About Using Pepper Spray For Personal Security And Protection
By Personal Security Editor
In the United States, restrictions on pepper spray vary from state to state, with most states allowing anyone over the age of 18 to carry the product ...
Pepper spray comes in a canister that's easy to carry in the pocket or a purse. Police officers also commonly use the self-defence spray for crowd control, as the active ingredient, Capsicum, will cause severe irritation to the eyes and a coughing fit. The effects of pepper spray are extremely uncomfortable and will last for up to forty-five minutes.
Although the American Civil Liberties Union claims to have documented four cases where the effects of pepper spray were lethal, it's generally believed that all the effects of pepper spray subside after several hours with no long-lasting effects. Still, debates range in the United States and across the world for and against the use of pepper spray, to the point where different areas have varied restrictions concerning the use of the product originally developed to chase off dogs and protect from bear attacks.
In the United States, restrictions on pepper spray vary from state to state, with most states allowing anyone over the age of 18 to carry the product. But there are exceptions. In Washington DC, for example, anyone owning pepper spray must register with DC Metropolitan Police, and in Massachusetts, citizens can only carry a canister with a firearm identification card. New York will only allow the spray to be sold by pharmacists or licensed firearms dealers, and Wisconsin has strict guidelines on the strength each unit has. In Canada, pepper spray is classified as a prohibited weapon, and while it's not illegal to own a canister for protection against dogs and other animals, use of it on a human attacker will most likely result in prosecution.
Pepper Spray is legal for purchase in Russia for anyone over 18 that has a valid passport, but the Aussies and British have reserved it for their police officers' use only. In Latvia, Spain, and Poland, the spray isn't classified as a weapon and can be sold to people under 20. In fact, if you're 16 and live in Latvia, you can have a canister at your disposal. Views vary widely from country to country and so do regulations. Most European countries have banned pepper spray altogether from demonstrations to protect citizens. Germany has a two-tiered system and in that country, one brand of pepper spray is marked for use against animals while the other is classified as a prohibited weapon.
Next article: Using Dogs For Protection And Personal Security
Featured Security Product:
|

|
Latest Reverse Phone Searching Technology |
| The new all-in-one reverse phone search website is here, featuring cellular phones, landline phones, business phones, and unlisted numbers records lookup. Click here for more details ... |
More Articles About Personal Security ...
The Need For Self-Defense For Women
Every two minutes, a woman gets raped in the United States. 17% of those victims know their attackers. Violence against women has a different set of issues than that of violence against men, and there...
Some Useful Tips On Car Security
Stealing cars is a big business that affects the owners of every make and model. Auto theft isn't about joyriding anymore. Professionals are stealing cars and taking them to chop shops, where the vehicles...
A Quick Home Security Checklist
We've all learned to accept the fact we might not be safe everywhere we go anymore. Gone are the days when we felt comfortable in all areas of our cities and towns. It was only yesterday when most of us...
Recommended Self Defense Resources
For more information about Personal Security-related resources, see our Security resources section, subscribe to our Security Newsletter containing news, updates and insider tips, or go to more articles about Pepper Spray.
Related Topics ...
Search for more information on "pepper spray" below:
You are here: Home » personal-security » About Using Pepper Spray For Personal Security And Protection |
|
|
|
Get Regular Security News And Insider Tips

Receive free practical Security tips delivered to your email box with contributions from personal security product reviewers, home security industry writers, computer security experts and identity theft prevention professionals. Also receive access to valuable free resources as our gift to you.
Email Instructions:
Fill-in your First Name and primary Email below to claim your FREE gifts and stay up-to-date with the latest exciting news and information on Security!
Your privacy always comes first and your email address is never shared with anyone ever.
|
|
Personal Security Facts & Tips
You should consider the type of sound the device makes. A pulsing alarm resembles the ones common on cars today and may not produce the desired effect. The size of the unit matters as well. Smaller versions might be easier to carry, but their shriek might not be as loud as a bigger model. Tiny alarms have a tendency to get lost in bottom of purses and bags as well.
|
|

Security Resources:
How To Win Any Fight In Under Three Minutes
Recommended Self Defense Resource
Hardcore Fighting Secrets - How To Win Any Fight In Under 3 Minutes
Steve G, the author of "Hardcore Fighting Secrets" is not only a street fighter with... 31 Ways To Commit Identity Theft
Recommended Identity Theft Prevention Resource
Inside Identity Theft - Secrets and Dangers You Need To Know For Prevention and Protection
In this eye-opening report, Henry Tom, a widely known information...
|
| Security Directory
Security Videos
Security Resources
Identity Theft
Personal Security
Home Security
Private Investigation
Security (Main)
Related Topics

More Links
identity theft solution public records what is identity theft tasers identity theft cases criminal record
|
|