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What is Defensive Spray?  by: Julia Lambert Defensive spray can be made from three chemicals: OC, CN and CS. OC (oleoresin capsicum) is an ingredient of pepper spray. Pepper spray works by inducing immediate burning sensation of the skin and a burning, tearing, and swelling of the eyes. Tear gases (CN and CS) are irritants. They cause profuse tearing, an intense burning sensation to the face and disorientation. Tear gas may not work if an attacker is drunk or on drugs. There are different combinations, sizes and patterns in defensive sprays. For example, Mace Triple Action spray is a combination of OC and CN tear gas. But the majority of defensive sprays on the market are pepper sprays. Also when buying pepper spray you should consider the size of a unit. The smallest size is 0.5 ounces and the biggest is bear spray which contains 9.2 ounces. Small spray is good enough for most situations. Put it on a keychain or a belt so you can easily access it in an emergency. For home or car use you should purchase larger sprays. Pepper sprays come in two patterns: stream and fogger. STREAM is designed to release pinpoint accurate shots of the pepper spray on a selected target and can be used indoors or outdoors (especially good in windy conditions). Advantages - pinpoint accuracy, excellent control and less cross contamination. Disadvantages - No inhalation effects, and it must be aimed, which may be difficult when under attack. FOGGER is designed to release a large amount of pepper spray at one time, covering a large area, and is best suited for outdoor use. Advantages - the pepper spray is easily inhaled, and it covers multiple targets. Disadvantages - the pepper spray is quickly emptied, can be carried by the wind, and can cause cross contamination. And the most resent Mace innovation you should consider is Pepper Gel. The gel formula sticks to the face of an assailant leaving them temporarily blinded. It sticks to anything, less contaminating, stronger pepper, non-flammable, and even shoots further, up to 18 ft. About The Author Julia Lambert At First Home Security you can find different types of pepper sprays, stun guns and many more self defense products at discounted prices. best-self-defense-products.info This article was posted on November 24, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Gadgets and Gizmos" Category: Nintendo DS Review by David Turnbull HDTV: Like Looking Out An Open Window by Alan Rhinehart 3 Key Advantages of Buying iPod Products at a Discount Shopping Mall by Chris Robertson Dyson DC15 "The Ball" Vacuum Cleaner Review by Brad James Mini Ipod, Music And Everything In A Box by John Rivers Battery Wars – This ‘Is’ the New Wireless Frontier by Dennis Schooley How To Watch Satellite & Cable TV On Your PC FREE - Tips by Tony Pescatore Can The New Universal Remotes Really Simplify Your Life? by Bill Urell Big Screen TV ……… Which Do I Want? by Terry Burns Electronics: An Evolution and Revolution by Chris Robertson << Back to "Gadgets And Gizmos" Index

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