Pepper Spray For Non-Lethal Self Defense Unfortunately, our city streets can pose many dangers from the criminal element. You can be mugged at the ATM or when taking a walk in the park. Your car may be hijacked in broad daylight. All these things can happen when you're just going about on errands, minding your own business. Clerks are often robbed while working the night shift at the mini-mart. However, many people are reluctant to carry a gun. A canister of pepper spray, tucked in your pocket or clipped to your belt can literally save your life in any of these situations. Back in the 1960s, pepper spray was introduced to the consumer, but perhaps due to poor marketing, the general public was not aware of this lifesaving device. Postal carriers were one group that did make use of this burning spray, mainly to ward off dogs roaming free that frequently launched sneak attacks against the postal worker. In the early days of its manufacture, the strength of the spray was such that animal lovers created a public uproar, claiming that the pepper spray had blinded their beloved pets. This resulted in two paradoxically opposite effects. The media reports drew the attention of both the general public and government regulatory agencies. The government declared that the strength must be reduced so that the pepper spray did not cause permanent damage, but could be used as a deterrent. This development served to protect both people and animals while publicizing and popularizing this effective product. Pepper spray is available in sporting goods stores and gun shops and is reasonably priced. As a self-defense tool, it's a great alternative to carrying a gun. Statistics show that many gun owners end up hurting themselves or worse, having a child get access to a gun in the home with a deadly outcome. Some people even have the gun taken away from them by their assailant and used to shoot them instead. Although pepper spray will not cause your assailant permanent damage, it will most certainly render them incapable of doing you any harm. You simply point the spray nozzle at the person's eyes and let them have it! As soon as it hits their eyes, their hands will immediately go to try to get the burning pepper out of their eyes. All other thoughts will flee their mind, as you flee the attacker and get some help. Naturally, pepper spray is most useful when it's easily within your reach. Some people like to attach it to their keyring or clip it on their belt. Pepper spray is something you should have on your person every time go out. It could save your life. Summary Pepper spray is available in sporting goods stores and gun shops and is reasonably priced. As a self-defense tool, it's a great alternative to carrying a gun. Statistics show that many gun owners end up hurting themselves or worse, having a child get access to a gun in the home with a deadly outcome. Some people even have the gun taken away from them by their assailant and used to shoot them instead. Related Articles Pepper Spray Mace Spray Pepper Spray For Self Defense Non Lethal Weapons Related Sites