How does Pepper Spray Work?

When it comes to pepper spray, there are two question that everybody seems to ask us at Protectionshoppe.com.  What makes Pepper Spray so effective and how does it work?  In order to answer these question, you should really know and get a better understanding of what pepper spray is made of first. 

Pepper spray is a derivative of Cayenne pepper. The oils are extracted from the pepper using a high-pressure process. This process leaves you with the active ingredient in pepper spray known as OC or OleoResin Capsicum. The pure pepper extract is then diluted with an inert ingredient that reduces the SHU or Scoville Heat Unit to get it down to a useable SHU for pepper spray. SHU is a unit of measurement that determines how hot something is the rating goes from 1 million SHU up to 5 million SHU. 1 million SHU is detectable on the palette in concentrations as little as 1 part per million or 1 drop of OC in 1 million drops of water.

So how does pepper spray really work? Pepper spray's active ingredient is OC or oleoresin capsicum. The OC is derived from Cayenne peppers, which are some of the hottest peppers in the world. Unlike MACE or tear gas, which are irritants, pepper spray OC is an inflammatory agent. Contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, throat and lungs) causes immediate dilation of the capillaries. This can result in temporary blindness and instant inflammation of the breathing tube tissues and systematically cuts of all but life support breathing. OC also will create an intense burning sensation on the surface of the skin. However, OC will cause no lasting after effects. The effects last from 15 to 60 minutes. Because OC is an inflammatory agent and not an irritant it is effective on those who feel no pain such as psychotics and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Pepper Shot Fogger Defense Spray - 4 oz.

This week's featured item on Protectionshoppe.com is the 4 ounce Pepper Shot™ Fogger Defense Spray.  This product is a favorite with security guards because it is easy to carry and does the job!  Additionally, homeowners love the Pepper Shot™ Defense Spray because it is easy to use.  For walkers and joggers, make sure you get the leatherette holster with belt clip as well.  The belt clip gives you easy access to the pepper spray should you need to use it. 

The 4 ounce Pepper Shot™ is available in a stream or fogger.  The fogger has range of 15-18 feet, more than enough to subdue any attacker.  In addition, you get about 18-20 one second shots with the Pepper Shot™.  The Pepper Shot™ Fogger Defense Spray is a small price to pay for the safety it will provide.  If you are looking into pepper sprays, look no further than the Pepper Shot™ Fogger.

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Pepper Shot Pepper Spray Pen

The Pepper Shot™ Pepper Spray Pen is a 10% pepper spray rated at 2 million scoville heat units and made with a very fine grain. This fine grain makes it more effective than the coarser grains of most other pepper sprays.

The Pepper Shot™ is easy to use, yet extremely effective. This Pepper Spray Pen swells the mucous membranes, making breathing difficult. It also swells the veins in the eyes, causing the eyes to close up and rendering your attacker blind. These effects last 20-30 minutes and cause no permanent damage.

Designed to repel attackers, this powerful pepper formula is contained inside a handy pen-like unit. There is even a pen-clip that can be easily attached to your pocket. The Pepper Pen is a convenient and subtle way to carry the protection you need into any environment where you might find yourself in any sort of danger. A low key package houses a powerful self protection pepper delivery system.

The 10 gram Pepper Pen contains five one-second bursts and sprays up to 6 feet.

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Mace Pepper Spray with Leather Holster

Protectionshoppe.com has been specializing in self defense and person protection products since 2000. We want to make YOU feel as safe as possible. Should you happen to find yourself in a situation where you feel threatened or are being attacked, we want to be there for you.

Today's featured product is the Mace Pepper Spray. The Mace Pepper Spray will cause an attacker's eyes to tear and slam shut, while causing coughing and an intense burning sensation at the same time. Basically...it doesn't feel good...for your attacker that is.

Mace Pepper Spray features an attractive leather holster that fits easily in your pocket or purse. The spray also features a glow-in-the-dark locking safety cap and keyring. This 11 gram stream unit sprays up to 10 feet, and contains 5 one second bursts. This unit is available in five fashionable colors.

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How to use Pepper Spray

At Protectionshoppe.com, our main goal is to make sure each and every citizen can feel safe and protected at all times. If there comes a time where your safety and protection is in question, we want you to be equipped with easy to use self protection products such as stun guns and pepper sprays. In order to use these products effectively and correctly, we wanted to provide our readers with a little reminder on how to use pepper spray.

So how do you use pepper spray properly? If you have to use your pepper spray, make sure you have distance between you and your attacker if at all possible. Aim the spray at the eyes and facial region of your attacker and release a 1 to 2 second burst of spray. After you have done this, move out of the way but keep your eyes on the attacker. Pepper spray can take a couple of moments to cause a reaction and by watching the reactions of the attacker you will be able to determine if you will require another shot of pepper spray. Once the attacker is incapacitated, seek help and call the police.

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