Law Enforcement agencies and military personnel have worked hard towards the development of non lethal self defense products. For crowd control and to temporarily incapacitate attackers.

It can be very confusing to choose the right Pepper Spray that best suits your situation. Like any other purchase, research your options and choose wisely.

The great thing of non lethal pepper spray is that it is inexpensive, cheap and easy to use, and can be carried in many different containers. For example, pepper spray can be carried on a key chain. This may be a great choice for people who are out late or individuals who are heading to their cars in parking lots. Some look like Lipstick or Perfume. Some are pencil thin containers. Some are designed to be carried while jogging or running. Some even spray from a Pepper Pistol.

When presented with a dangerous situation, self defense products are designed to allow you sufficient time to leave the scene and seek help. Although pepper sprays can deliver a painful experience to an attacker, Pepper Sprays are non lethal. The effects will incapacitate an assailant for nearly 45 minutes, so you can flee the scene.

Oleoresin capsicum (OC) is the primary ingredient in pepper sprays. It causes the eyes to tear excessively, and causes the eyes to slam shut. It also causes pain, choking and shortness of breath and disorientation. If an attacker can't see you, you can run away without being seen.

There are various kinds of pepper spray that utilize different delivery systems. As mentioned previously, for crowd control, the popular sport of paintball uses paintball markers to shoot "pepper balls" at instigators, to disperse a crowd.

Most consumers can choose between a gel, foam or spray. The delivery system can also deliver the contents in a stream, cone or fog.

Pepper Gel is suspended in a gel instead of a liquid stream. This formulation results in longer distance with a range of 18 feet as the particles of OC are less apt to be atomized. It contains a stronger pepper, it is non-flammable and it sticks like glue. Many Law Enforcement officers use Pepper Gel.

Pepper Foam contains 10% pepper and foam and produces a powerful deterrent. The thick foam covers an attacker's face making it difficult to see. When they try to wipe away the foam, the pepper is ground into their face and eyes.

The classic defense spray is delivered by way of a stream, for longer distance, a cone for a wider area, or a fogger designed for use in home or automobile.

Some Pepper Sprays include a marking dye, so when the spray hits the attacker; the Police will know who the attacker is. A Marked Attacker.

The containers that are used to deliver the chemical sprays, are usually an aerosol canister with some form of safety to prevent accidental discharge. The containers can come in many different sizes.

When choosing the model that suits your needs, make your choice wisely. If you need discretion, a disguised model may be best. If you are a bounty hunter, a large container that can be attached to a "holster" may be best for you. Maybe a small Key Chain model for covert security.

With the high level of unemployment that exists today, crime has increased. People, who would normally be law abiding citizens have, on occasion, resorted to "purse snatches" or other means to unlawfully get money. Self defense products are so named as they are designed to protect you from crime. Don't think that crime only happens to other people.

Choose your Self Defense weapon wisely. In today's world; you must protect yourself, your family, you're your home and your business.

Please check with the Local and State Laws in your area for use of Pepper Sprays. In many cities and states it is perfectly legal. In others, it may be against the law.