Pepper Spray is a personal protection product. It is designed as a deterrent for someone who is physically going to harm you. This is a personal protection device that is best for self defense. Just owning a canister of pepper spray will not do you any good if you don't know how to use it. Here are a few easy tips that will show you how to use pepper spray, properly. It could save your life.
I know it is easy to say and maybe not so easy to do, but try to stay as calm as possible if you are being attacked. You do not want to panic. This is where having your pepper spray very handy at all times is critical. You do not want to have to try and find it if you are under attack. That is one reason that having your pepper spray attached to the end of a keychain is so helpful. It is always in your hand! Get into the routine of always having your pepper spray at the ready. Walking to your car late at night? Make sure your pepper spray is ready. If you get into the habit of having it always available your chances of panicking are lessened.
If you find yourself in a situation where you actually have to use the self defense spray make sure you hold it properly. Always hold the canister in an upright position. Don't try to get fancy and hold it upside down or sideways. The next thing you do is take the safety switch or actuator off. Usually this just involves rotating it with your thumb so it can fire. It will assist you tremendously if you practice this simple maneuver a few times before you really need to do it.
Now, point the canister towards the attackers face and press the release button to spray him. It does not happen often but you should be aware that if there is a strong wind the pepper spray could blow back into your face. Not good. When you spray with your right hand bring your left hand up to protect your face. This will help you to avoid getting hit with the spray.
Always aim directly for an attacker's face. Always. When you press the button down to shoot the spray, keep it pressed down and really soak his face. Don't be concerned about blinding him. The effects will wear off after about thirty minutes.
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.
Just because you bought pepper spray does not make you safer unless you know the best way to use it. Your chances of escaping an attack will increase if you can use it correctly. - 29958
I know it is easy to say and maybe not so easy to do, but try to stay as calm as possible if you are being attacked. You do not want to panic. This is where having your pepper spray very handy at all times is critical. You do not want to have to try and find it if you are under attack. That is one reason that having your pepper spray attached to the end of a keychain is so helpful. It is always in your hand! Get into the routine of always having your pepper spray at the ready. Walking to your car late at night? Make sure your pepper spray is ready. If you get into the habit of having it always available your chances of panicking are lessened.
If you find yourself in a situation where you actually have to use the self defense spray make sure you hold it properly. Always hold the canister in an upright position. Don't try to get fancy and hold it upside down or sideways. The next thing you do is take the safety switch or actuator off. Usually this just involves rotating it with your thumb so it can fire. It will assist you tremendously if you practice this simple maneuver a few times before you really need to do it.
Now, point the canister towards the attackers face and press the release button to spray him. It does not happen often but you should be aware that if there is a strong wind the pepper spray could blow back into your face. Not good. When you spray with your right hand bring your left hand up to protect your face. This will help you to avoid getting hit with the spray.
Always aim directly for an attacker's face. Always. When you press the button down to shoot the spray, keep it pressed down and really soak his face. Don't be concerned about blinding him. The effects will wear off after about thirty minutes.
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.
Just because you bought pepper spray does not make you safer unless you know the best way to use it. Your chances of escaping an attack will increase if you can use it correctly. - 29958
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