Key Questions to Ask Before Buying Pepper Spray

Michael Saunders brings up alot of great questions you should ask yourself prior to purchasing
Pepper Spray!

Key Questions to Ask Before Buying Pepper Spray

By Michael B Saunders


When searching for the best methods of self-defense, pepper spray always seems to be at the top of the list. Sometimes called OC spray, due to its active ingredient being oleoresin capsicum, it is an effective non-lethal self-defense tool for protecting oneself in this dangerous world that we live in.
When used effectively, OC spray can disable an attacker for 20-45 minutes and allow enough time for the victim to flee the scene and call police. In addition, many brands have UV dye in their formulas, which aids in identifying the assailant when they are apprehended by law enforcement.
Before buying OC spray, it is critical to perform adequate research on the topic to ensure that the product you choose is the most effective for your specific situation. We've listed several questions that are often asked regarding OC Spray.

Key Questions to Ask Before Buying Pepper Spray
1. How do I determine the overall effectiveness of pepper spray? Should I look for the highest OC percentage or should I focus on the Scoville Unit Heat (SHU) Rating?

2. What is the best OC spray for my daughter who is attending college? Are there any OC sprays that serve this market specifically?

3. Is pepper spray legal in all states? Are there specific laws or restrictions in terms of the size or strength?

4. Are there specific brands such as Fox Labs or SABRE RED that cater to specific consumer or law enforcement markets?

5. Should I buy a keychain or 2,3 or 4 ounce canister?

6. Are there specific antidotes available on the market if I accidentally spray myself or someone else?

7. Does standard OC spray work on dogs as well or should I look for specific dog pepper spray?

When performing research on which OC spray to buy, one of the best resources are informational websites such as blogs which dive deeply into specific issues as well as get reader feedback. Understanding these issues and see how they relate to your specific concerns is often the best method to determine which OC spray to choose and more importantly, which one not to choose. Feedback from people in your specific situation can provide enhanced piece of mind and can make the buying process much easier. More importantly, it can enable you to make the right purchase which can effectively protect you in the event you need to discharge your pepper spray - whether it is a keychain or 2, 3 or 4 ounce canister.

Summary
In summary, the decision to buy pepper spray is an important one and should not be taken lightly. You should gather as much information as possible from the market in order to make the best purchasing decision. A key piece of this information puzzle should be gathering information and researching informational sites such as pepper spray blogs, which are invaluable as they cater to like-minded individuals who pose critical questions like the ones above in order to make the best possible OC spray decision.
The decision is not easy, but with the right help, you will get there.
Michael Saunders is Chairman of http://www.redhotpepperspray.com/, the largest online distributor of pepper spray in the US. RedHotPepperSpray carries over 200 types of pepper spray including all the top brands such as Fox Labs, SABRE RED, Defense Technology (Def-Tec).
Catering to both civilians as well as Agencies, RedHotPepperSpray is relied upon by consumers for its broad selection and pepper spray expertise.

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