Pepper spray will protect you from all sorts of scary situations. Fight off would-be aggressors with a simple press of your finger while you escape to safety. Imagine encountering a vicious dog on the street. With pepper spray in your possession, keep the dangerous animal at bay while you safely run to your car or inside a nearby building.

Pepper spray is made of an active ingredient called oleoresin capsicum, which is derived from cayenne peppers. It is non-toxic and non-flammable. It causes the capillaries in the eyes to inflame, making it very difficult for an attacker to see. It also irritates the attacker's respiratory system; causing him to wheeze and cough and making it difficult for him to pursue you. The effects are temporary. They can last from 20 minutes to two hours, which leaves you plenty of time to escape. Pepper spray does not cause any lasting physical harm.

It is a good idea to keep pepper spray on your person at all times to protect your safety. You never know when an attacker will strike. When you are leaving a bar late at night or even in broad daylight outside the supermarket, there is no good time to encounter crime. You need to be prepared; whether taking a morning jog or returning at night from work. If you prepare for the unexpected, it might just save your life.

If you have a daughter, mother or sister, don't let them leave the house defenseless. Buy some pepper spray for them to keep on their keychain. It is a simple and inexpensive purchase that will ensure their safety day and night. If you know a woman that is dating, be sure she keeps some pepper spray in her purse. Blind dates are usually uneventful, but you never know what may happen. It is better to use foresight and protect your loved ones from any potential harm. Pepper spray isn't just for women. Men carry pepper spray too. It is an excellent way to ensure personal safety.

A smart person knows that if he or she is robbed by an attacker with a weapon, fighting back is very dangerous. However, pepper spray will prevent the situation from escalating. If you are in a suspicious or unfamiliar environment, carry pepper spray in your hand. If someone approaches you, make it very clear that you don't want to talk by brandishing your pepper spray. Sometimes, the mere sight of pepper spray will cause a would-be assailant to look for another victim that is easier to attack. It is much easier to escape a bad situation if a criminal never gets a chance to pull out a weapon, but it is better if they just leave you alone entirely. Either way, your pepper spray will defend you and make you feel secure.

It is a good idea to carry a form of self protection, but guns and knives are scary to own. They are expensive, inconvenient to carry, dangerous and bulky. They may lead to legal problems down the road, and attackers often use them against their owners.

Pepper spray is a safe and effective way to defend yourself without going too far and causing your attacker serious harm. It allows you to keep yourself safe with a clear conscience.