Pepper Spray Research Paper

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WildFire Flip-Top Type Hot Shotgun Stream Pepper Spray

A hot pepper spray that has a flip-top actuator is a big factor to make your self-defense efforts successful. Whenever an unidentified person suddenly attacks you, drawing and spraying your shotgun stream pepper spray can surely save you from being mauled, harassed, robbed or even killed. It is best to own a pepper spray that is fully functional, and something that is equipped with accessories like flip top actuator and holster to prevent any accidental discharge and injury. There is no other self-defense tool that you can use to deter dangerous animals or persons who are just lurking around the corner.

Discovering the Characteristics of a Flip-Top Shotgun Stream Pepper Spray

The main reason why a hot pepper spray is one of the powerful crime deterrent is its 18% concentrated extract content known as oleoresin capsicum (OC). This compound is derived from similar chemical that makes peppers spicy, but OC sprays have higher concentration. The Scoville scale—a method used to test the hotness of chili peppers—is also used to determine the pungency of a hot pepper spray in Scoville heat units or SHU. For instance, a habanero has 350,000 Scoville heat units. If you have tasted a habanero pepper sauce and you find it extremely hot, the 18% pepper spray stream or fog device with 3 million Scoville …show more content…

Although it is a non-lethal weapon, the pure-grade ingredients of a stream pepper spray would lead a criminal to experience difficulty in breathing, immediate eye closure or temporary blindness, tear production, inflammation of the mucous membranes, induce coughing and runny nose. All of these effects are sudden and can lead criminals down to their knees, and its effects can possibly lead them to halt their wrongdoings in the