Pepper spray is the non lethal shot that can save your life. Pepper spray is an organic based chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears and pain. It is an inflammatory agent which causes an immediate burning sensation and involuntary closing of the eyes. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chilis. It's most common use if for self defense, including defense against animals. It is highly effective against individuals whose pain awareness receptors are not functioning due to use of alcohol, drugs, or mental illness. The attacker will involuntarily move his hands to his face to rub his eyes allowing any weapon to be dropped or tossed aside. It will disable an attacker for around 30-45 minutes but causes no permanent damage. This allows you time to escape and call the police.

According to Department of Justice, FBI statistics for 2004 that year there were:

94,635 reported rapes, most in the midwest, most in July
401,326 rpbberies, most in the South, most on the street
854,911 incidents of aggravated assaults, again most in the South
38,000 car jackings, average per year

The outcome of an attack is usually decided within the first 8-10 seconds. Sometimes just the sight of the spray and the threat of its use can stop the altercation before it begins.

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