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What You Need to Know About Using Pepper Spray
November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Pepper spray can be an effective self defense product for men and women alike when properly used. It can be a powerful weapon to ward off a physical attack if you know how to use it. Follow the simple tips below to maximize the usefulness of your pepper spray.
One of the most important things to remember is that when you are under attack that you cannot lose control. You have to try to remain as calm as possible throughout the attack. Make sure that you carry your pepper spray in an easy to locate place so you are not wasting precious time searching for it. Having a small canister of Pepper spray on a keychain is very convenient. Get in the habit that when you are walking to your car at night, or in any vulnerable situation, that your pepper spray is out and ready to be used should someone approach you and makes you feel threatened.
When you use pepper spray it must be in an upright position. Do not hold it sideways, upside down, or in any position than right side up. There is an actuator or, safety lock, on the canister and it needs to be turned in order for the canister to be ready to spray. You should practice this maneuver before you actually need to use it. When you do need to use it the motion will then be automatic.
All you have to do now is aim for the attacker’s face, press down, and spray. It is a good practice to put your hand in front of your face just before you spray in case the wind is blowing back towards you.
When you use pepper spray it is designed to be used in the face of an attacker. You need to be sure that you hold down the button of the spray canister and use it liberally in their face. You will not blind the person permanently but you will disable them for up to 30 minutes, which will give you plenty of time to flee.
Sometimes you might not be able to shoot the pepper spray directly at an attackers face. Maybe their hand is up or they have a mask on. If that is the case still try to aim for as close to the face as possible. He will inhale the spray and that alone can put him down for awhile as he coughs and chokes. Remember, it is even more effective if you are able to have the spray contact his bare skin. Spray and run to safety.
Practice, practice, practice! We all know that it is much easier to accomplish something if we have practiced doing it. The actions just flow naturally without any thought. The same fact holds true for using pepper spray. Practice getting it out, aiming it and spraying it (without actually spraying it). When the time comes for actually needing it you will use it correctly and make your escape.
When you buy pepper spray learn how to use it. Don’t just throw it in your purse or briefcase. Knowing how to use it properly can save your life.
Using Pepper Spray effectively can save your life. Find out more about self defense sprays by visiting Jim’s website, www.YourGreatestProtection.com
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