Saturday, April 13, 2013

Where Do You Buy Pepper Spray?

By Bessie D. Burton


There are many places to buy pepper spray, but you won't find it at most of your local retail stores. You won't see "The Pepper Spray Store" at your local mall. Pepper spray, a non-lethal personal safety product, along with personal safety and protection, are things that most people don't want to talk about. No one thinks that she (or he) will be a victim.But for those smart ones who want to be ready just in case, here are some places to buy pepper spray:Your local gun store/range-along with guns, ammo, targets, supplies, it probably will have a selection of sprays.Your local sporting goods store-if this store carries firearms and supplies, it probably will also carry pepper sprays.

So where do you buy pepper spray and other self-defense products? Most department or outdoors stores usually carry a small selection. They will typically have the small 1/2 oz models, normally in a plastic our leather case and large models that are labeled as bear sprays. If you find it in a discount or club store be sure to check the expiration date, most canister are good for 3 to 4 years if they are close you may not be getting much of a deal. local gun dealers carry a wider selection and may be newer, drawback you are going to pay a premium price to them. You can ask friends and relatives if they have purchased sprays you might be surprised how many other people own them or have looked for sprays also.

My best advice go to the internet and do a search for " where do you buy pepper spray" type it in quotes as shown it will narrow the results you get back. The first 3 or 4 listings are paid ads and will likely include eBay, Amazon and WalMart these are good for getting an idea what is available and prices however here again you may be getting products that have been sitting awhile. The next 10 or 20 should yield a good number of on-line retailers that have been around for a good while or the search engines would not have any interest in them.

Where can I get mace? I hear this question all the time and it's one that everyone needs to know the answer to. The problem is everyone seems to wait till usually a crime has been committed and they are scared or worried about their personal security. One of the best and least expensive ways to protect yourself is with mace products, there are several Mace Products and two that really can be lifesavers are the Mace Key Chain Pepper Spray the Mace Pepper Spray Baton which is basically a Kubaton with pepper spray inside ready to unleash. The Mace Pepper Spray Baton is available in five colors; pewter, black, red, blue & purple, the key chain product comes in a variety of colors also.

There are other brands of pepper sprays on the market but Mace has been tried and tested, it is a product that has been around for many years and its effectiveness has built a great reputation and is trusted by law enforcement nationwide and has had an endorsement from the FBI.Due to the effective stopping power of OC spray, it is recommended not to be used for anything other than personal protection. Let me say that one more time, DO NOT use for anything other than for self-protection. It's not a toy, and not designed for use as a pet trainer or harassing your friends or siblings or anyone.

Another of the great Mace Products is the Mace Pocket Defense Spray (Hot Pink) - The Hot Pink Mace Defense Spray Pocket size model is convenient for storage in your pocket, belt, or purse. Designed to fit the average women's hand and is accurate and easy to discharge. The 12 gram unit contains approximately 5 to 15 short bursts with an effective range of 8 to 12 ft. This is more safe and effective than a stun gun since stun guns require a close contact self-defense perimeter.

Mace spray is commonly used for personal defense--it's easy to carry, easy to use, and can be quickly disabling but not lethal. Mace and pepper spray are both commonly used products in police activities, for military use and for personal self-defense. Mace is known as a type of tear gas, while pepper spray is made up of a combination of hot peppers called oleoresin capsicum.

When someone is looking for a self defense spray I know they want something that will keep them safe and prevent who knows what. Just buy a spray with a high concentrate and you should be fine. One more thing to consider is your states laws.Most states have no restrictions with concealing and carrying pepper spray. As of this writing there are several states that do not allow pepper spray shipping. They are as follows: out of the U.S.A., to WI, NY, MA or MI. Although they cant be shipped it does not mean that you cant buy them in your state. Check local and federal laws if your not sure. I always tell people to look online first and if they find something that does not mention their state restriction to buy it there. Other than that check local gun/sportsman shops.

Several years back I had a relative that had to use pepper spray to defend herself. When spraying it she forgot to aim and hit the guy in the arm. After a readjustment she finally got it into his face thus dropping him like a rock. You have to remember to practice every once and a while to make sure you still have your aim. Also, if your spray is over a year old you might want to consider getting a new one. Just like anything else, pepper spray gets old and looses its potency. Just keep an eye on those couple things and you should be fine.

When it comes to purchasing self-defense weapons it is very important that you DO READ the directions and also become very familiar with your new device. It's very important to spend a sometime learning and getting comfortable with your pepper mace. This can make a huge difference in an attack situation. Knowing how and when to use your Mace Pepper Spray is crucial.




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