You can buy pepper spray at a hardware store, firearms store,
even a supermarket, depending on your state laws. Pepper spray
is also available for purchase online. Pepper spray?s active
ingredient is oleoresin capsicum, a chemical harvested or
derived from cayenne peppers. When you go to buy pepper spray,
keep in mind that some OC concentrations are not as effective as
others. As a general rule of thumb, 1-5 percent is the most
effective. Any more than that and the concentration will be too
thick to atomize. Any less, and the spray will simply not be
powerful enough. There are some exceptions, however. Some pepper
spray concentrations can go as high as 10-percent and still be
effective. For example, Mace, a company that makes self-defense
sprays, offers a 10-percent solution that is well known to
immediately incapacitate any would-be attacker. Ask around. The
other thing to keep in mind when you go to buy pepper spray is
your state?s law. Many states have no restrictions on concealing
and carrying mace. Other states may require a permit. Still
others may restrict what kind of pepper sprays are allowed,
require the holder to carry a permit or take classes, or
flat-out prohibit pepper spray. Call your local police station
and ask them what self-defense items you can carry, and what you
will need to do. Most spray pepper canisters feature safety
functions to prevent accidental discharge, belt loops for easy
carriage and quick deployment, and a serial number for
quality-tracking purposes. They are usually available for less
than $20 -- not a bad price to pay when you?re considering your
personal safety and peace of mind.
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