Pepper Spray comes in many forms and most are generic terms except MACE©, which is a specific brand name. All have the same purpose and that is to protect you from an attacker. Pepper spray could even save your life.

When using pepper spray we must consider several things, such as timing, aiming, shooting and shielding your eyes from blow-back in wind. If possible you should be standing balanced on both feet. You should warn the potential attacker by waving your free hand and shouting loudly to stop.

If you find it necessary to actually use the pepper spray or MACE©, make sure you pull the safety pin, aim at the face and eyes and keep spraying following their head until they get a good dose. Then run for help or protection. If it is windy, shield your eyes from blow-back and make sure your wash your hand before touching your face. To get full utilization out of the container it should be held upright.

You should keep your eyes open at all times to make sure you give your attacker a good dose in the face and eyes and when you see they are affected you can then run away. When you fine the need to defend yourself with a defense spray, do not hesitate or give the attacker a chance to take advantage of your hesitation. The spray will not kill or permanently harm them; it will just disable them for a period of time.

As I previously mentioned we are going to aim for the face, and you must hold the button or lever down for 2 to 3 seconds to make sure you get the attacker. If you are in doubt about coverage, spray again. Your biggest advantage is surprise. If you move quickly, you will alert and spray them before they know what happened. The shock of being sprayed will be as effective as the spray itself and leave them helpless for a short time. Don’t give the attacker verbal warnings and wait for a response, or they will shield their eyes. Wave your arm, yell at them and shoot the spray at the same time.

Now is the time to run, drive away or seek help. Do not linger around to watch the effects of your MACE© spray. Different people will react in different ways. Someone with prior military or police training may have a higher tolerance for the chemical. They will still be disabled, but maybe not for as long a time. The amount of spray and how the attacker handles themself will also determine the effectiveness. The general reaction is to rub the eyes and that is the worst thing one can do. Always keep in mind that the objective is to disable your attacker and get away. Do not try to restrain the attacker, just get away. The effects can last from 5 minutes to an hour or more, depending on the type of spray used. The visible redness in and around the eyes may last for a few hours.

When you buy your pepper spray, take time to familiarize yourself with the container, safety pin or latch and how it fits in your hand. You should keep it handy and be able to produce it, disable the safety and have it pointed in the correct direction quickly, just as if you were pulling a gun in an old western shoot-out.

Doug Harper is the owner of SharperSafety.com and SharperDefense.com.

Doug Harper is a former Marine, Drug and Transport Officer and Airline Pilot. Doug retired from the airlines in 2011 and opened Sharper Safety to sell video surveillance equipment and accessories. http://www.sharpersafety.com Sharper Defense was created to sell non-lethal defense products. http://www.sharperdefense.com

Doug Harper is a former Marine, Drug and Transport Officer and Airline Pilot. Doug retired from the airlines in 2011 and opened Sharper Safety to sell video surveillance equipment and accessories. http://www.sharpersafety.com Sharper Defense was created to sell non-lethal defense products. http://www.sharperdefense.com

Author Bio: Doug Harper is a former Marine, Drug and Transport Officer and Airline Pilot. Doug retired from the airlines in 2011 and opened Sharper Safety to sell video surveillance equipment and accessories. http://www.sharpersafety.com Sharper Defense was created to sell non-lethal defense products. http://www.sharperdefense.com

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