Top 10 Self Defense Spray Tips

What is the best manufacturer of pepper and gas spray for self-defense?

Techkrim

Tyumen aerosols

Pfeffer

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High-quality cartridges for protection against aggressive people and animals are produced by official manufacturers with certificates and licenses. Self-defense tools are not safe devices, when buying counterfeit products, the risks of injuring the user himself increase, so it is better to purchase cans from trusted companies.

TechCrim is a Russian company specializing in the development and production of self-defense equipment, gas pistols, cylinders, and accessories for them. The cartridges of this manufacturer are distinguished by efficiency, reliability. Products are presented in assortment.

Tyumen Aerosols - the protective devices of this company are produced at a high-tech factory, using innovative formulas of damaging compounds. The company itself develops and patents novelties in the field of self-defense, which have no analogues in the world. Spray cans have a different content composition, different volumes, spraying methods.

A+A - a company from Tula, the weapons capital of Russia, develops a range of aerosol gas products to protect against attack. The manufacturer's assortment includes not only GB, but also pistols for BAMs, pneumatic weapons, shells and much more.

Among the reliable manufacturers are the Heaton company, which produces aerosol products with high defensive properties, as well as the German company Kliver Ballistol, which supplies self-defense products to the European market and to German law enforcement agencies.

Defense devices are classified according to the object of impact. Before purchasing a can, decide who you need to scare away - animals or humans.To protect against aggressive animals, you can pick up gas devices with plant extracts, extracts that are unpleasant for animals. For defense against attacking people, it is necessary to choose cans with a certified active substance that is approved for use.

It is important that the composition does not cause serious harm to the health of the attacker, otherwise it can be qualified as an excess of self-defense and will lead to problems with law enforcement agencies. On the modern Russian market, you can find universal cartridges that are equally effective for protecting both large and small warm-blooded animals and aggressive people, even those who are intoxicated or have a lower pain threshold that has arisen against the background of mental disorders.

Manufacturers can use one or more damaging substances and irritants (irritant substances) in one can.

CN - the famous "Cheryomukha", tear gas chloroacetophenone, is often used by law enforcement agencies and the Federal Penitentiary Service. It has a weak effect on people, almost ineffective when applied to drunken aggressors or animals. In cans, it is used only as a supplement in small concentrations.

CS - an irritant, o-chlorobenzylidenemalonic acid dinitrile, which irritates the eyes and upper respiratory tract.Known as Lilac gas. Included in the striking mixture of gas cartridges, cartridges. Does not work on drunks and dogs. A gas mask protects against the harmful effects of a substance.

OC - the most common natural irritant, capsaicin, which is an extract or extract of red hot pepper, more often cayenne or chili. Effective against aggressive people in a state of intoxication, as well as against dogs, wolves and other large animals. It acts immediately, neutralizes the source of the threat for 20-60 minutes.

IPC - a synthetic analogue of natural capsaicin, but with a milder effect. The duration of the irritating effect of the substance is 2 times less.

The effectiveness of a self-defense can largely depends on its volume - in various situations, a short “volley” or continuous spraying for several seconds may be needed.

Compact - contain 18 or 25 ml of the damaging substance. The volume is enough for one "zilch", often used as an additional method of protection. Due to its small size (no bigger than a lipstick), this can is convenient to carry in your pocket or as a keychain.

Standard - 50.65 and 75 ml volume allows you to make several sprays or make a long press. The funds are small, convenient to hold in your hand, carry in your pocket, purse or a special holster.

High capacity - 100 and 110 ml are used to repel the attack of several intruders or a pack of vicious animals, several long "shots" can be fired. The increased volume fits in large cartridges that are inconvenient to carry in your pocket; it is better to purchase a special system in the form of a handbag for attaching to a pocket or belt.

super volume - 220 or 650 ml are used by hunters to repel wild animals in the forest. The tanks are like small fire extinguishers, with trigger levers rather than buttons. The range of such means is increased to 1-2 meters.

There are several ways to supply a combat substance. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages.

Aerosol - spread a wide cloud, do not require precise aiming, you can create a striking curtain. There is a danger of falling into the radius of action of the damaging substance.

Inkjet - a thin jet under pressure is thrown at the source of the threat, has a point effect, so it is necessary to aim strictly at the face of the enemy.

Aerosol jet - universal canisters, which are easy to use, help to neutralize the source of the threat and create a cloud of damaging suspension.

Gel - the combat substance in the form of a sticky substance is ejected in a thin and powerful stream, sticks to the skin of the attacker, and has a long-term irritating effect.It is difficult to get rid of the gel, attempts to wash it off with water lead to increased pain.

Foam - the action is similar to jet sprays, but when the active substance gets on the skin, it foams. The composition increases in volume, forms a dense layer that closes the airways and eyes of the aggressor.

This parameter allows you to influence aggressive people or animals from a distance, without letting the source of the threat get too close. It is important to be able to get a means of self-defense in a timely manner and apply it without getting into the area of ​​a cloud or jet. Experts recommend using cans at arm's length to reduce the risk of self-damage.

The range of spread of the combat substance depends on the method of spraying. So, aerosol cans act at a distance of 1-2 meters, but at the same time create a cloud with a diameter of up to 1.5 meters. For gel products, the ejection range of the substance is up to 3 m. Jet and foam can hit a target located 4 meters from the user, and aerosol jet spread the effect only 1.5-2 meters.

The effectiveness of protection can be affected by various factors, such as strong winds or confined spaces. For enclosed spaces and the street, different spray cans are used. So, gel, foam and jet can be used in the car, rooms, porches.They are also not afraid of moderate wind, light rainfall.

Aerosol products are best used in open space, on the street. Such cartridges are less wind resistant, but they create a wide spray spot. With the help of them, you can simultaneously protect yourself from several sources of threat. Indoors, a cloud of fine particles can fall on the user himself.

Ambient temperature also affects the effectiveness of the self-defense spray can. For example, with extreme minuses, a liquid combat weapon will simply freeze before it reaches the enemy. And at high temperatures, there is a risk of rapid evaporation during the supply of the substance, especially for aerosols with fine atomization.

The most common operating temperature range is from -10°C to +40°C. However, some manufacturers increase the limits by 10-25°C. In this case, self-defense cans can be used in winter and at t°C down to -45, as well as in summer heat reaching +55°C.

Some manufacturers supply their products with additional devices and functions. For example, gas cartridges with a built-in flashlight will help you navigate in space in the dark, allow you to accurately determine the location of the enemy and accurately hit the target. For greater effectiveness, self-defense equipment is equipped with a laser sight. Such an addition is relevant for devices with jet, gel and foam spraying methods.

To influence not only the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract of the enemy, but also the hearing organs, some models provide an audible alarm or ultrasound. A loud signal can scare away the enemy and attract passers-by, and ultrasound works flawlessly on aggressive animals, because its power reaches a noise level of 130 dB and can spread over 2-3 km.

Experts say that you should not save on your own safety. However, on the Russian market you can find worthy models at an affordable price. The cost of spray cans for self-defense varies from 400 to 1600 rubles for a standard volume. Domestic manufacturers supply self-defense equipment at more affordable prices. Foreign analogues cost much more, although the efficiency is not much higher than Russian cartridges.