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NON LETHAL SELF DEFENSE
Hello,
My name is Jerry Wrage, president and owner of
Protect Systems Training AcademyI would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to PEPPER SPRAY. As a law enforcement and civilian instructor, I have been teaching the use of the pepper spray for many years. During that time, I have found that students generally ask the same questions. The following are the most commonly asked questions regarding pepper sprays. Please read this information carefully and learn more about PEPPER SPRAY and Its USE IN SELF DEFENSE.
l. Why do I need to carry a non-lethal self defense device? (Pepper Spray)
Answer: Low liability use for non-deadly self defense.
Confrontations do occur where the use of the handgun (deadly force) is not necessary or justified.
Pepper spray is designed to help prevent the unnecessary and unjustified use of deadly force. Not to take the place of a handgun if deadly force is necessary.
Pulling the trigger is the final option to save your life. It also carries with it a great deal of responsibility and liability. Don't let fear pull the trigger of your handgun, fear because you have no other means of self-defense. Will that fear be justifiable homicide? Therefore, if a person is going to carry a handgun for self defense that person should have an option to the use of only deadly force.
Pepper spray gives you that option.
2. What is pepper spray?
Answer: Pepper Spray is made from hot Cayenne Peppers. It's active ingredient is
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) anextract of the pepper plant.
3. What is the most important factor to determine the stopping power of a pepper spray?
Answer;
The Scoville heat unit RatingThe Scoville heat rating is the measurement of the sting or bite of the pepper spray. This could also be thought of as stopping power or impact. The higher the Scoville heat rating the more stopping power. An effective pepper spray needs to have at least two to three million Scoville heat units.
4. What is the effect pepper spray will have on the attacker?
Answer: Pepper spray inflames the mucus membranes of the eyes nose and respiratory system.
This will cause an involuntary and immediate closing of the eyelids creating temporary blindness and when inhaled will cause coughing and gagging.
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Pepper spray is effective against people under the influence of drugs, alcohol, psychotics and animals including dogs. The effects of the pepper spray can last up to 45 minutes.• Pepper spray has a two-fold affect on the attacker.
1. The physical disabling affect just mentioned
2. The psychological affect of fear and disorientation brought on by the sting of the pepper, loss of sight and the inability to run do to restricted breathing.
5. Where do I spray the pepper spray to be sure I defeat the attacker?
Answer: The eyes, nose, nose and mouth.
A direct hit in the faceUsually use multiple one second bursts to keep from using more spray then is necessary and allowing the user to
have multiple attempts at stopping the attacker.
6. Is pepper spray safe to use?
Answer: Yes; Tests were conducted by the FBI's Firearms Training Unit and the
U.S. Army's Chemical Research and Development Center. There are no permanent short or long-term health risks or injuries to people or animals.
7. Is pepper spray legal in Michigan?
Answer: yes, Pepper spray is legal in the Michigan
(See section 750.224d of the Michigan Concealed Weapons and Firearms Law Manual titled "Self Defense Spray Device")1. In Michigan, it is legal to have up to a 2 percent pepper spray.
2. There is no limit on the size of the container or Scoville heat rating.
8.When can I use pepper spray to protect myself? What does the law say about this?
Answer: Section 750.224d part (5) (b) reads: "The state law approves the reasonable use of a self defense
spray device by a person in the protection of person or property under circumstances
which would justify the use of physical force."
9. What is the history of pepper spray?
Answer:
Pepper has been around for 20 years but not until 1992 when the FBI finished a three year study on it did it become the dominant non- lethal use of force device in law enforcement. Now most law enforcement agencies use pepper spray to control violent and aggressive people. The civilian population is now becoming more aware of how affective pepper spray really is. Now it is becoming the non-lethal self defense method of choice formost people.
10. Does wind affect pepper spray?
Answer: It can. That's why you must know the type of spray dispenser you have and what affect the wind may have on its application. As with all pepper sprays’ do not spray directly into a strong wind.