What should be considered when using?
When using pepper sprays for animal defense, no special precautions need to be taken; it can be used immediately if an emergency situation arises in the wilderness or in everyday life. To be able to quickly access the pepper spray, it is recommended to store it in your pocket or in special holsters, so that it is always within reach. However, care should be taken to ensure that the spray cannot be accidentally discharged in the pocket. This can occur especially in highly mobile body areas or with loosely stored provisions and materials. To activate the spray, simply press down the spray head. Any existing safety caps must be removed beforehand, of course. The application should be done with extreme caution. The spray head must be directed away from the body towards the targeted object.
Which product is right for me?
Before choosing the pepper spray, you should recall its area of application. There are no major differences in principle. However, there are sprays in different designs. A so-called "pepper gun" can be very useful, for example, as it is held intuitively correctly and can also spray up to 6 meters away. Just like with pepper sprays, the liquid, or rather the irritant, is used as a jet, so that there are no unpleasant surprises in case of headwind. Special training devices or cartridges allow practice use with water or blue paint, so that you are prepared for emergencies and already have experience in handling them. The use of the "correct" irritants is only suitable for animal defense here, i.e., for tours in the wilderness or on remote paths. Our range includes numerous protective covers for pepper sprays. With these, the container can be safely and easily protected. Unintended mechanical activations are prevented by the protective cover. The material of the cover is not particularly important. Our range includes variants made of leather, as well as versions made of sturdy cotton. Velcro covers can be preferred when making a selection. These allow for quick closing and opening of the protective cover. This means that the pepper spray can be accessed in a matter of seconds if necessary. A few seconds can be crucial for a successful deployment. Speed and precision are crucial when using pepper spray. When selecting your personal safety equipment, it is important to also consider complementary equipment such as handcuffs. These can be additionally useful in situations where pepper spray is used for defense, to maintain control.
Expert Tip: Practice the correct use for emergencies
We recommend practicing the use of such an animal defense instrument in a non-real situation. Otherwise, valuable seconds of hesitation in an emergency could thwart a successful deployment. For many models, as mentioned, there is also a corresponding practice cartridge that does not contain an irritant. Here, you can train the situation as realistically as possible, as far as the possibilities allow. It may take some time to aim correctly. However, it should also be remembered that a real emergency is also a stressful situation and that pulling out a spray from a handbag or holster should also be practiced. In less frequented areas late at night, it is also advisable to have the spray ready in your jacket pocket, so that you only need to hold out your hand with the spray in front of you.
Questions: Pepper Sprays
Why are they called "sprays"?
Actually, this is a misleading term, because most models of this self-defense system work with a liquid jet. The biggest advantage here is that they can also be used with a headwind without causing harm to oneself.
How far does the "jet" reach?
As mentioned in the very similar category "CS Gas," the jet of some sprays reaches from 4 to 6 meters, which also applies here. However, there are differences from manufacturer to manufacturer. In addition, it naturally depends on the wind conditions.
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