Protect Yourself In Fashion: A Guide To Custom Pepper Sprays

Every 92 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. This statistic is a shock, but there are ways to protect yourself so you don't become a victim. One great way to protect yourself is by using pepper spray. Even if you don't live in a community where violence is on the rise, you should consider getting custom pepper sprays made. These custom labels will help to get your name out into the public and provide the community with your contact information. To learn more about pepper spray and custom pepper sprays, keep reading below.

What Is Pepper Spray?

Pepper spray is a weapon that will stimulate the eyes to produce tears when used. This is usually known as a lachrymatory agent in scientific terms. Pepper spray contains an oil known as oleoresin capsicum and it's one of the main ingredients in pepper sprays, even if they are custom made. This oil is an inflammatory agent and adds the heat we all know to chili peppers. It's good to note that this oil is at a much higher concentration in pepper spray than an actual pepper. But when taking apart the spray itself, you will find that this concentration only makes up 1 to 2 percent of the spraying liquid. This just proves how strong oleoresin capsicum can be. For reference, the heat of a bell pepper measures at 0 on the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) scale. This scale is well known and used to measure the heat of peppers around the world. In comparison to the bell pepper, a jalapeño will measure on the scale at around 2,500 to 5,000. When pepper spray is measured by the SHU it will measure at about 2 million units. Some sprays, like police issue, can be stronger and measure up to around 5.3 million units.

The Physical Effects of Pepper Sprays

After spraying your custom pepper spray, the person that it was aimed at will close their eyes right away. They will then experience a feeling usually described as bubbling or boiling. After this, they will then go onto experience temporary blindness and substantial eye pain. These effects can last up to 40 minutes depending on the strength of the spray you use. The side effects above aren't the only things one can experience when they are sprayed with pepper spray. People can also experience wheezing, a burning throat, shortness of breath, a dry cough, gasping, gagging, and the inability to speak or breathe. In some rare cases, pepper spray can cause cyanosis. Cyanosis is when a blueish discoloration of the skin appears and will indicate a lack of oxygen and blood flow. A study conducted in 1999 stated that people who are attacked with pepper spray can even experience acute hypertension or a sudden increase in their blood pressure.

Treatment for Pepper Spray

After being sprayed with a custom pepper spray, you will need to seek medical attention right away. Emergency responders will usually carry wipes and special solutions that will help to treat the above symptoms of the spray. If you cannot get medical attention right away, there are a few things you can do to help relieve the effects. The first thing you should know is that you shouldn't touch the infected area. Since the spray is oil-based, it will be easy to attach to your fingers and spread to other areas of your body, making the pain worse. If you get the spray in your eyes, you can try blinking rapidly to get the solution out. This should help you create tears that will flush the oil out of your eyes. If you find pepper spray on your hands, washing thoroughly with soap will help to break up the oil. Try a mixture of hand soap, shampoo, and dish soap to really break up the pepper spray and to get it off of your skin. Baby shampoo can be used to wash spray from the area of the eyes since it is gentle. It's good to point out that since pepper spray is oil-based water will not wash it away. Since oil and water do not combine on a molecular level, you will need soap to break down the oil. Throwing water on yourself may prove to be a relief, but this will be short-lived.

Uses Of Custom Pepper Spray

Dating back to the 1980s, police forces have used pepper spray to tame uncooperative people or subdue violence. This is also true for everyday people who use the spray; it's a protective weapon that can give you extra time to escape or even make your attacker stop.

Is Bear Spray Stronger Than Pepper Spray?

It's good to point out that even though bear spray and pepper spray contain the same chemical, they are not the same. You will find that bear spray has a lower amount of oleoresin capsicum and should only be used to deter bears. The pepper spray you can buy in the store or custom made is intended to be a self-defense weapon. With this said, our human pepper spray has a higher amount of oleoresin capsicum to better protect us. The main difference is that bear spray will release a cloud of droplets whereas human pepper spray will release a straight line to hit your attacker. If you're someone who hikes and loves the outdoors, we suggest getting bear spray. This will not harm the bear and will deter it so you have time to escape. If you're looking for a weapon to protect yourself, then opt for regular pepper spray for optimum self-defense.

Why Should I Get Custom Pepper Spray?

Passing out pepper spray may come in handy. If you're hosting any self-defense classes or trying to make the community more aware of dangers, such as robberies and attacks, you can give them pepper spray that has your contact information on it. This is a great way to market your name and give people your contact information in case they need to contact you after an attack. You will also be giving people the needed tool to protect themselves, so this item is helpful for everyone involved. Your custom pepper spray will come as a convenient keychain that can be placed anywhere for easy access. It will even have a locking side to make sure it doesn't go off when not in use.

Is Pepper Spray Legal in My State?

Everyone knows that every state in the U.S. has its own laws and regulations, but where do the states stand on pepper spray? In truth, laws vary state to state on the selling, shipping, buying, and usage of the weapon. The best way to see if your state has made pepper spray legal is by doing a bit of research. A quick Google search or even calling your local law enforcement agency will answer your question in a matter of minutes and help you to ensure you're abiding by your state's law. We want to point out that if you know pepper spray is illegal in your state and you end up getting ahold and using it, this will be considered a legal offense. This will most likely lead to legal consequences, such as an arrest. Overall, doing your research will pay off in the long run.

Tips for Properly Using Pepper Spray

If you have found that pepper spray is legal in your state and you've received your package with custom labels printed on the canister, it will be time to distribute them and arm yourself with your new weapon. Before arming we wanted to give you a few tips on how to properly use pepper spray so there aren't any mishaps later on down the road. Our first tip is to practice. You can either buy a separate practice canister for this or use one from your stash. Go outside and point the pepper spray away from you and anyone else. Make sure you're aiming with the wind and try giving a few sprays. This will help you to get a feel for the weapon and figure out how to use it. You should also be learning how to properly hold the canister while practicing. The best way is to use your thumb to press the button while having a secure grip on the canister. The second tip we have is to use a target. Use a mannequin as an attacker. Practice aiming for its eyes so you can get the feel down on how to properly blind an attacker. Practice spraying back and forth instead of a single spot. This will help you to ensure you're making contact with your attacker's eyes since you will be covering more space. This is ideal since people will usually not be standing still and waiting for you to attack. The third tip we have is to practice backing away. As you're spraying you should be backing away from your attacker so you can quickly turn to escape. This will help you to see the range of your pepper spray and how far you can back up until you turn and run away.

Myths About Pepper Spray

Now that you know how to practice with your spray, we should go over a few common myths. The first being that you can't travel with pepper spray. The truth is that as long as it's less than 4 fluid ounces and packed securely in your checked bag, it's TSA approved and anyone can travel with it. The second myth is that wasp spray will work just as well as pepper spray. This may be obvious, but wasp sprays are intended for killing wasps and not protecting someone from an attacker. There are no studies that support that wasp spray is an effective self-defense tool. The third myth we want to debunk is that having more oleoresin capsicum in your spray is better. Some believe that if you add more of this hot pepper concentrate it will make the spray stronger. The truth is that whether your spray has 2 or 10 percent of oleoresin capsicum it's going to stop any attacker in their tracks. The percentage only tells you how much oleoresin capsicum is in the product. It doesn't inform you of its strength or potency. The last myth we will list is that some people are immune to pepper sprays. In the past, some sprays failed due to the manufactures not taking the necessary measures to ensure strength consistency. There are now processes in place that will identify bad batches so they will not make it onto the market. No one is immune to pepper spray since it causes swelling of the mucous membranes, slamming the attacker's eyes shut. Overall, anyone will be affected by pepper spray and no one will be affected by a bad batch.

Now It's Time To Get Your Custom Pepper Spray

We have told you the benefits of getting your custom pepper spray, from protecting your community and getting your name out there. Custom pepper spray is a great way to ensure people can defend themselves while promoting or giving your contact information to those who need it most. You also have a background on what pepper spray is and if it's legal in your state. This is to help you feel more confident in how pepper spray is an effective weapon when it comes to protection. To get your custom printed pepper spray, be sure to check out our website here!