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Guardian Self Defense and Security Blog » Pepper Sprays
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What is a Pepper Spray Gun?
What are Pepper Spray Guns and How Do They Work? Although many people are aware that pepper spray exists, some do not know that pepper spray guns exist. They are a nice self-protection option for homes everywhere. Benefits of Pepper Spray Guns Speed, Range and Safety With pepper spray guns, a round can travel around 300 feet per second. This is a very quick speed when you are trying to defend yourself or your home. The rounds can travel 150 feet or more for each round. This means that... -
Make Personal Safety A Top Resolution This Year
Well another year has come and gone. As we embark on the new year, it is wise to reflect and review on the past year. Did we meet our goals and objectives? Personal safety is an area that is often overlooked. Are you vulnerable to a would-be criminal? Is your wife or children an easy target? Most of us find ourselves consumed by our day-to-day lives. The last thing on our minds is falling victim to an assault, robbery, rape or home invasion. Unfortunately, for many of us it only... -
Mace Exquisite Purse Model - Safety Meets Fashion
The new Mace Exquisite pepper spray line combines safety and security with fashion. These units feature the covert look of a lipstick or perfume canister with a sleek and stylish cosmetic design. These provide perfect pepper spray protection when going out for the evening or for everyday protection in your purse. Don’t let the cute look of the Exquisite line fool you, each unit is powered with Mace brand 10% OC Pepper + UV Dye. Defend yourself from a safe distance of up to 10 feet away. Each purse model... -
5 Tips To Increase Runner Safety
November is National Runner Safety Month which is dedicated to increasing runner safety through education and awareness. Here are 5 tips to make sure you run safely. If at all possible run with a "buddy"! If you can't make the "buddy" system work, the next best alternative is to let someone know where you'll be and when to expect you back. Technology makes this easy, many phone apps now offer free services that send your contacts a text message with your location, so they can track your safety throughout an... -
Uber Driver Attacked Uses Pepper Spray In Self Defense
In this video a Taco Bell executive manager is accused of attacking an UBER driver. The rider appears to be intoxicated and will not or can not provide a destination address. After several unsuccessful attempts to obtain an address, the UBER driver pulls over and tells the rider his trip is over. That's when the exec "snaps" and becomes violent! Thankfully, the UBER driver is able to stop the attack using pepper spray in self defense. -
The Extreme College Safety Kit - Product Review
In my opinion, the most valuable product offering in our self defense product repertoire is the Extreme College Safety Kit. Why you ask? Our college students are vulnerable to various crimes. Many times these "kids" are targeted for robbery, assault and sexual assault. According to The US Department of Education's (DOE) Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool, there were more than 5000 Forcible Sex Offenses reported on US Campuses in 2013. Robbery, Aggravated Assault and Burglary are also prevalent on US College Campuses. With nearly 16,000 burglaries, 2300... -
Why You Should Be Using Mace For Self Defense
We will discuss why you should be using Mace for self defense in today's post, but first some background information. Modern day history of pepper spray started in 1973 when the FBI "worked to develop weapons grade material in the 80s". In 1994, the N.Y.P.D. decided to adopt pepper spray as an anti-personnel weapon. So you can see the history of modern day pepper spray is relatively new. The same ingredient that makes major topical arthritis creams so effective-capsaicin-usually at only 0.1% (most sprays are at least 10%)-is the major... -
What Is Oleoresin Capsicum?
What is oleoresin capsicum? It is a funny sounding name; actually two words that comprise the essence of pepper spray. The two words are; oleoresin which means an oil holding resin in solution, and capsaicin which is the active ingredient in peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is the major ingredient in creams and lotions “commonly marketed to relieve muscle and joint pain.” To rephrase it, oleoresin capsicum is the resin of one of the hottest peppers in the world, the cayenne-combined with water, glycol and a propellant such as...
