A Quick Guide to Where to Buy Pepper Spray
If you have been considering various forms of self-protection, you might wonder where to buy pepper spray. Today, the most common place is the internet. That’s because if you do an online search on the words “buy pepper spray,” you will come up with dozens and dozens of online stores that would like to sell it to you. Because there are so many sellers, you will want to do a little research on pepper spray, what it is, the various forms it takes, and the price range before placing an order.
If you wish to shop locally, finding where to buy pepper spray may be as easy as inquiring at your local hardware store. There are also many retailers who specialize in self-defense weapons and sprays, and they too are a good source, as are gun shops and firearms dealers. In some states, both those who can sell pepper spray and those who can purchase the product are limited by law. If you live in the United States, check out the laws in your state before buying pepper spray.
When you shop for pepper spray, you should have at least some knowledge of what it is and how it is used. Pepper is the number one self-defense spray, and is more popular than mace, tear gas, and other kinds of chemicals used for self-protection. One of the reasons is that it incapacitates for a limited amount of time, causing no long-lasting or permanent effects or damage. Police have been using pepper spray since the mid-1970s.
Pepper spray really does come from peppers. In fact, it comes from the chile plant and the active ingredient is known as oleoresin capsicum. There is a way to measure the heat in peppers, which is determined by their capsaicin content. The measurement instrument is called the Scoville Scale. On this scale the hottest peppers, habaneros, measure only approximately 300,000 units, while pepper spray itself measures in the range of 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 units. With that amount of heat, it’s no wonder why it works so well!
Pepper spray always comes in aerosol containers, and can be obtained in canisters small enough to fit on a keychain. It comes in disguises, such as lipstick, a pen or pencil, and even a gun and holster. Prices vary from under $10 for the keychain type to over $100 for a gun. Pepper spray is an inflammatory which causes temporary blindness, and swelling of the nose, throat, and lungs. When sprayed into an attacker’s eyes, the pepper spray causes the eyes to close, breathing problems, and pain on the skin’s surface. This incapacitates an attacker long enough for you to get away and find help.
Pepper spray is not allowed on airplanes, and when buying pepper spray, be aware it can only be shipped by ground transportation, not air. Whether you buy your pepper spray locally or on the internet, remember to treat it with caution. It is an excellent self-defense weapon and should only be used only in this capacity.
