Pepper Spray Review

The main ingredient in pepper spray is OC (Oleoresin Capsicum). There are other ingredients, but they are inert in nature. OC is the essence of pepper spray. It is the OC that causes inflammation in the eyes, nose and lungs of the person it is administered on. However, this does not mean that higher the content of OC in the spray, the more effective it will be. Actually, it is the quality of OC rather than its quantity that matters. The quality of the Oleoresin Capsicum is measured in terms of SHU (Scoville Heat Unit Rating). The standard pepper spray will have 1-2 million of SHU rating.

Pepper spray comes in various sizes and shapes. The latest ones are in the shape of a key chain and a pen that makes it easy to carry and use.

Basic Things To Check Before Buying Pepper Spray:

• The OC content
• The SHU rating
• Expiry Date
• Base Content – Oil or Water

We have tried to do a product review for prominent brands of pepper spray. This can help you take better buying decisions.

Pepper Spray Reviews

Mace Peppery Spray Review

Mace is the most well known brand of pepper spray in US. The police and law enforcement department also prefer to use the same brand. Mace makes a wide range of pepper sprays that cater to police and public as well.

Mace pepper sprays also come in a combination of OC and Tear Gas. Its effectiveness can be achieved for a relatively longer range.

Let’s have a look at a couple of products from Mace:

Pepper Foam Review

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Specifications:

• 67 Gram foam unit
• Sprays from 8-10 feet
• Contains 5 bursts of 1 second each
• Flip Flop Safety Cap
• Combination of foam and pepper
• Includes UV Dye to help the cop identify the attacker

The Pepper Foam is priced at $19.95 each. It has a bigger version as well that contains 115 grams pepper unit and total 8 bursts. The bigger version costs $22.95.

Pepper Spray Walking Weights Review

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This is a very useful product for walkers and joggers. It is a combination of weight and pepper spray. The spray is built-in inside this 1 pound walking weight.

Specifications:

• Two- 1 pound weight
• 10% spray for defense
• Contains 17 grams of OC
• Contains up to 10 one second bursts
• Elastic hand strap for support
• Storage for key and money
• Replaceable pepper spray canister

Wildfire Pepper Spray Review

Wildfire is a pioneer in making pepper sprays. The company has a large variety of self defense sprays. Wildfire sprays are known for their hotness. All the sprays have 3million or 4 million grades SHU. Wildfire is one of the few companies that make pepper spray of above 10% level.

Let’s have a look at a couple of products from Wildfire:

1.5 OZ Wildfire 18% Pepper Spray Stream

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Specifications:

• 3 million grade SHU
• 18% Pepper
• Molded key chain
• Belt strap
• Contains Identifying UV Dye

4 oz. Wildfire 18% Pepper Spray Streamf

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This model is same as other 18% pepper sprays by wildfire, but only bigger in size.

Specifications:

• 3 million grade SHU
• 18% Pepper
• Comes in attractive packing
• Safety Twist Lock
• Contains Identifying UV Dye

Streetwise Pepper Spray Review

Streetwise is a competent maker of pepper sprays. It makes pepper sprays up to 17% pepper content. The company claims to be the market leader in the production of pepper sprays.

Streetwise 3oz Firemaster 17% Pepper Spray

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Specifications:

• Shoots out in a fog pattern
• "Firemaster" top for ease of use by both civilians and police
• 2 million grade SHU
• 17% Pepper
• Holster is not free with the model