Interesting Facts About Pepper Spray

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The original "Pepper Spray" was invented in 1965 by a man named Allan Lee Litman after his wife was threatened on the street. This product was known then as "Chemical Mace" and is now known simply as "Mace". ~MACE Brand Pepper Sprays~ have been providing great self defense products since 1970.

The original formula consisted of phenacyl chloride (CN Tear Gas) in a solvent of 2-butanol, propylene glycol, cyclohexene, and dipropylene glycol methyl ether. I know, a lot of things normal people have never heard of right?

Well, lucky for us Mr. Litman saw fit to share his invention with the rest of us because now we have a self defense product that is very affordable and efficient without causing permanent damage.

Though the formulas vary and have been changed quite a bit, they still remain very effective. CN Tear Gas has been widely replaced by Oleosin Capsicum (OC Pepper) Hence the new name "Pepper Spray". Most pepper sprays come in various forms, sizes and packaging, but all pepper sprays have one thing in common, they will give you personal protection in a very handy form.

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Although most pepper sprays are strictly OC Pepper, there are a few that contain ~TRIPLE ACTION~.

These pepper sprays use a mixture of OC Pepper, CN Tear Gas and an Ultraviolet Dye. The OC Pepper causes a burning sensation around the eyes and sinus cavity as well as any skin that it comes in direct contact with. The CN Tear gas is used to make the spray more effective when you cannot get a direct facial hit. Even a spray in the chest with CN Tear Gas will cause IMMEDIATE tearing and SEVERE IRRITATION to the eyes and airways causing a shortness of breath and temporary blindness. This is not pleasant stuff when you are on the receiving end. Anyone who has been in the military can tell you about the gas chamber in boot camp. Finally, you have the Ultraviolet Dye. This is used to help identify assailants after apprehension. Police use an ultraviolet light to see the dye on your assailants clothes and skin letting them know (and prove) that this was in fact the perpetrator.

This is just a short history on how pepper sprays became and still are one of the leading forms of personal protection and self defense. I hope this has been helpful. Thank you for making Security Survival and Spy Gear your choice for security, survival and surveillance gear.

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If you are the victim of a crime, the following links will help you to find assistance and guidance through this difficult time.

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• Victim Services
• Dept. of Justice Victim Resources
• FBI Victim Assistance

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Sexual Assault: Protection and Prevention

    Hi,
    Welcome to The SURVIVAL ZONE BLOG, this is based on a monthly newsletter, but I will be posting here more frequently as I feel the need to share some of my thoughts and experience on various subjects that interest me.

    This blog is a copy of my first newsletter and as I am new to this I welcome any tips, guidance or ideas you may want to share. I am also always looking for ideas or subjects of interest to my readers, so please feel free to let me know what YOU want to hear or talk about.

    So with that being said, let's get to the article.

    In opening this newsletter, I would like to emphasize that your personal awareness is the first and most important step you can take to protect yourself from danger. What I mean by “personal awareness” is being aware of your surroundings. Paying attention to details like body language, someone who looks out of place or even just your gut instinct could make all the  difference in the world when it comes to your personal safety and a chance at self defense.

     In most cases our subconscious is very keen about sensing danger and at very least should warrant a very close check of the immediate surroundings.Remember, If you feel like something is wrong, something IS WRONG!!! We often forget to believe our instincts, or brush small warning signs off. The fact is, we are animals by nature and to deny that we have animal instincts could be very dangerous.

    Something as simple as this could save your life or prevent an attack from ever taking place.

    The simple fact is, if you are unaware, you may not get a chance to defend yourself and while being aware is a great start, you should also prepare yourself for events out of your control. The sad fact is that bad things happen to good people every day.

  1. One property crime happens every 3 seconds.
  2. One burglary occurs every 10 seconds.
  3. One violent crime occurs every 20 seconds.
  4. One aggravated assault occurs every 35 seconds.
  5. One robbery occurs every 60 seconds, or 1 minute.
  6. Every 45 seconds a sexual assault occurs in the United States.
  7. Out of every seven women in college, one of them has been raped.
  8. However, nine out of ten women raped on campus do not report the    
      rape!

    These are some very unsettling statistics for parents. If you have a loved one in college, or in high school, do them and yourself a favor and prepare them for their term on campus.

    At www.securitysurvivalandspygear.com we offer a complete line of SAFETY KITS and a variety of KEYCHAIN STUN GUNS to keep your loved ones safe while on campus. This kit includes personal safety information and products that will inform, educate and supply them with the necessary means for surviving this period of their life without any undue problems.
    While this is a time of learning and spreading their wings, there is also an element of danger. Because students are young and new to being on their own, they are prime targets for sexual assault. Add the facts that they are at an age of raging hormones, and the use of drugs and alcohol on campuses across the country is prominent, and the risks grow exponentially.

    Please inform and prepare your loved ones with the necessary tools to prevent unnecessary harm!

     A few simple steps could prevent you or someone you love from becoming one of these statistics.

    Here are a few tips to help keep you safe.
 
  1. Pay attention to your surroundings.
  2. Trust your instincts. We are animals after all.
  3. Travel in groups whenever possible.
  4. Keep a flashlight handy for dark parking lots or structures.
  5. If you have a Personal Alarm or Self Defense Weapon, make certain it is handy.
  6. Have your keys in your hand and unlock your doors before you get to the car if possible.

    I hope this helps you get into THE SURVIVAL ZONE and gives you some insight into protecting yourself against attack. Please join me next month for “Seven Affordable Strategies for Better Home Security”.

    Thank you for making Security Survival and Spy Gear your one stop shop for all of your safety, survival and surveillance needs.