Facts to Know About Pepper OC Sprays

Facts to Know About Pepper Sprays

When self defense is the need, relying on lethal weapons can be a wrong choice. It is always better to handle a dangerous situation with a non-lethal weapon rather than considering firearms. Pepper sprays are one of the most preferred, harmless yet helpful solution to handle a dangerous situation with ease and in an intelligent way.

Buying a pepper spray can be challenging due to the multitude of options available these days. A lot of military men and law enforcement officials use it, but for the civilians, it can be very difficult to make a choice due to the lack of knowledge about the product and its uses. Pepper sprays are available in a variety of forms. You may find it in a form of a foam, gel and a fogger. It contains inflammatory agents  that cause swelling of the membranes and a burning sensation that is hard to tolerate.

 It is advisable to all the civilians to consider a few of the facts related to an OC spray before buying it. The important facts that are a must to know about the product are :

• Pepper sprays are legal to use in most of the nation, but there are a few nations that may restrict its use and if you are a part of any such nation, buying it is of no use for you. Even if you are interested in buying it, you will have to spend a few extra dollars apart from the real price of the spray to order it from another country.
• The effects of an OC spray last for about 15-20 minutes, depending upon the intensity of the chemical composition of the product.
• There is no cure for the effects caused by the pepper sprays, but milk can be a wonderful and a natural OCspray neutralizer to help reduce its effects faster. Applying milk in the affected areas helps to ease the burning sensation and pain, but the presence of the oil in the spray cannot be removed with it. To get rid of the remains of the oil in the body, make a solution of a detergent bar and water to clean it properly.
• If you wear contact lenses, it is better to bring it out from your eyes. Blink your eyes as much as you can get rid of its effects. Cleaning eyes with a saline solution may help and work as a wonderful OC spray neutralizer, though the pain may not diminish instantly.
• It is important to have a knowledge about its effects and its antidote, so that if you accidentally get into its contact, you know its remedy also.
  
  
• OC sprays are packed in a compact container that may explode if stored in a hot and humid place. It is important to store it in a cool place.
• These sprays generally have a life of 2-3 years. Regular testing is important to keep a check on its effectiveness.