed from behind. Typically attacks happen within arms length and only Spitfire is designed to allow you to surprise the attacker with a blast from the hip.

Spitfire pepper spray works by releasing a cone of atomized pepper bits that make it effortless to hit an assailant’s face. This pepper spray is rated at 2 million SHU and has a quicker result than a stream or foam pepper spray. Another important feature is its unique design that allows for the quickest release possible from your key ring. That means if you are in your car, you can access your pepper spray without having to turn the car off.

A Guide to Buying Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is one of the most widespread and useful self defense devices on the market today. They come in several different styles and formulations, which can become a little overwhelming for people buying pepper spray for the first time. To start with, there are three fundamental chemical compounds pepper sprays are made from: CS (Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile), CN (alphachloroacetaphenone), and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum).

CS and CN cause irritation to the mucous membranes, causing the eyes to sting and tear. Both can take 5 to 30 seconds to become effective and it’s possible they won’t work on someone who is drunk, psychotic, on drugs, or doesn’t have the ability to feel pain. Because of these limitations, some people prefer OC defense sprays.

OC, or Pepper Spray, is an inflammatory agent that when sprayed into a person’s face will enlarge the capillaries causing their eyes to slam shut and experience short-term blindness. It also inflames the throat and nose, which restricts breathing and causes the assailant to cough uncontrollably.

When you are thinking about buying pepper spray there are several different brands to consider. Perhaps the most recognizable brand is Mace. Mace has been the leader in developing self defense sprays for several years. There are other brands which are just as efficient, such as Pepper Shot, Heatwave and Wildfire. All of these brands offer potent self defense sprays that can be accessed in a split second.

Before buying pepper spray, it is also important to determine what it is needed for. Now days pepper spray is designed to be effective against animals as well as humans. Canine, or dog, pepper spray and bear pepper spray are available for outdoor enthusiasts. These formulations are specially designed to be useful against the chemistry of animals. Dog spray is perfect for joggers, runners or walkers, while bear sprays is ideal for hunters or hikers. There are pepper sprays for almost all situations and come in a wide range of sizes, even 9oz and 1lb canisters for protection against several attackers.

If you would prefer a pepper spray that is easy to conceal or one that is not obvious, there are several options to choose from. There are pepper sprays that disguised as ordinary looking pens, rings, lipsticks, and even pagers. These harmless looking items offer great advantages when used on unsuspecting assailants.