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If you are looking for a good self defense product then mace and pepper spray will likely be something that you have considered. However, what you may not realize is that mace spray is different to pepper spray and you need to be aware of these differences before you purchase either of them.

Understanding the Differences
The main reason why you need to know the differences between the two sprays is because they work differently to each other. They both are designed to be sprayed into your attackers face, but they will have different effects and they will need to be treated differently too.

Pepper spray tends to be less painful than mace spray. This is because the ingredients within it are taken from hot peppers and they are mixed with an oily substance to make it cling to the skin. The hot pepper liquid irritates the skin and causes discomfort as well as difficulty with breathing. The symptoms that it causes are practically the same as mace spray but it is slightly milder than mace spray tends to be.

Mace spray contains CN tear gas and it is extremely painful to the eyes. It is an aerosol that has inflammatory and irritant properties. As with pepper spray the mace is designed to stick to the skin and that causes the attacker to suffer ongoing pain. If the substance dries and then the area becomes wet again, it is likely that it will set off the effects of the gas again and ongoing agony will start. Pepper spray on the other hand dissipates over a short period of time and it is easier to remove than mace spray.

Due to the power of mace spray, in some states you are required to take a course in how to use the spray before you purchase it. This stops it from being misused and it will also prevent you from getting into a lot of trouble. If you do use the spray incorrectly then your attacker could potentially sue you for the pain caused. Obviously you do not want that to happen so it is always safer to take a course and use the spray correctly! You do not usually need any training to use pepper spray because it is not as harmful as mace. For that reason it might be a more convenient alternative for many people.

Typically mace is more effective than pepper spray, but owning pepper spray will still enable you to protect yourself. An attacker will always think twice after you have sprayed them with pepper spray as it still really irritates the eyes and the skin. Only a very determined attacker will be able to get passed the effects of the spray. So it would be a good idea to run as soon as you have sprayed the person. That way you have the best chance of escaping.

Overall both mace and pepper spray are extremely effective in stopping an attacker. They work in the same way but their ingredients are the main thing that differs. Mace spray is much more powerful than pepper spray but that can make it more complicated to carry and to use. Always check your state laws to see that you can purchase mace in your local area. If you can’t then pepper spray would be a great alternative and it can be just as effective at stopping an attack as mace spray too.

If you are looking for a non-lethal, effective and affordable self defense tool or weapon, pepper spray is one of the best ways to protect yourself. More and more people are using pepper spray to escape dangerous situations, keeping their would-be attacker at bay and incapacitated - worrying about their own situation from the pepper spray - while you, the innocent party have time to get away to safety and call for help.

Here is a story from a local Florida newspaper from November 4, 2008, about an actual incident where an apartment manager was quick thinking and used pepper spray to stop someone from robbing her.

Apartment manager pepper sprays would-be robber

Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 2:41 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 2:41 p.m.

OCALA - A man who tried to rob an apartment manager - but instead was pepper-sprayed by the victim - escaped empty-handed Monday, according to sheriff’s deputies.

The manager at North Gate II apartments told detectives she was in the office of the complex, located in the 4200 block of Northwest 22nd Avenue, when a man walked in and asked if they were any available apartments. The woman said she was telling the man about the rent, when he told her to “give it up” and pulled out a balled-up empty McDonald’s bag from his pants pocket and threw it on the desk.

She said the man then pulled a silver semi-automatic handgun from his jacket pocket and pointed it at her. She said that while backing up, she grabbed a can of pepper spray and sprayed the suspect, who fled on foot.

A witness told deputies she saw the gunman in the passenger seat of a white, full-size standard-cab pickup truck that left the parking lot.

The suspect is described as being in his 20s, with shoulder length dreadlocks and some gold teeth. He was wearing a black nylon jacket, blue knit gloves and a black reggae-style hat.

Just imagine what would have happened if the apartment manager didn’t have pepper spray and didn’t use it quickly. Since the robber had a gun, the results could have been very different.

If you are looking for protection try pepper spray. It comes in various sizes, styles and forms and can do everything from fit into your pocket, look like a pen or lipstick case, and even look like a cell phone.

Don’t become a statistic. Try pepper spray now and stay safe.

Pepper Spray has become a staple when it comes to warding off potential attackers and little by little, it is being used in place of other forms of protection - even in unusual situations.

Here is the latest idea out of New Zealand. Fisheries are having to deal with too many poachers, costing money and creating situations that cause injuries to fishermen and fishery officers.

Here is the reprint from new Zealand’s “One News” that shows how the country has decided to deal with the problem:

Fishery officers want pepper spray
Oct 26, 2008 10:09 PM

The fishery officers’ union is calling for access to retractable batons and pepper spray to help them confront seafood poachers.

Fishery officers, who already wear stab-proof vests, want the additional armoury to deal with poachers and allow them to escape safely from threatening situations, says National Union of Public Employees organiser Martin Cooney.

The union is making the call an election issue.

“Politicians state that there are ‘no go’ areas for fishery officers. This is because their current equipment has gaps, meaning it is not safe for them to go,” Cooney says.

“Much of the black market paua and rock lobster (crayfish) poached from such areas in the Wellington/Wairarapa and the Gisborne area is taken to Auckland or overseas.”

Many of the poachers have links with gangs and organised crime, he says.

Fishery officers are trained to use handcuffs and open handed combat moves, and travel in pairs for safety

No matter what your situation is, if you are looking for a good form of non-lethal protection, pepper spray is affordable and effective, comes in a variety of applications and will keep you safe.

Over the past weekend, there was a disturbing story released in the local media that an 18 year old woman was dragged into a men’s restroom in a college dormitory and raped by two men. One of the men restrained the woman while the other man raped.

The woman was visiting some friends and left their dorm room to go to the bathroom. She was gone for about 20 minutes, which her friends thought was odd…but didn’t bother to go look for her. The woman came back to the dorm room crying and told her friends what had happened.

Now, this particular incident happened in a dormatory of a very large university - The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. This exact same type of crime could really happen at any college campus - large or small.

Unfortunetly, no one is truly safe. I know, it’s a really depressing thought, but wishing that something was true doesn’t really MAKE IT true. We can standby and watch as our friends and loved ones fall victim to these types of crimes or we can do something about it.

Obviously, this woman who was raped didn’t do anything wrong and certainly didn’t deserve to be raped and attacked. What if this woman had a small canister of pepper spray on her belt that she grabbed just as she was walking to the bathroom? Would she have been able to reach for it and use it quickly enough to spray it in her attacker’s face? Maybe or maybe not.

It sure would be nice to hear a story about how a rape attack was PREVENTED by someone who was prepared for the worst, instead of hearing about another innocent victim being attacked. That’s my two cents.

Stay Safe,

Steve Lane

Self Defense & Surveillance Shop

http://www.laneselfdefense.com

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The world is becoming an unsafe place for both men and women around the world. Every day on the news you hear stories of women being attacked and robbed. However, in some cases, it gets more tragic because the thieves get desperate and may kill the person. Women especially are targets because the intruder feels that women are easy to rob and so they become more vulnerable. I think women are become sick and tired of being targets and are taking control of their own safety and protection.

Women are even going a step further by taking self defense classes to be prepared to defend themselves in the event that they come across any unsafe situations. Being equipped with personal security devices is also another way that women are safeguarding themselves from attackers and intruders.

Women have different types of personal security devices to choose from as a precaution. Pepper sprays, stun guns, maces, and other safety devices are some of the few we will mention here. Pepper Spray, I think, was the first one that became popular among women. It is easy to carry and is packaged in a compact and small aerosol can. It fits securely in a woman’s purse and on a key chain. These days they are even making pepper sprays in the form of a lipstick. The thief will not know what hit him or her because a woman can take out her lipstick without the attacker being suspicious.

When the Pepper Spray is held toward the attacker and pressed to directly affect the eyes, it will stop the attacker in his or her tracks and disable the attacker. The canine pepper spray emits ten one second bursts and this is for individuals who are attacked by dogs. The bear pepper spray was created for a bear attack. The pepper spray only causes short term pain and is not detrimental to the attacker in the long run. It is just a temporary tool to give the woman a chance to escape quickly. The woman should first learn to use this pepper spray and not wait until she is attacked to fumble with it.

Stun Guns are small devices that are hand held. It is used by many law enforcement officers. It emits soaring voltage electric shock when it is used on an individual for up to five seconds. Once the individual is shocked with this elevated voltage, he or she becomes disoriented and will fall. Stun Guns cannot cause long term harm. The person will recuperate in up to ten minutes. This gives the woman enough time to escape.

Cell Phone Stun Gun is one of the newest personal security devices on the market. It carries up to 800,000 voltages. Its unique feature gives the woman a tactical advantage. The intruder or attacker won’t know what hit them because the cell phone is not an obvious self defense tool. It is easy to surprise the attacker with a cell phone. The purpose for this device is to give the victim enough time to get away. It is not to intentionally harm since these tools are nonlethal weapons.

It also has an alarm and a flashlight installed as well as an anti-theft disabling wrist strap.
Women can rest assured that they can now stop being victims and protect themselves with personal security devices that work. For more information, please to go http://www.laneselfdefense.com/cellphonestungun.htm

Darlene wanted to purchase the Triple Action Mace that her friend Anna had told her about, but she was afraid that it would be illegal since it was a type of tear gas and came in the form of an aerosol spray. Darlene felt that she would be committing a crime instead of warding off a crime and she wanted to be in compliance with the law. Anna tried to convince Darlene that it was safe to use and that in the state of Florida, it was perfectly legal to carry Mace as a self defense weapon.

We did some research online and found out that New York residents may only purchase defense sprays including Mace or other brands of pepper spray/tear gas from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state. Massachusetts residents may only purchase defense sprays including Mace or other brands of pepper spray/tear gas from licensed Firearms Dealers in that State.

There are two other States that have certain restrictions. In Michigan, OC Pepper spray can be no stronger then a 2% concentrate (Different companies can sell different concentrations.) CS is the only Tear Gas accepted and can be no larger than 35 grams per can. No combination spray allowed. In Wisconsin, you can only carry Pepper Spray only. You are not allowed anything with Tear gas, UV Dye or combination sprays. OC can be no stronger then a 10% solution. It must be between 15-60 grams only and must have a safety feature. When traveling on an airline, you won’t be able to carry Mace. These are the only restrictions that I found so far.

I convinced Darlene that even law enforcement officials use Mace as their own nonlethal weapon of choice. If it wasn’t safe to use, then the law enforcement officials would not have opted to use it.

Mace and Peppery Spray are used interchangeably and they are pretty much, the same thing. It is advised by the law that you learn how to use this product upon purchase to avoid accidents. It can be harmful only if it gets in the eye and the mouth, so it must be used responsibly.

The most that can happen if an accident does happen is a sensation of burning in the eyes and on the area affected. It may cause pain and if inhaled, the feeling of being suffocated. Law enforcement officials are trained to use this against criminals. It causes the same effect.

The information I researched proved to be very important in allowing Darlene to make the decision. After reading all this information, she finally decided to try it. She was assured that it was legal in the State that she lived and also that if used, responsibly, it can be a safe way to protect herself. I made sure that I had one before I recommended it to Darlene and so she had asked me before she made her purchase to see mine. I showed it to her, but told her that if I did not have one, she could have gone on the Internet and found pictures of what it looked like.

She was impressed and gave me permission to go online and order it for her. I immediately made the purchase before she may have changed her mind. For more information, please go to http://www.laneselfdefense.com/mace-pepper-gun.htm

Who loves the circus? (Except for the creepy clowns.)

There’s a lot to be said for the circus. Back in the olden days, the circus coming to town may well have been the highlight of a small town’s years.

First was the parade. Animals from around the entire known world. All striding down the same old plain Main Street that the townsfolk had frown bored with years ago. Lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) plus trained horses and elephants. The kinds of animals that in the pre-internet, pre-TV, pre-movie world so few people ever saw in the flesh.

Then, there’ were the performers. The Ring Master, who made sure that everything happened when it was supposed to. The clowns, whose antics went on to scar the dreams of countless generations of children, the acrobats and high wire artists who proved that people are a lot more coordinated than you’d think, and the strongman, who was just really strong.

And then there was the best one.

The lion trainer.

With his whip and chair and pistol.

And, his secret training tool: the two by four.

Why did he need a two by four to train lions?

To get their attention!

How would you like to seize a Bad Guy’s attention?

http://www.laneselfdefense.com/pepperpager.htm

The Pepper Pager Pepper Spray uses a 10% pepper spray rated at 2 MILLION scoville heat units.

A Bad Guy shot in the face by the Pepper Pager Pepper Spray will definitely have his entire attention focused on the agonizing pain his body is suffering. Besides suffering the kind of pain normally associated with the Spanish Inquisition, he’s also have terrible trouble breathing and no chance of seeing.

Poor devil, just kinda writhing around trying not to die.

Nothing to worry about, even if the Police Response is pretty leisurely in your town. Bad Guy will be down and suffering for at least twenty minutes.

With the Pepper Pager Pepper Spray, the clowns aren’t the only funny looking guys making strange and erratic movements,

Steve Lane

P.S. The Pepper Pager Pepper Spray can make sure that those creep clowns never get closer to you than you want.

http://www.laneselfdefense.com/pepperpager.htm

Remember, Clowns can be Bad Guys, too.