Pepper Spray for Self Defense

Author: Barry L Jenkins

Pepper spray is a very simple irritant that causes the eyes to tear and temporarily distorts vision. The active ingredient in it is capsaicin which is derived from the same family of plants as chilies are. It is non-lethal and is expelled from a high pressure aerosol can to ensure that only the desired target receives the spray.

No one wants to walk around flashing a self defense tool. It's one thing to be prepared; it's another to announce it. This is a benefit of pepper spray. The spray comes in a small canister which can be easily carried in a purse or pocket. Even better, pepper spray is also available in small, everyday items such as rings, pens, and pepper spray key chains.

When you are protecting yourself your goal is not to maim the assailant, but rather to get yourself to safety. Pepper spray has the effect of stopping the attacker in their tracks before they even reach you. It will not kill, permanently injure, or disfigure the assailant, but will simply cause irritation. An added benefit of pepper spray is that its effects last until treatment is received. This ensures that the attacker will not get up and pursue you, but will instead be forced to sit, blindly, and wait for law enforcement to arrive.

Different countries have different laws regarding pepper spray and mace. Although most areas allow it in some form, you may need to comply with special guidelines. It is vital that you know the laws in your area, and in all areas that you travel to, when you carry pepper spray or any other self defense item.

As with any new purchase, conducting research is imperative to getting the best quality product. Not all sprays are made equal. Some do not contain enough active ingredients to be effective, and others may not contain any mace pepper spray ingredients at all. This means that you need to seek out a reputable merchant who is committed to quality products.

A great place to start is with bljselfdefenseproducts.com . This company offers a wide variety of self defense tools, including pepper spray and mace, and provides consumers with education on self protection. In addition to the online resources, BLJs Enterprises supplies its customers with personal attention to help ensure that they receive the self defense item that perfectly suits their needs.

RESOURCE BOX BLJs Enterprises is a top provider of self defense tools, including pepper spray, in the United States. At their website, http://www.bljselfdefenseproducts.com, you will find quality products as well as free, in-depth information regarding personal protection. BLJs Enterprises is dedicated to matching every customer with the right self defense method; because of this customer comments and questions can be directed to the owner, Barry Jenkins himself, at info@bljselfdefenseproducts.com .

More Martial Arts and Self Defense Articles

Tips and tricks to get on track with self defense
Now, because one can use the web, it's child's play to discover all you desire in regards to self defense. Do you recall the time when you had to consult a dictionary when you wanted to come across anything appropriate to self defense? Do you...read more

Shaolin Temple: Dawn of Zen and Kung Fu
Shaolin Temple in Henan province, China is famous worldwide for its peaceful-looking monks who perform incredible kung fu stunts. For a long time, I have been fascinated by the martial arts skills of Shaolin monks . How are these monks able to...read more

Keys Of Hung Gar Kung Fu Mastering
1. While polishing your technique you should never stick out your chest or stomach either when fighting or practicing. It stiffens your body and makes your movements awkward. As a result, you are losing control over your body. While practicing...read more

No Martial Arts or Self-Defense Technique is Perfect
Far too many people who are training in the martial arts or in a self-defense program - including police and security personnel by-the-way - take for granted that all they have to do is learn a few tricks and that's it. When, according to the...read more

Non-Combative Self-Defense
At first glance, it would seem that the only logical approach to successfully defending yourself against a dangerous attacker is to learn and get really good at karate or some other form of physical self-defense. After all, when you look around at...read more

LEARNING TAEKWONDO
Taekwon-do is Korean for foot (tae), hand (kwon) and way, or art (do). It can thus be rendered, "the art of fighting using the hands and feet." The word "do", essentially the key to the art itself, implies a totally dedicated way of life, the...read more

The Best Self-Defense Strategy - The 6 Phases of a Perfect Self-Defense Plan
Contrary to popular belief, there is a big difference between a fight and a self-defense situation. While both may look the same on a physical, combative level, the reason that each participant is there is very different. As a general rule, a...read more

Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: a Parent's Guide
“Daddy, I want to take Karate!” “Mommy, Jimmy on the bus hit me again today” There are many reasons why parents want to sign their children up for Self Defense or Martial Arts classes. Once you have made the decision, now you are faced with...read more

Martial Arts and Adult ADHD: Overcoming The Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for school-aged children, but they can be even more debilitating for adults who feel like they don’t have a place to turn for help. Adult ADHD has the same symptoms as those present in children (including...read more

Self Defense - Back to School
As millions of wide eyed teenagers prepare to leave home for the first time and head off for their freshman year of college, the anticipation of exploring new things, experimenting, and oh yes learning too, fills the hearts and minds of those...read more

Notice: These martial arts and self defense articles are gathered from various public sources and are presented "as is" for for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Lo Man Kam Wing Chun Kung Fu Organization. The authors of this site make no claims and take no responsibility regarding the content of these articles.

Wing Chun Las Vegas Kung Fu School | 6366 W. Sahara Ave | Phone: (702) 768-1201

Martial Arts Articles Self Defense