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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.
There are some exceptions, however. Some pepper spray concentrations can go as high as 10-percent and still be effective. For example, Mace, a company that makes self-defense sprays, offers a 10-percent solution that is well known to immediately incapacitate any would-be attacker. Ask around.The other thing to keep in mind when you go to buy pepper spray is your state's law. Many states have no restrictions on concealing and carrying mace. Other states may require a permit. Still others may restrict what kind of pepper sprays are allowed, require the holder to carry a permit or take classes, or flat-out prohibit pepper spray. Call your local police station and ask them what self-defense items you can carry, and what you will need to do.
Most spray pepper canisters feature safety functions to prevent accidental discharge, belt loops for easy carriage and quick deployment, and a serial number for quality-tracking purposes. They are usually available for less than $20 -- not a bad price to pay when you're considering your personal safety and peace of mind.Since self defense sprays are not a controlled substance it's pretty easy to find locally at most hardware stores, or large department stores, as well as online retailers. If you live outside the city limits, they will most likely be available at your local farmer's co-op.
BUYING FROM A LOCAL STORE: Buying mace spray or oleoresin capsicum spray from a local store is the best option if you need to have it right now. This way, you do not have to wait for it to be shipped and can have quick access to the product. The problem with this is that most local hardware stores or department stores know very little to nothing about the product. So finding the right spray for your situation will be up to you. The thing to consider is that you can buy the product from a local store, then go ahead and do some research online and have a can or two on reserve, in case you need it.
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.
A lot of people I have met and talked to say that buying pepper spray is a daunting task. For some reason people think that obtaining such a spray requires you to go out and get some sort of license. They couldn't be farther from the truth. Pepper spray can be bought almost anywhere such as department stores, hardware stores and local gun shops. Believe me when I tell you its not hard to by the hot stuff.
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.
OC spray is manufactured in various concentrations and comes packaged in different types of canisters depending on its planned deployment. Many sprays even have an expiration date. OC sprays often have a shelf life of 2-4 years. Details should be available on the packaging, if not discuss your needs with someone knowledge in self-defense. One of the first decisions you'll make when buying the product is the intensity of the solutions which varies between 1% and 10% with 5% being a good choice.
Since pepper sprays have a shelf life, if you are unsure of when yours expires, be sure and replace it with a new can once a year, on the conservative side. Then you can use the old can to practice with. Print a picture of a face on the computer, and tack the picture up on the fence or a tree. Then stand upwind and shoot away!OC SPRAY ILLUSTRATION: Pepper spray is derived from cayenne pepper, so imagine biting down on a single very hot chili pepper, it's likely to cause discomfort but the symptoms will quickly diminish. The same experiment with 10 potent chili peppers is likely to invoke tears, coughing and more. While not a scientific comparison, this is similar to the difference between a 1% solution, and a 10% solution.
While defense sprays are available (in most instances) over-the-counter, there may be state laws affecting their use. Most retail establishments should have this clearly posted, if not be certain to ask. Since your purchase is likely for all the right reasons, you wouldn't want to break the law inadvertently. If you have difficulty determining the law, either do an online search or call your local law enforcement agency and simply ask.When considering your purchase think about a scenario where the pepper mace must quickly be deployed, could you place your hands on it in seconds? With that thought consider a "Hip Holster" (basically a belt clip). A defense spray holster makes grabbing the canister as easy as reaching for your cell phone.When you buy OC spray or tear gas, you're in essence buying peace of mind knowing if danger does strike, you'll have defensive measures in the palm of your hand.Final Note: When using a dog pepper spray keep in mind that some dogs may not have the proper mechanism for draining the tears out of the lachrymal gland (tear duct). Therefore, it is important to use an EPA approved canine repellent spray that has a lower concentration of oleoresin capsicum.
There are some exceptions, however. Some pepper spray concentrations can go as high as 10-percent and still be effective. For example, Mace, a company that makes self-defense sprays, offers a 10-percent solution that is well known to immediately incapacitate any would-be attacker. Ask around.The other thing to keep in mind when you go to buy pepper spray is your state's law. Many states have no restrictions on concealing and carrying mace. Other states may require a permit. Still others may restrict what kind of pepper sprays are allowed, require the holder to carry a permit or take classes, or flat-out prohibit pepper spray. Call your local police station and ask them what self-defense items you can carry, and what you will need to do.
Most spray pepper canisters feature safety functions to prevent accidental discharge, belt loops for easy carriage and quick deployment, and a serial number for quality-tracking purposes. They are usually available for less than $20 -- not a bad price to pay when you're considering your personal safety and peace of mind.Since self defense sprays are not a controlled substance it's pretty easy to find locally at most hardware stores, or large department stores, as well as online retailers. If you live outside the city limits, they will most likely be available at your local farmer's co-op.
BUYING FROM A LOCAL STORE: Buying mace spray or oleoresin capsicum spray from a local store is the best option if you need to have it right now. This way, you do not have to wait for it to be shipped and can have quick access to the product. The problem with this is that most local hardware stores or department stores know very little to nothing about the product. So finding the right spray for your situation will be up to you. The thing to consider is that you can buy the product from a local store, then go ahead and do some research online and have a can or two on reserve, in case you need it.
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.
A lot of people I have met and talked to say that buying pepper spray is a daunting task. For some reason people think that obtaining such a spray requires you to go out and get some sort of license. They couldn't be farther from the truth. Pepper spray can be bought almost anywhere such as department stores, hardware stores and local gun shops. Believe me when I tell you its not hard to by the hot stuff.
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.
OC spray is manufactured in various concentrations and comes packaged in different types of canisters depending on its planned deployment. Many sprays even have an expiration date. OC sprays often have a shelf life of 2-4 years. Details should be available on the packaging, if not discuss your needs with someone knowledge in self-defense. One of the first decisions you'll make when buying the product is the intensity of the solutions which varies between 1% and 10% with 5% being a good choice.
Since pepper sprays have a shelf life, if you are unsure of when yours expires, be sure and replace it with a new can once a year, on the conservative side. Then you can use the old can to practice with. Print a picture of a face on the computer, and tack the picture up on the fence or a tree. Then stand upwind and shoot away!OC SPRAY ILLUSTRATION: Pepper spray is derived from cayenne pepper, so imagine biting down on a single very hot chili pepper, it's likely to cause discomfort but the symptoms will quickly diminish. The same experiment with 10 potent chili peppers is likely to invoke tears, coughing and more. While not a scientific comparison, this is similar to the difference between a 1% solution, and a 10% solution.
While defense sprays are available (in most instances) over-the-counter, there may be state laws affecting their use. Most retail establishments should have this clearly posted, if not be certain to ask. Since your purchase is likely for all the right reasons, you wouldn't want to break the law inadvertently. If you have difficulty determining the law, either do an online search or call your local law enforcement agency and simply ask.When considering your purchase think about a scenario where the pepper mace must quickly be deployed, could you place your hands on it in seconds? With that thought consider a "Hip Holster" (basically a belt clip). A defense spray holster makes grabbing the canister as easy as reaching for your cell phone.When you buy OC spray or tear gas, you're in essence buying peace of mind knowing if danger does strike, you'll have defensive measures in the palm of your hand.Final Note: When using a dog pepper spray keep in mind that some dogs may not have the proper mechanism for draining the tears out of the lachrymal gland (tear duct). Therefore, it is important to use an EPA approved canine repellent spray that has a lower concentration of oleoresin capsicum.
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