Pepper Spray: How Does it Feel to Get Blasted?

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Pepper Spray: How Does it Feel to Get Blasted?

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It's something to think about. What would happen if you tried

to use pepper spray and it sprayed into your own eyes? And,

could you accidentally blind someone with it? Permanently maim

them? What are the effects of pepper spray? These are important

questions and they certainly have answers.

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Pepper Spray: How Does it Feel to Get Blasted?

Copyright © 2006-2007 Fred Cheney

Pro-Tech Products

http://www.citizensfightingback.com

It's something to think about. What would happen if you tried

to use pepper spray and it sprayed into your own eyes? And,

could you accidentally blind someone with it? Permanently maim

them? What are the effects of pepper spray? These are important

questions and they certainly have answers.

What Is Pepper Spray?

Pepper spray is the naturally occurring chemical, oleoresin

capsicum (OC). It can temporarily disable attackers, whether the

attacker is an individual, a group, or some sort of dangerous

animal. According to The FBI Bulletin, pepper spray is an

inflammatory agent and " is a natural derivative of the cayenne,

or hot pepper. " The publication further explains that " pepper

sprays rely on propellants to dispense their contents. Most

sprays contain carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or isobutane

propellants. In addition, the OC can be suspended in a water or

alcohol solution. " [1]

Since pepper spray can be purchased in small, easy to carry and

conceal containers, an initial spray of the solution can take an

attacker by surprise, placing would be victims firmly in charge

of the situation. The use of pepper spray does not require any

special training or physical strength.

What Does It Feel Like To Get Blasted With Pepper Spray?

The benefits of understanding what happens when you are hit with

pepper spray are immeasurable. Knowing the effects of pepper

spray ahead of time can prevent your mind from going into panic

mode should you somehow accidentally spray yourself. And in the

event that you need to use it against a criminal, you'll know to

get away fast as he falls to his knees -- you can rest assured

that you haven't blinded him, you have simply paralyzed him.

Use this opportunity to seek safety and to call the police.

So what does it feel like? As soon as the pepper spray hits you,

your eyes will involuntarily close, tear up, and begin burning.

But don't panic: studies have shown that while debilitating, the

effects of pepper spray on your eyes is harmless and produces no

long-term effects. As your eyes close, you will begin coughing.

The cough will be excruciating, but temporary. You might suffer

from restricted breathing, inflamed skin, and become awkwardly

uncoordinated. All of these effects will last anywhere from

twenty minutes to an hour but will not be fatal.

Overcoming Pepper Spray

If, in the act of defending yourself, you get pepper spray on

you, blink rapidly to prevent eye penetration. Do this as you

head to safety and towards anywhere that clean air is flowing or

blowing. Remove all impacted clothing as soon as possible and

wash areas where the pepper spray touched you with cool soapy

water. If the spray still won't come off, try an old fashioned

treatment of milk and honey.

[1] PEPPER SPRAY, Jett, Monty B., FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin,

Nov97, V66, I11, Database: Academic Search Premier

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