| Pepper spray can be a useful and relatively safe | | | | with you, so if you plan on traveling you will need to |
| weapon choice for everyone. As long as it’s used | | | | prepare for that. |
| properly it can be a great line of defense. Here’s | | | | Do I Have To Carry A Bulky Can? |
| what you should know. | | | | Nope. Pepper spray is available in many different |
| What Is Pepper Spray | | | | forms that can easily be hidden in a purse or pocket. |
| Pepper spray is a canister that provides a non lethal | | | | For women, you can find pepper spray in a small can |
| way to fend of attackers. It’s main component is a | | | | that looks like lipstick. It’s also commonly found on |
| derivative of cayenne pepper, or chile pepper. It is | | | | key chain attachments. They even make a ring that |
| generally in an oil based solution. It will cause stinging | | | | carries the pepper spray inside. This may not be the |
| and temporary blindness when used. It can also affect | | | | best idea though, since you can potentially spray |
| other mucus membranes such as the sinus cavity and | | | | yourself with this one! |
| mouth. Where ever the spray is used you will see | | | | What If I Spray Myself? |
| swelling, and inflammation, and the would be attacker | | | | Ouch! Luckily there are antidotes that can help ease |
| will have a severe burning sensation. | | | | the pain and symptoms. Milk is a great antidote. Just |
| Is Pepper Spray Safe? | | | | gently flush the affected area and you will see |
| Pepper spray is much safer than other alternatives. | | | | immediate relief in the burning and tearing eyes. Honey, |
| Gases or mace can cause permanent and irreversible | | | | sour cream, and sometimes a baking soda paste can |
| damage. Other forms of defense such as guns can | | | | help as well. If you have sprayed yourself you can |
| obviously kill someone. Pepper spray is designed to | | | | expect to experience some discomfort, swelling and |
| give you enough time to run and get help. It won’t | | | | burning for a little while even with an antidote. |
| generally cause any kind of permanent damage to the | | | | Why Choose Pepper Spray? |
| person who’s been sprayed. | | | | Pepper spray is a great option for those who want to |
| Is Pepper Spray Legal? | | | | feel safe but don’t want to carry anything extreme. |
| In a word, yes. Some states have restrictions on the | | | | It is a weapon, but a weapon that will inflict the least |
| sale of pepper spray, but it remains legal. Check with | | | | amount of damage. If you plan on carrying pepper |
| your local authorities to see if there is anything special | | | | spray, you may want to take a self defense course |
| you have to do in order to purchase it. (For example, | | | | as a sidekick to the pepper spray. You may also want |
| Massachusetts requires you have a Firearms | | | | to research to determine which spray is right for you. |
| Identification Card to carry or use pepper spray.) | | | | And there is nothing wrong with asking lots of |
| You will not be able to carry pepper spray on a plane | | | | questions when you purchase the pepper spray. |