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Q - How do I use my pepper spray?
A - If you have to use your pepper spray make sure you have distance between you and the threat if at all possible. Aim the spray towards the eye
and facial area of the threat then release a 1 to 2 second burst of spray. After you have done this get out of the way but keep your eyes on the
threat. Pepper spray can take a couple of moments to cause a reaction and by watching the reactions of the threat you will be able to determine if
you will require another shot of pepper spray. The famous "Stick and Move" of boxers applies well here too. Once the threat is weakened, you can
seek help or call the police to the site.
Q - How does pepper spray work?
A - Pepper spray's active ingredient is OC or oleoresin capsicum. OC is derived from Cayenne peppers, which are some of the hottest peppers in
the world. Unlike tear gas, which is irritants, pepper spray OC is an inflammatory agent. Contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, throat and
lungs) causes immediate dilation of the capillaries. This can result in temporary blindness and instant inflammation of the breathing tube tissues
and systematically cuts of all but life support breathing. OC also will create an intense burning sensation on the surface of the skin. However, OC
will cause no lasting after effects. The effects last from 15 to 60 minutes. Because OC is an inflammatory agent and not an irritant it is effective on
those who feel no pain such as psychotics and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
A - If you have to use your pepper spray make sure you have distance between you and the threat if at all possible. Aim the spray towards the eye
and facial area of the threat then release a 1 to 2 second burst of spray. After you have done this get out of the way but keep your eyes on the
threat. Pepper spray can take a couple of moments to cause a reaction and by watching the reactions of the threat you will be able to determine if
you will require another shot of pepper spray. The famous "Stick and Move" of boxers applies well here too. Once the threat is weakened, you can
seek help or call the police to the site.
Q - How does pepper spray work?
A - Pepper spray's active ingredient is OC or oleoresin capsicum. OC is derived from Cayenne peppers, which are some of the hottest peppers in
the world. Unlike tear gas, which is irritants, pepper spray OC is an inflammatory agent. Contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, throat and
lungs) causes immediate dilation of the capillaries. This can result in temporary blindness and instant inflammation of the breathing tube tissues
and systematically cuts of all but life support breathing. OC also will create an intense burning sensation on the surface of the skin. However, OC
will cause no lasting after effects. The effects last from 15 to 60 minutes. Because OC is an inflammatory agent and not an irritant it is effective on
those who feel no pain such as psychotics and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pepper Sprays
We carry several types of sprays in our store. Please browse there for additional information.
If you still have questions and want answers, contact us directly.
We carry several types of sprays in our store. Please browse there for additional information.
If you still have questions and want answers, contact us directly.
Q - What is it made of?
A - Mace & Pepper spray is a derivative of Cayenne pepper. The oil was extracted
from the hot pepper using a high-pressure process. This process can extract the
active ingredient in pepper spray known as Oleo Resin Capsicum. The pure pepper
extract is then diluted with an inert ingredient that reduces the SHU or Scoville Heat
Unit to get it down to a useable SHU for pepper spray. SHU is a unit of measurement
that determines how hot something is the rating go from 1 million SHU up to 5
million SHU. Most sprays are 2 million SHU and in much higher concentrations
A - Mace & Pepper spray is a derivative of Cayenne pepper. The oil was extracted
from the hot pepper using a high-pressure process. This process can extract the
active ingredient in pepper spray known as Oleo Resin Capsicum. The pure pepper
extract is then diluted with an inert ingredient that reduces the SHU or Scoville Heat
Unit to get it down to a useable SHU for pepper spray. SHU is a unit of measurement
that determines how hot something is the rating go from 1 million SHU up to 5
million SHU. Most sprays are 2 million SHU and in much higher concentrations
| than 1 part per million. Superior formula of high-grade OC PEPPER is designed to make the eyes slam shut, cause uncontrollable coughing and choking, plus a painful burning sensation. Mace & pepper spray contains UV (ultraviolet) dye for easy identification. One of the biggest misconceptions about defense mace and pepper spray is that the higher the percentage, the hotter and better it works. In most cases this could not be further from the truth. Most of the best, fastest incapacitating sprays in the world are from 2%-10%. The lighter the fluid, the faster is penetrates the membranes. The percentage has nothing to do with the actual SHU or "hot" in the spray. Also, thicker sprays can inflame the skin area more and last longer with this unnecessary inflammation. A good spray will put the attacker down and out allowing you to escape or take control of the situation. |
Please contact us if you need additional information about Sprays or anything we offer on this website.
We are ready and prepared to help you in any way we can with all your self-defense needs.
We are ready and prepared to help you in any way we can with all your self-defense needs.
P. O. Box 1641, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Telephone: 540-316-0776