We get many questions such as which pepper spray is the best, which is the strongest, which delivery system is best and many more. I’ll provide a brief overview of some of the most common issues that customers consider when purchasing pepper spray for self defense. Today we’ll tackle the first five of our top ten questions.

Q. Which pepper sprays are better, a mist or stream spray?

A. The last thing an attacker will wonder is what delivery system it was that has caused his eyes and face to feel like they’re on fire or why he’s choking for a breath of fresh air. He won’t be wondering about the ratios of OC pepper, thermal units, if it was gel, foam, mist or stream. The paramount thought on his mind will be stopping the pain, loss of vision and how to regain his breath again.

Q. Is pepper spray the only product I need to defend myself?

A. This is a loaded question and the honest answer would be yes and no. Defense sprays such as Mace, WildFire and PepperShot brands are all similar, while each having a unique proprietary blend. Your defense spray should be considered at the least, to be a painful distraction weapon which allows you to escape to safety, mount an effective counter-attack or call the police.

Q. What’s the difference between foam and gel pepper spray products?

A. Mace pepper foam and pepper gel products are great for home use. They’re a great work-around in resisting contamination of the rest of the dwelling space. They both affect the target who’s been sprayed and both are very effective self defense products, causing immediate pain, diminished vision and breathing difficulties. Pepper gel has a much better “size to capacity” ratio than pepper foam, which is a plus and it’s far more sticky than foam. Pepper gel also has pin-point accuracy at ranges of up to 18 feet – almost double the range of foam.

Q. What’s the difference between Mace and other self defense sprays?

A. “Mace” is a brand name for defense spray, made by the company: Mace Security International. They blend various chemicals like CS tear gas, OC pepper and UV marking dye, to make defense sprays that use these chemicals in a variety of concoctions such as sprays, gels, foam and animal deterrents. Mace Security International offers a variety of delivery systems, (some are mentioned above), plus they also offer their products in stream and mist delivery as well. The name “Mace” is often used to refer to other self defense sprays but it’s actually a unique product line, made by one company. Their products have been around the longest, I’d venture to say, so naturally I recommend them as a “proven” self defense spray.

Q. What defense spray should I get for my daughter who’s in college?

A. I have one answer that I always give to this question – Mace Pepper Gel! If someone tries to barge into an apartment or becomes aggressive at a party or gathering, Mace Pepper Gel will take them out immediately with no harm done to any other members inside a dwelling or outside, for that matter. If someone jumps into her vehicle to cause any type of grief – paste them in the face with pepper gel and she won’t be affected in the least by any cross contamination. I can’t speak highly enough about this product – follow the link posted above to get the product! My daughter is in college and carries it as well as her friends.

*Disclaimer* This material is offered as advice and not to be taken as a specific recommendation for your situation. We offer this as a teaching guide and “we assume no liability for your decision of product choice, usage or courses of action!”