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This 32-page booklet reveals the secrets of:
• choosing a defense spray
• how to carry it
• how to shoot it
• what to do about multiple assailants
• date rape protection
• using defense sprays against guns and knives
• home tactical use and...
much, much more about the realities of protecting
yourself with defense sprays.
Written by nationally recognized self defense
expert Doug Lamb.
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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.
How
To Decide If You Should Own A Gun
Gun
ownership is a full time responsibility. Every situation is unique.
Deciding if you will own a firearm is ultimately up to you. The
following information will give you some facts that may help you decide.
There is a lot of gray area in the land of gun ownership. There is also
clearly times when gun ownership should not be considered. If you are a
convicted felon owning a firearm is not an option for you. There are
many other times when gun ownership should not be an option.
If you have mentally unstable people in your home, gun ownership is a
high risk proposition and should be avoided. If you have small
children, the risks of having a gun for protection should be weighed
against the possibility of your children gaining access and causing an
accident.
If there are extreme difficulties in your marriage, a gun will probably
not be your best form of self defense. Research has shown that a gun
kept in the home is 43 times more likely to kill a member of the
household, or friend, than an intruder. If you are afraid to fire a gun,
it may not be in your best interest to purchase one. If you do not
intend to take full responsibility for the safe guard of a gun then you
should not own one.
If you suffer from anger issues or depression a gun may not be a good
idea. Taking any mind altering drugs prescription or otherwise, is not
a good situation for a gun owner. Residents of homes where a gun is
present are 5 times more likely to experience a suicide than residents
of homes without guns.
If you are overconfident in your gun handling skills, you may not be as
cautious and take more risks. Horseplaying with weapons, can and does
lead to trouble. You must treat your gun as if it were loaded at all
times. If you do not intend to treat it as such, you should not own a
gun.
Your gun should be kept secure and out of sight at all times. Those who
do not intend to secure a gun should not own one. Gun maintenance is an
area where owners make mistakes. Clean and inspect the gun regularly
and carefully. A common safety practice is to check your gun twice
before you clean it to be sure it is unloaded.
If your are going to own a gun, keep it in sight while you are cleaning
it. If your gun breaks, do not try to fix it yourself. If you do not
intend to take the necessary precautions do not own a gun.
Owning a gun requires that you observe all the applicable laws. These
laws vary from state to state. Variations require that the gun owner be
knowlegeable of current laws of all fifty states. Check with your local
police department to learn the laws about carrying or transporting guns
outside of your home.
Many guns bought legally are sold or stolen, and then used for crime.
If you do not intend to become knowledgeable of gun laws do not own a
gun.There are as many as 340,00 guns sold every year. Most are lost or
stolen from citizens by criminals.
If 340,000 guns were never sold or owned in the first place, that would
be 340,000 less guns in the hands of criminals every year. The
consequences for mistakes with a gun are dire. But no matter why you
own a gun, gun ownership is a serious and full-time responsibility.
Fortunately owning a gun is not the only effective means of self
defense.
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