Pepper shot is a highly effective self-defense weapon

Pepper Shot

Pepper shot is 10% pepper spray in a container that delivers a 1 second “shot” of pepper spray.  It can be a very effective self-defense weapon, as it can be used from a distance of up to 8 feet or more - before your attacker has a chance to get his hands on you.  And the effects are painful and immediate.  The pepper spray causes the veins in the eyes to swell, slamming the eyes shut.  And it swells the mucous membranes, making it difficult for your attacker to breathe.  A shot or two of pepper shot can disable an attacker long enough for you to run away and start screaming for help.

Pepper shot comes in various sizes, from very small containers designed for a pocket or purse, to larger containers designed to be carried on a belt or kept in your home.  You can also get a container of pepper shot with a convenient clip for attaching it to the visor in your car.  Pepper shot comes in 1/2 oz., 2 oz., and 4 oz. sizes.  The 1/2 oz. size will deliver up to 5 one-second bursts of pepper  spray.  The 2 oz. size holds enough pepper spray for 10-12 one-second shots and can be used at a distance of 10-12 feet.  The 4 oz. size can deliver 18-20 shots over a distance of 15-18 feet.   For more information about pepper shot.


Posted by WRGB  February 11th, 2009

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