Pepper Spray Book: Not Your Ordinary Self Defense Weapon

Pepper spray has been in wide use for many years and its functions have ranged from police work to personal self-defense to animal control. But did you know that pepper spray, while considered a non-lethal weapon, can still be dangerous in some cases? In fact, it has had some fatal results in the past. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, more than 20 individuals have died after being subjected to pepper spray since 1995. Are you using your pepper spray the right way? Learn how to use it safely and effectively. The pepper spray book will tell you how.

A book on pepper spray?
The pepper spray may seem like a simple enough device and it is, actually. However, its functions make it a much more complicated gadget. Pepper sprays contain the irritant capsaicin, the same irritant found in the hottest chilis and peppers. As such, it can cause extreme discomfort, effectively rendering someone helpless and disoriented.

Since pepper spray is readily available at retail stores and online, anyone who meets the minimum age and location requirements can easily purchase one. And herein lies the problem.

If you are not informed regarding the basic rules and etiquette about the safe and proper use of pepper spray, you could easily abuse and misuse it. For example, did you know that the most basic pepper sprays available on the market today requires you to stand at a minimum of 8 feet away from your target? Many users believe that pepper sprays should be deployed at close range. This is erroneous.

Up close, the mist coming from the spray could also affect you, making you weak. This increases the chances that your attacker could still overpower you. With sufficient and correct information, there is no risk that you could make potentially lethal mistakes with your pepper spray.

The best and most popular pepper spray book available today is 'Tactical Use of Defense Sprays'. This booklet is a short read - only 32 pages long - but it packs plenty of information regarding the safe and effective use of pepper spray. It covers topics such as how to choose the right type or pepper spray, the proper way of carrying and holding pepper spray, how to use it against an armed assailant and how to use it efficiently against multiple attackers.

The booklet was written by Doug Lamb, a highly recognized and respected expert on self-defense.

The pepper spray book may be ordered online. Standard shipping fees apply, although bulk orders are often shipped free of charge.