Pepper spray, also known as OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) and capsicum spray, is a lachrymator chemical derived from chili peppers. Extraction of oleoresin capsicum from peppers involves finely ground capsicum, from which capsaicin is extracted in an organic solvent such as ethanol. The solvent is then evaporated, and the remaining wax like resin is the oleoresin capsicum.
Pepper spray is the perfect self defense weapon to repel attacks. In addition to causing an attacker severe pain, pepper defense sprays swell the mucous membranes, which makes breathing difficult, and swells the veins in the eyes, causing the eyes to close. These effects last 15-60 minutes and cause no permanent damage.
OC, or pepper spray, is an inflammatory agent; not an irritant. When someone is sprayed with OC pepper spray, the person's eyes slam shut. Even if the assailant does manage to get their eyes open, they won't be able to see because OC dilates the capillaries and causes temporary blindness. Additionally, instant inflammation of the breathing tissues restricts all but life support breathing.
Pepper spray typically comes in different sized canisters, many of which are often small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse. You can also buy defense pepper sprays concealed in items such as lipstick, pagers, striking batons and even rings.
Pepper Spray is cheap to buy, simple to use, and easy to conceal. Best of all, it is non-lethal.
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We recommend ALL the pepper sprays in our line. Each brand we carry offers a unique benefit to the defense spray marketplace and thus is worthy of your consideration.
If we do not carry a brand you are interested in, we found nothing unique about it during our testing or our tests concluded that a similar brand was superior.
FOX LABS: SHU = 5.3. The #1 hottest rated pepper spray, the hottest we tested (by far), and police proven given it is the number one brand used by law enforcement.
MACE: SHU = 2.0. The market leader and a reliable brand with the longest track record. Mace is synonymous with pepper spray. Mace offers the most choices and the most unique pepper spray delivery systems.
WildFire: SHU = 3.0. The 2nd hottest rated pepper spray and 2nd hottest we tested. The price of Wildfire relative to the SHU heat it delivers provides excellent value for the money. Heat matters in an attack situation and WildFire is super hot and yet inexpensive in comparison to Fox Labs.
Pepper Shot: SHU = 2.0. Pepper Shot is very effective and a reliable brand. We like Pepper Shot due to its low cost yet high quality canisters, locking actuators and soft/hard cases. All have the highest quality key rings that feature a quick release mechanism.
Streetwise: SHU = 2.0. Streetwise offers a wide selection of choices and the most single canister choices ranging from ½ oz to 1 lb. Streetwise is an effective low cost choice. We offer a larger ¾ oz Streetwise unit with both belt clip and key ring for an amazing $4.95.
Eliminator: SHU = 2.0. Eliminator is a very effective spray that delivers results. Although we do not carry the entire line, we do offer two jogger models. We found the effectiveness of the spray and heavy-duty jogger strap the best choice for those active outdoors.
Choosing the right pepper spray requires you to think for a moment about the situations in life you feel the most vulnerable.
Many unique factors come into play in this determination including lifestyle and gender.
If only one unit of pepper spray is in your budget then seriously consider a smaller unit that is attached to your house/car keys. This assures you that in most situations you will have ready access to an extremely effective deterrent.
We believe there is three critical zones that pepper spray can and should protect:
Personal: A smaller pepper spray unit attached to your keys is a wise choice.
Car: Although you have your key ring unit, it can be difficult to access in a panic. Besides, the last thing you want to do is turn your getaway vehicle off. We recommend a 2nd pepper spray for your glove box or storage consol.
Home: A bigger size unit for the nightstand is a good idea making it readily available for nighttime vulnerabilities.
Other zones worth consideration is near the front door of your residence and in your desk at work.
Many people opt for Wasp Spray for use in the Home zone. Wasp Spray can be effective and it does shoot 20-30 feet. However, it is not nearly as hot as pepper spray and the lesser heat it delivers requires a direct hit to the perpetrators eyes, no easy feat when in panic mode. Another strong consideration is wasp spray consists of one or more insecticides such as pyrethrum or propoxur. These chemicals are poisons for the main purpose is killing insects and can cause some serious harm or injury to humans and pets. Read the label on a can of wasp spray sometime. Wasp spray can be a lawsuit waiting to happen.
We offer many pepper spray units that shoot 20-30 feet and require only delivery to the general area of the perpetrator. For instance, if you spray the perpetrators head, shoulders or chest with pepper spray it is effective. Pepper spray contains NO harmful chemicals to humans or pets. It is merely a highly refined food pepper.
The Scoville Heat Units (SHU) scale was devised by Wilbur Scoville in 1912 as a measure of the hotness of a chile pepper.
The SHU scale in regards to pepper spray indicates the amount of oleoresin capsicum (OC) present, but more importantly the heat and thus irritation the pepper spray delivers.
Pepper spray comes in variety of dilution percentages generally between 2% to 18% featuring Scoville Heat Units (SHU) from 2 million SHU to 5.3 million SHU.
When seconds count, it is our contention, the hotter the SHU rating of the pepper spray, the better the results.
A one second blast of 2 million SHU to the face of an assailant will induce immediate coughing, choking and nausea as well as dilating the eye capillaries resulting in diminished vision. In addition, 2 million SHU pepper spray causes the attackers mucous membranes to swell resulting in difficulty in breathing and causes an intense burning skin sensation.
The 5.3 million SHU pepper spray will deliver even more accelerated and stronger results. In addition, a higher rated SHU pepper spray will require less accuracy in the delivery of the spray during an attack. A one second blast of 2 million to 5.3 million SHU pepper spray delivers you from harms way and can affect an attacker for up to 60 minutes without causing permanent damage.
Derived from the cayenne pepper plant, oleoresin capsicum (OC) or pepper spray first came to prominence via the US Postal Service in the early 1980’s as a dog repellent. By the end of the decade the FBI and other law enforcement agencies had introduced pepper spray to their field operatives as a non-lethal weapon ideal in subduing crime suspects.
Today pepper spray is successfully used by millions of law enforcement and non-law enforcement people in the US and throughout the world.
Pepper spray is simply that, cayenne pepper in spray form.
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.
Extraction of oleoresin capsicum OC from peppers involves finely ground capsicum, then the capsaicin is extracted in an organic solvent such as ethanol. The solvent is then evaporated, and the remaining wax like resin is the oleoresin capsicum.
Pepper Spray OC is a highly inflammatory agent. Contact with eyes, nose, throat and lungs cause 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.
Pepper spray will also create an intense burning sensation on the surface of the skin. However, pepper spray will cause no lasting after effects. The effects last from 15 to 60 minutes. Because pepper spray an inflammatory agent and not an irritant it is effective on those who feel no pain such as those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that state.
Michigan: OC Pepper spray can be no stronger then a 2% concentrate (Different companies can sell different concentrations.) CS is the only Tear Gas accepted and can be no larger then 35 grams per can. No combination spray allowed. Dog Repellent Spray and Bear Repellent spray are legal.
New York: New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state. Dog Repellent Spray and Bear Repellent spray are legal.
Wisconsin: Tear gas is not permissible. By regulation, OC products with a maximum OC concentration of 10% and weight range of oleoresin of capsicum and inert ingredients of 15-60 grams are authorized. This is 1/2 oz. and 2 oz. spray. Further, the product cannot be camouflaged, and must have a safety feature designed to prevent accidental discharge. The units may not have an effective range of over 20 feet and must have an effective range of six feet. In addition there are certain labeling and packaging requirements: must state cannot sell to anyone under 18 and the phone number of the manufacturer has to be on the label. The units must also be sold in sealed tamper-proof packages. Dog Repellent Spray and Bear Repellent spray are legal.
NOTE: Pepper Spray is legal in all 50 states, however a number of cities and states have restrictions on sizes and strengths. If you have a question or concern, it is wise to check with your local city or state attorneys office. Defense pepper sprays should only be purchased by those 18 years of age or older.
The above list may not be totally accurate or complete and The Home Security Superstore accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.
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If you order $100 or more of product, you not only get free shipping, we will ship your order the same day.
To qualify for same day shipping, your order must be placed and received no later than 12PM EST. Any order not received by 12PM EST will ship the next business day.
We do not ship Saturday or Sunday.
Free Pepper Spray For Every $100 You Spend
The Home Security Superstore believes in stretching your hard earned dollar as far as possible!
For every $100 you spend, we place a free pepper spray unit in your shopping cart and ship it with your order (a minimum of a $4.95 value per $100).
No limit. If you order $500 worth of product, you get 5 free pepper spray units.
For states that prohibit pepper spray, we offer other selections at checkout of equal value. The states that prohibit pepper spray are:
Hawaii Massachusetts Michigan New York Wisconsin
We reserve the right to select which free pepper spray product is shipped.
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