Chemical Defense
- Chemical Defense
- CN
- CS
- OC
- Why Carry Pepper Spray (OC) Rather than a Conventional Weapon?
- What is Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)?
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- Other Effects of Pepper Spray Usage
- Problems with Pepper Spray
- Types of OC Spray Nozzles
- Is Pepper Spray Legal?
- Where Can I Carry Pepper Spray?
- What is my Legal Liability with Pepper Spray?
- How Often Should I Replace My Canister of Pepper Spray?
- Are the Pocket Size or Key Ring Sprays Effective?
- What about a Ultraviolet (UV) dye in pepper spray?
- Get Proper Training
- Sources
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Why Carry Pepper Spray (OC) Rather than a Conventional Weapon?
- Pepper spray is a non-lethal weapon.
- Since it is non-lethal, you will be less likely to wait too long before using it, which lessens the chance of the weapon being taken away and used against you.
- If it is taken from you and used against you, since it is nonlethal, it will not in itself cause you permanent harm.
- Its effects last from 30 to 45 minutes giving you ample time to get away from or secure the attacker.
- The spray has is a very wide "shotgun" pattern so extensive training and practice is not necessary to be accurate and effective with its use.
- It can be kept in a readily accessible place. If your children happen to get their hands on it and accidentally discharge it, the worst that may happen is a period of discomfort.
Pepper sprays have been proven to be more effective than handguns against aggressive animals. Also, most animal confrontations occur within the boundaries of state or national parks where firearms are forbidden.