Why is Pepper Spray Hot!

Pepper spray’s active ingredient is Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.), commonly called red pepper. Oleoresin Capsicum is a non-lethal, non-toxic, non-flammable solution which is pressurized with C02|in aerosol form}.

Two key factors influencing the effectiveness of any pepper spray solution: the percentage of pepper being used and the heat rating of that pepper (measured in Scoville Heat Units or S.H.U.).}

Pepper spray enables you to defend yourself while keeping a safe distance from an attacker. A one second burst to the facial area causes inflames the veins in eyes making eyelids shut, swelling of mucous membranes restricting breathing, coughing, and nausea. Pepper spray use will force the attacker to their knees effects can last up to 45 minutes.

Pepper Spray Gels & Pepper Foam

Pepper Gels generally increase the range and provide more accurate aiming than the simple aerosol units. Additionally, pepper gels give you more potent pepper mixtures and the foam or gel usually sticks to your assailants face for maximum effect.

Pepper Spray Foggers

Pepper spray that is delivered via the aerosol method sends a cloud of pepper spray hence the name fogger. The main advantages of the aerosol method are you do not have to be very accurate when you aim. Plus, you can take in a wider area… or multiple targets using a single burst. The disadvantages are that if you are on the move or in a windy spot the pepper fog could blow back towards you. And a dispersed fog may not deliver as powerful a wallop as an intense stream of pepper gel or pepper foam.

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Pepper Spray Laws

Here are pepper spray laws and restrictions that we are aware of. You should check locally if you believe pepper sprays may be restricted in your area. Read: Pepper Spray Laws