| Pepper Spray Information
Pepper
spray (also known as OC spray from "Oleoresin
Capsicum", OC gas, or capsicum spray) is a lachrymatory agent (a
chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and
even temporary blindness) that is used in riot control, crowd control
and personal self-defense, including defense against dogs. The active
ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, which is a chemical derived
from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including
chillis.
The
HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) method is used to measure
the amount of capsaicin within pepper sprays. Scoville Heat Unit (SHU)
testing is also used to measure the hotness of pepper spray, but this
is a subjective test which changes from person to person and does not
measure the actual chemical percentage within the product.
Pepper
spray typically comes in canisters, which are
often small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse.
Pepper spray can also be bought concealed in items such as rings.
Pepper spray is an inflammatory agent, not an irritant like Mace. It
causes immediate closing of the eyes and coughing. The length of the
effects depend on the strength of the spray but the average full effect
lasts around thirty to forty-five minutes, with mitigated effects
lasting for hours.
Video
Game Freak Gets A Kick Out The Latest Fad
Trixy is a young woman who loves
the latest fads. She likes to walk through the stores and look at the
latest gadgets. She especially had a passion for the latest video
games. She had them all. She was always one of the first in line when
something new came out. So it was no surprise that she was first in
line when the Supertron 35 came on the market.
It was a limited
production and very popular. It did everything and everybody wanted
one. She decided she would make her purchase from the local giant
retailer. She knew the type of crowd she would be facing, trying to get
one of the games. These people were maniacs and would do crazy things
to get a game.
She wanted to
avoid all that. She knew she had to be one of the first in line, so she
could get her game and get out of there. She went down to the retailer
a few hours before they were to open.
To her surprise
people were already in line for the game. She thought that is ok I can
still get one. I am not too far back. So she went up and waited.
The line grew
longer. In fact it was longer than she had ever seen. She knew some of
the people would be sorely disappointed. There was not going to be
enough games to go around. People even resorted to buying places in
line for huge amounts of money. She had a few offers but refused. She
really wanted the game.
Finally the doors
opened but the manager would only let a few people in at a time.
Eventually her turn came. After she went inside the manager announced
that they were sold out of the Supertron 35. People became angry but
they did not leave. They waited for people coming out to try and buy
their game.
She purchased her
game and left the store. When she got outside people who wanted to
purchase her game immediately surrounded her. She refused to sell it.
Most of them went back to the store door to wait for the next customer.
There was one couple who continued to try and talk her out of the game.
She refused.
They were
persistent. They came up with all types of excuses. Finally the guy
said if you want give us the game, we will just have to take it. We
offered you all kinds of money, so give it to us now. She said no. The
guy grabbed her bag and tried to take her game. Something came over her
and she kicked the guy in the groin.
He fell to the
ground and she was able to escape to her car and call the police. When
the police arrived she told them what happened. They questioned a few
people in the crowd and established that it was self defense. The guy
was ticketed for disturbing the peace. Trixy was released to go home
and enjoy her game.
Fads can sometimes
make people do strange things. The quest to own the latest is a never
ending trend in American society. People have been known to steal,
injure and even kill to possess the latest electronic gadgets.
Why people will
endure freezing weather to own the newest video game is still an
unexplained phenomenon. If a fad maniac approaches you, kindly
refuse their offer, and be prepared to defend yourself if necessary.
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