| Mace is a registered brand name of a | | | | |
| non-lethal self-defense spray, manufactured | | | | * Eyes: tearing and burning |
| by Mace Security International. | | | | |
| | | | * Mouth: accelerated secretion of saliva |
| Mace, Inc. makes three different formulas of | | | | |
| self-defense spray: Triple Action, PepperGard | | | | * Nose: discharge, burning, irritation |
| or Pepper Mace, and Pepper Foam. All sprays | | | | |
| are meant to be directed into the face of an | | | | * Skin: burning and stinging feeling on |
| assailant. | | | | surface nerve endings on the face |
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| The word "mace" is often used interchangeably | | | | If you plan to use Mace or pepper spray for |
| with "pepper spray." Mace Inc.'s Triple | | | | self-defense, be prepared to use it. Have the |
| Action product combines pepper spray, tear | | | | canister out and in your hand, with your |
| gas and ultraviolet dye for an all-out | | | | finger on the trigger. |
| assault on any would-be attacker. The pepper | | | | |
| spray is made from hot cayenne peppers, the | | | | Be aware that Mace does not paralyze. Your |
| active ingredient being oleoresin capsicum. | | | | attacker may still be able to walk, run, or |
| Pepper spray is an inflammatory agent that | | | | try to grab you. Once you've sprayed your |
| causes temporary blindness and difficulty | | | | assailant, get out of the area immediately |
| breathing, which can last up to 90 minutes. | | | | Run in the opposite direction of your |
| Tear gas is an irritant that induces | | | | attacker if possible. |
| coughing, while the dye stains the attacker | | | | |
| for later identification. | | | | When you are safe, tell your local law |
| | | | enforcement agency about the attack. This is |
| Although Mace is a brand name, many other | | | | very important because it may help police |
| companies make a pepper spray or sprayable | | | | apprehend the attacker, and prevent attacks |
| tear gas designed for self-defense. | | | | on others. |
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| Mace has six physiological effects that your | | | | The use of tear gas or a tear gas weapon, |
| attacker may experience: | | | | except in self-defense, can be a felony. You |
| | | | can get up to three years in state prison or |
| * Central nervous system: headache, | | | | up to one year in county jail and a fine of |
| dizziness, and extreme general discomfort | | | | up to $1,000. |
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| * Chest: tight feeling in upper respiratory | | | | Investigate before you buy. |
| system, coughing | | | | |