| Welcome back! So far, you have learned the | | | | officers identify your attacker in case he is |
| difference between MACE and other pepper spray | | | | apprehended. Some Mace brand and Wildfire models |
| brands. You are also knowledgeable on how to adjust | | | | are excellent examples of these. Is it completely |
| the pepper spray strength to your specific needs, using | | | | necessary? Not exactly. You can do without it. |
| OC Concentrations and SHU ratings as selection | | | | However, its importance cannot be undermined. How |
| criteria. On top of that, you also know the different | | | | much do you want that assailant behind bars, unable to |
| types of spraying methods ("fogger", "stream", "forced | | | | bother you and your family again anytime soon? Ask |
| cone", "foam" and "gel" ) and which one of them is the | | | | yourself that, and you'll understand what we mean. |
| most appropriate for you, given your individual lifestyle. | | | | One last question: "Can I get free shipping on pepper |
| Is your pepper spray buying knowledge complete? | | | | sprays?". Although no retailers (at least that we know |
| Certainly not. Not until you learn the difference | | | | of) offer such thing, there is an effective trick to lower |
| between Tear Gas and Pepper Spray. "Why is that | | | | the shipping and handling costs: look for a retailer that |
| so important?", you might ask. Well, in some cases, the | | | | offers a flat shipping rate, and order more than one |
| difference between life and death might depend on | | | | pepper spray at the same time. Yes, you heard right. |
| which one of those you choose. That's why such an | | | | The thing is, other family members (or friends of yours) |
| important topic is one of the main objectives of this | | | | do have their own self defense needs as well. Invite |
| third - and last - installment of our pepper spray buyers | | | | them to buy pepper sprays with you, share the |
| guide articles. | | | | shipping costs, and save. For instance, if a flat shipping |
| But that's not all! You'll also learn what UV Dye is, and | | | | and handling rate is $8.50 (one of the lowest you can |
| whether or not free shipping exists when you buy | | | | find nowadays), that means that both you and your |
| pepper sprays online. It is only after you learn all that | | | | friend will be paying only $4.25 for two pepper sprays |
| that you can consider your pepper spray buying | | | | ($8.50 divided by 2), or even $2.83 for three sprays |
| knowledge to be truly complete (assuming you've | | | | ($8.50 divided by 3). |
| already read the two previous articles). So, let's get | | | | If you don't find anybody to share the shipping costs |
| started! | | | | with, another good alternative is to identify all those self |
| What's the difference between Tear Gas and Pepper | | | | defense products you need and then buy them all at |
| Spray? The core difference is that pepper spray is an | | | | once (instead of buying them at different times). That |
| inflammatory weapon, not an irritant like tear gas. Unlike | | | | alternative strategy will help you save as well, because |
| tear gas, pepper devices do not rely on pain infliction to | | | | no matter how many self defense products you buy, |
| be effective. Pepper sprays rely more on creating | | | | the flat S&H costs will still remain the same ($8.50 |
| inflammatory reactions such as temporary blindness, | | | | S&H for all you can buy). For instance, check if |
| breathing difficulties, coughing and muscle spasms. | | | | you also need a home security device or a personal |
| Thanks to that, pepper sprays will always work (no | | | | alarm. |
| matter if the attacker is on drugs, drunk or is unusually | | | | And one more thing: Always remember to check |
| impervious to pain). | | | | whether or not pepper sprays are legal in your area |
| The same cannot be said about irritants like tear gas, | | | | before you buy. Most retailers will provide you a |
| though. Irritants rely more on pain infliction to be | | | | "Pepper Sprays Laws" section: don't forget to visit it. |
| effective. Because sensitivity to pain may be greatly | | | | While maybe one particular spray will not be allowed in |
| decreased in drugged aggressors, tear gas may or | | | | the state you live in, in many cases other sprays will |
| may not be effective in those dangerous situations. In | | | | be permitted (for instance, Michigan citizens can buy |
| other words, you will not be able to predict the | | | | only certain types of pepper sprays that are labeled |
| outcome of your self defense attempt by using tear | | | | as "Michigan Approved"). If by any chance pepper |
| gas alone, because you will never know beforehand | | | | sprays are not allowed in your area, there are still |
| whether or not an adversary will be under the | | | | plenty of other options to choose from (for instance, a |
| influence of drugs. Irritants (tear gas) will work mainly | | | | TASER, a stun gun or a personal alarm). |
| on non-drugged individuals. | | | | No matter what non lethal weapon you choose, don't |
| The conclusion? Pepper sprays are more reliable | | | | ever forget that self defense is your right. Pepper |
| when compared to tear gas. Pepper sprays can | | | | sprays are a great and very effective way of |
| protect you against all kinds of attackers (tear gas | | | | defending yourself and your loved ones. And that's a |
| can't). Because of that, we do not recommend any | | | | fact. |
| sprays whose exclusive component is tear gas. In our | | | | Congratulations! Now you are officially ready to buy |
| opinion, tear gas is acceptable only when OC pepper | | | | the pepper spray that best fits your needs. Yes, you |
| is also included as one of the main ingredients: although | | | | have learned a lot by now, and you must be |
| tear gas alone has the aforementioned limitations, it is | | | | congratulated for your interest in your own safety and |
| indeed an excellent complement to pepper sprays | | | | that of your loved ones. You might truly be sparing |
| because of its added effects on the aggressor. | | | | yourself a lot of trouble and pain in the future just by |
| "OK, now that I know the difference, I am finally ready | | | | learning and acting on the knowledge that you have |
| to buy the pepper spray that's best for me, right?", you | | | | just acquired. |
| might think. Not so fast. Remember that there is still | | | | Always remember: You and your loved ones deserve |
| another important question to be answered: What is | | | | the safest life possible. But wishful thinking can only |
| UV Dye? | | | | take you so far. You must act as soon as possible. |
| UV Dye (or "Ultra-Violet" dye) is an invisible (and not | | | | Protect yourself and your loved ones today, while still |
| easily washed off) chemical that may help police | | | | in time. There is no time to waste! |