Advantages of Carrying Small Pepper Spray

There are still some people who have never heard of pepper spray, what it's for, and why they should own a canister. If they have heard of it, most are in denial about it. They think they don't have a need for it. Reasons for this may include: they live in a good neighborhood, they're strong and tough, no one would ever attack them, they know karate or some other martial art, they don't hang out in dark alleys or parking garages, they don't go out after dark, they could never hurt another person, they wouldn't know how to use it, they think it would be used against them, they'll take their chances, they're always with someone to protect them, etc.

Well, I have news for you, especially you ladies! Anyone, anywhere, anytime can be a victim, whether it's a purse snatching or an attempt to rape you. It could be one attacker or a group. Wouldn't you rather be prepared than sorry later? If you value your life, or the contents of your purse, which may include your wallet, money, cell phone, keys, personal identification, wouldn't you want to stack the odds in your favor when it comes to your safety?

One of the easiest ways to defend yourself is with small pepper spray. Many come with a detachable keychain so you can carry it with you all the time. Others can just be carried in your purse, attached to your car visor, or you can keep several in different places in your home. Small pepper spray can be disguised as a tube of lipstick, a pen, a pager, or even a ring. If you're out on a date with a guy who turns out to be a creep, just take out your lipstick pepper spray and give him a blast.

How will pepper spray protect you? Once it's sprayed into an attacker's face, he will immediately start choking and gasp for air. His eyes will shut from the hot pepper solution contained in the spray. He will be in much pain. The effects will last up to 45 minutes, giving you a chance to get away and call for help. No permanent damage is done to your attacker, so you don't have to worry about harming him.

Sometimes, just the threat of being sprayed may be enough for a potential attacker to leave you alone. He'll probably just move on to an easier target, but you'll be safe.

Now that you know that you can carry small pepper spray almost in a way that is known only to you, don't you want to feel safer and more confident when you're out? It's like having a secret. It's having an advantage over an attacker. It's like winning a game. Yeah!

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