Pepper Mace Batons, Pepper Spray Keychains, Self-Defense, Attackers, Bears And Dogs

With violent crimes happening almost every minute across America, self defense will always be a key issue. Not everyone could or should attempt to fend off an attacker, but some of the great ways to protect a person non-lethally are with keychains that dispense pepper spray. Pepper spray keychains are usually small enough for an individual to take with them wherever he or she goes, in a purse or pocket, but strong enough to take down all but the fiercest attackers. It's no surprise that pepper spray has become one of the most popular modes of self defense in the U.S.

Those looking to buy pepper spray keychains might run into a little resistance. This is because pepper spray can also be used as an offensive weapon. People on the market to buy pepper spray keychains would do well knowing their state's laws on pepper spray. Washington D.C. and Massachusetts, for example, require special permits for pepper spray keychains, and in New York they are only available from certain dealers. Additionally, Michigan and Wisconsin only allow the use of certain strengths of spray.

Still, once a buyer knows the laws on pepper spray keychains, it is time to start picking out what kind of pepper spray keychains they want to buy. The standard containers are the pepper mace batons. Pepper mace batons are simple cylinders with a small button or trigger on the end that fires the spray from a small nozzle. These are simple, easy to use, and carry about 4 grams of fluid, which is about six shots. These pepper spray keychains usually cost between $20-30 a piece.

More enterprising pepper spray keychains buyers can find pepper spray in all different kinds of formations that hide their true use from would be attackers. Pepper spray keychains can come hidden in everything from cell phones, weights, flashlights, pens, and lipstick holders. It's a clever way to hide mace pepper spray from the prying eyes of an assailant. Depending on the configuration it is purchased in and the amount of spray, these special models of mace pepper spray actually cost about the same as the standard pepper spray keychains.

It is important to note that pepper spray is not to be taken lightly. Pepper spray keychains may not be lethal weapons, but they are still dangerous and should be handled with extreme care. Pepper spray can affect a victim's eyesight for around 45 minutes, and can cause people with allergies or extreme cases of asthma to die. Anyone who purchases pepper spray keychains needs to be aware of their risks, limitations, and how to safely and properly use them.

Pepper spray keychains are a great way to defend against an attacker, and incapacitate them without use of a more physical attack or firearms. Still, pepper spray keychains aren't available everywhere, and they shouldn't be taken lightly. Pepper spray is a weapon, and just because it's not a particularly violent or lethal one, it shouldn't be purchased or used frivolously. But if a user is careful and understands the laws and proper use of the device, pepper spray can be a lifesaving piece of equipment.


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