Pepper spray is a lachrymatory agent used in riot control, policing, against protestors, crowd control and personal self-defense. The inflammatory effects of pepper spray cause eyes to close and take away vision. By causing temporary blindness, it allows you to restrain subjects more easily. This is considered as a less than lethal agent, but it can be a contributing factor for death. Capsaicin is the active ingredient used in pepper spray. This is a chemical derived from Capsicum genus including chillis. Lachrymatory agent in pepper spray irritates the eyes to cause pain, tears, and temporary blindness.


Pepper spray is highly beneficial for women, elderly and those who live in a rough neighborhood. This is a sufficient non-lethal weapon, which has the ability to keep an assailant at a safe distance. This is also helpful for stopping and disabling the attack. Most pepper sprays come with a range of 8-12 feet, which can able to stop the attacker within seconds. These are very small, non-lethal, easy to carry, and leave no permanent affects. No long-term or continuous training is required for using this weapon.


The quality and effectiveness of a pepper spray vary between brands. Accidental recharger is also possible. Using a pepper spray is legal to many countries, so you can carry it into airlines or in luggage. Once you purchase the pepper spray, you should practice with it. In such a way, you can prepare perfectly. You must also avoid aiming the defense spray away from your arms and face. You must practice using the spray, which is essential for understanding how to aim at the face of assailants. You should target it quickly, so the spray will not hit you.

Advantages of Pepper Spray

• Legal to carry
• It does not require a permit
• Inexpensive
• Non-lethal
• Can be used against human and animal attacks
• Comes in different forms
• Small size, so you can carry and hide it very easily


Pepper spray is legal in the US, but a few states have restrictions. Therefore, before purchasing the spray, you must ensure that the state allows you to use it. This is a low cost self-defense weapon, which is great for women, older men, and even the family members.