Pepper spray is a much more common product now-a-days than it was even a decade or two ago.
With the increase in popularity, many different forms have been developed.
Depending on your needs, you can choose from a vast number of different products.
But what if you want a real high-end pepper spray? Start at the source: One of the most well-known and respected pepper spray companies is Mace.
In fact, like "Google" is to "search," "Mace" is synonymous with "pepper spray," and many people today confuse the two.
It's not hard to understand the reason for this strong association.
After making a name for itself by producing military-grade sprays, some of which became illegal in the US, Mace went into business providing self defense products for civilian use.
The Company makes inexpensive products as well as high end pepper sprays, the main distinctions between the two being 1) size, 2) conspicuousness, and 3) delivery medium.
If unleashed on an attacker, all of the products will have generally the same effect: Your attacker will experience burning, irritation, swelling (to the point of closing his eyes), coughing, choking, and nausea.
All Mace products are of the highest quality, and will get the job done, so how do you choose a high end pepper spray? Obviously the biggest give-away is going to be the price: A more expensive product should generally provide something that a less expensive one doesn't.
But what would it provide, and are these features something that you want to pay for? Let's take a look at what you should expect in a high end pepper spray by addressing the 3 factors mentioned above: Size The most common sizes that pepper spray comes in are canisters ranging from ½ oz.
to 4 oz.
And, generally, a larger canister of the same product is going to cost you more.
But, in my opinion, a smaller option will be just as effective, maybe more so because you'll be more likely to carry it around.
It may also be more effective because it is easier to hold onto and use.
That being said, what you really want to look for in a high end pepper spray is the next factor.
Conspicuousness Women are much more likely to use a pepper spray that fits on their key chain or in their pocket or purse.
Women are much more likely to successfully defend an attack if their attacker doesn't see it coming.
For this reason, I recommend three things: 1) Consider getting a disguised pepper spray-products that look like lip stick or a pen, 2) Consider getting a product that has additional defensive uses such as a pepper spray baton (can be used to hit with), and 3)Be ready and willing to use your product in case of an attack.
Delivery Medium Mace produces not only products that spray liquids, but also fog, foam, and gel forms.
A pepper fogger is usually around the same price as a spray.
The difference is that a fogger hits a larger area, but it can be affected more by wind.
Foam forms blind your attacker by coating his face; then when he tries to wipe it away, he grinds the pepper in.
Foam is generally more expensive.
Gel generally shoots farther and sticks to your attacker like glue.
Gel is generally more expensive than foam.
With the increase in popularity, many different forms have been developed.
Depending on your needs, you can choose from a vast number of different products.
But what if you want a real high-end pepper spray? Start at the source: One of the most well-known and respected pepper spray companies is Mace.
In fact, like "Google" is to "search," "Mace" is synonymous with "pepper spray," and many people today confuse the two.
It's not hard to understand the reason for this strong association.
After making a name for itself by producing military-grade sprays, some of which became illegal in the US, Mace went into business providing self defense products for civilian use.
The Company makes inexpensive products as well as high end pepper sprays, the main distinctions between the two being 1) size, 2) conspicuousness, and 3) delivery medium.
If unleashed on an attacker, all of the products will have generally the same effect: Your attacker will experience burning, irritation, swelling (to the point of closing his eyes), coughing, choking, and nausea.
All Mace products are of the highest quality, and will get the job done, so how do you choose a high end pepper spray? Obviously the biggest give-away is going to be the price: A more expensive product should generally provide something that a less expensive one doesn't.
But what would it provide, and are these features something that you want to pay for? Let's take a look at what you should expect in a high end pepper spray by addressing the 3 factors mentioned above: Size The most common sizes that pepper spray comes in are canisters ranging from ½ oz.
to 4 oz.
And, generally, a larger canister of the same product is going to cost you more.
But, in my opinion, a smaller option will be just as effective, maybe more so because you'll be more likely to carry it around.
It may also be more effective because it is easier to hold onto and use.
That being said, what you really want to look for in a high end pepper spray is the next factor.
Conspicuousness Women are much more likely to use a pepper spray that fits on their key chain or in their pocket or purse.
Women are much more likely to successfully defend an attack if their attacker doesn't see it coming.
For this reason, I recommend three things: 1) Consider getting a disguised pepper spray-products that look like lip stick or a pen, 2) Consider getting a product that has additional defensive uses such as a pepper spray baton (can be used to hit with), and 3)Be ready and willing to use your product in case of an attack.
Delivery Medium Mace produces not only products that spray liquids, but also fog, foam, and gel forms.
A pepper fogger is usually around the same price as a spray.
The difference is that a fogger hits a larger area, but it can be affected more by wind.
Foam forms blind your attacker by coating his face; then when he tries to wipe it away, he grinds the pepper in.
Foam is generally more expensive.
Gel generally shoots farther and sticks to your attacker like glue.
Gel is generally more expensive than foam.
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