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Pepper Spray Product Guide
Pepper spray is one of the most effective self-defense products known for its ability to incapacitate and disable attackers with blinding capsicum liquid. The liquid can cause intense irritation to the eyes, nose, skin, and respiratory system, burning sensations, coughing, and disorientation, which allows the user to flee and escape.
Used by both law enforcement and civilians, pepper spray has many advantages including its ability to provide protection without causing severe or fatal injury to the perpetrator. It also can be used at a distance and doesn't require direct physical contact with a perp like other self defense tools. It comes in a small canister keychain which allows for easy everyday carry and immediate access.
Here are the main parts of a pepper spray canister keychain:
Trigger
The trigger is the mechanism for activation on pepper spray that is designed for both safety and ease of use. Pepper spray canister keychains typically come with a rotating safety-lock trigger which must be rotated from their "safe" or "off" position to their "on" or "unlocked" position to press, which prevents accidental discharge when it's in your bag or pocket. The trigger is also intuitive and easy to press, so even if you don't have great finger strength, you should be able to activate it in dangerous situations.
Nozzle
The nozzle is the part of the canister that delivers that pepper spray liquid, and it determines how the liquid is dispersed and how far it can reach.
Most pepper spray nozzles can reach up to 12 feet which provides a substantial and sufficient buffer zone of protection. The delivery of liquid comprises a few different methods. A straight stream can travel farther and is less likely to be affected by wind, but has a more narrow and focused target area. A spray mist or fog covers a wider target area and doesn't require as much aim, but can be impacted by wind and affect other bystanders or even the user themselves. There are also foam and gel sprays that are less susceptible to wind and harder to wipe off, which can be advantageous if there are determined attackers.
Clip
The clip on a pepper spray canister provides easy access for everyday carry. It allows for attachment to a belt or pocket, which is immediately accessible by your hand. It helps users quickly arm themselves, and also to store and secure the pepper spray after use.
Key Ring
The key ring on a pepper spray canister is designed to make carrying it as easy and practical as possible since it can be attached to your essentials like house or car keys. It will also conveniently be in your hand when walking to your car, entering your apartment building, or unlocking doors, which is when people are most vulnerable and it will subtly blend in. A key ring also provides some versatility with retrieving since it can be loosely attached to lanyards or keychains and armed from any position.
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