Pepper spray has many uses. Law enforcement agencies employ pepper spray for crowd control purposes. Unfortunately, it has come under study is some places because there have been some deaths that may have been attributed to the use of pepper spray. The military of many countries still rely on some form of pepper spray as part of their arsenal as a non-lethal weapon.
Pepper spray has long been used to stave off ferocious animals like dogs and bears. Hikers and campers take some with them just in case they happen to come across an irate bear. Just make sure you use pepper spray that is designed as an animal repellent.
Pepper spray is also used as a personal defense device. The use of pepper spray as a non-lethal weapon can mean the difference between being attacked or not. Or in the worse case, the difference between life and death.
The effects of pepper spray are very unpleasant but are not long-lasting. A person who has been spray with pepper spray will suffer from:
- restricted breathing
- a runny nose
- relentless coughing
- intense burning sensation
- temporary blindness that can last thirty to forty-five minutes
The primary use of pepper spray is to control a situation. Once you control, it gives you the ability to gain the upper hand and retreat from the situation. Granted, there are some controversies surrounding the use of pepper spray as a deterrent. But the bottom line is pepper spray is a very powerful non-lethal weapon to help keep you safe from harm.
The laws on the use of pepper spray in the United States contrast by county and state. Contact your local law enforcement agency before you purchase pepper spray and learn the rules of its use. The same applies for other countries.
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