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Does the pepper spray go bad or lose its effect as it gets older?

I am purchasing these for friends and I will giving them the sprays through out the year for their birthdays, some are not until December.

Should I buy pepper spray now or wait?

Thanks,
Denise A.Dear Denise,

The pepper spray does not go bad but we do not recommend keeping it for over a year because some (!) canisters might loose pressure over time.
Nothing dramatic, but, if this is the case, after some time the range of the spray would be much smaller than normal.
In a dangerous situation every foot of safety for you is very important.
So just in case, change your pepper spray canister once a year.
The spray canisters are relatively cheap, and your safety is well worth it.
Think of it like changing batteries in your smoke detector.
Just do it.

As for your question about your friends' birthday presents, we would say buy pepper spray right before their birthdays to get maximum life span out of it.

Here is our advice in one sentence:
replace pepper spray once a year, carry it on your person at all times, know how to use it and don't be shy about it.
]]> Pepper Spray Q & A http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/97 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:35:47 -0400 Pepper Blaster II video http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=96 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/96
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As you can see from this picture it is an enhanced version of the old faithful Guardian Angel.
If you do not know what PepperBlaster is we've prepared the videos for you.
If you are a devoted fan of PepperBlasters you likely want to know when do we start shipping them.
We have the answer for you inside.If you do not know what Pepper Blasters you can see them in actions in the following 2 videos.
The first video is the original Pepper Blaster and the second video is a praise to PepperBlaster II.




.. and the Pepper Blaster II video:



For all those anxiously waiting to get the FIRST PepperBlaster II in the US, here is the good news:
We will start shipping PepperBlaster II on Monday May, 3, in less than a week from now.

Hurray!

You can buy yourself a Pepper Blaster II here.]]> Pepper Spray Reviews http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/96 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:40:15 -0400 Basic Moves with Pepper Spray or Mace Self-Defense http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=95 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/95 null





In this short video a self-defense expert Chemin Alldredge demonstrate what basic moves are necessary to develop in order to use the simplest can of pepper spray or mace.

The moves are misleadingly simple, most people think they can do it in their sleep…
Well, maybe in their sleep but not necessarily under pressure of a dangerous situation.
To make sure you can use your pepper spray effectively under any circumstances – PLEASE PRACTICE these basic moves.

Chemin Alldredge has a 3rd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She owns her own Martial Arts Studio where she teaches self defense.



Stay Safe!

]]> Pepper Spray Q & A http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/95 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:40:09 -0500 Looks like a Cell Phone, stings like... a Stun Gun http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=94 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/94
cell phone stun gun flashlight combination
We wrote before how stun guns work from the science point of view. We also discussed how to use psychological impact of a stun gun in your favor. In brief: some stunguns are large, loud and intimidating, some even take a form of other weapons, like the Blast Knuckles, but some are deceivingly tiny and pretend to be harmless objects by design.

What strategy is best: to scare the approaching attacker away or catch the unfortunate assailant by surprise? Both strategies work: you can give an assailant a warning by firing your stun gun in the air and the electric discharge and the loud noise can be great deterrents that prevent violence. When they see that you are carrying a stun gun, they know you mean business and you are not an easy prey. You are better left alone.

On the other hand, if you have a simple item, like a cell phone, in your hand you are not attracting attention to yourself but at the same time your stun gun safety is off, your finger is on the discharge button and it's ready to fire in split second. The assailant comes close to you... semi-relaxed... imagining an easy win and... a million volts knocks the attacker down.

Hmmm... We let you decide what strategy is best for you.

It could be that the "stun gun as deterrent" would work best where one can expect a random attack from a random person. It makes sense for such a random predator to look for an easier target. But what about when the attack is not random and the assailant targets you specifically. Then a stun gun disguised as some everyday object could make the difference.
cell phone stun gun flashlight



If you favor the strategy of surprise, here is the new product for you: a cell phone stun gun.
It looks like a cell phone and packs up 1,000,000 (1 Million) volts of electricity.
That's a lot of volts, that's pretty much the maximum volts you can buy now.
Keep in mind, this stun gun does not function like a cell phone, the look is for deception only.

The cell phone stun gun also has a built-in flashlight with multiple blindingly bright LEDs.
It will be helping you on a dark street whether you need to avoid the attack or to walk around the puddle.

The cell phone stun gun comes with a carrying case and all necessary batteries.
It's ready to fire when the batteries are in.
The stun gun has a safety switch to prevent accidental discharge.
Do you want to buy this the cell phone stun gun?
Yes? Click here... and remember you will get a free bottle of pepper spray as our gift to you!

What do you think is the best strategy with stun guns: a warning shot or a surprise delivery?
Leave us your opinion below.
]]> Stun gun and taser reviews http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/94 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:24:05 -0400 What do you do when your pepper spray or mace expires? http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=92 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/92 mace pepper spray expired

Yes, this happens to every owner of a pepper spray can. One day you looked at the expiration date on your trusted old can of Mace or Pepper spray and saw that the expiration date has already passed. Do you think throwing it in a trash bin is the best thing to do? -- Think again...
When pepper spray (or Mace spray) expires, or after 12 months after the purchase it would be prudent to replace your spray unconditionally and buy a new one.

Why?
Because every aerosol-based can of pepper spray (including mace) is prone to lose internal pressure overtime. The liquid pepper essence remains potent for ages but the propellant gas inside the canister (the gas pushes the spray out) does lose its pressure. When that happens the can does not shoot the spray anymore but just sputters it around. It's dangerous to rely on old cans because you can never be sure how it will perform when you need it the most.
It's much easier to replace it on regularly, every 10-12 months.

Good.. but what do you do with the old canister?

Excellent question!!!
It would be a good idea to use it for practice.
If the canister lost some pressure the range will be short but that's still ok for practice.
mace pepper spray test


-Take it outside and make sure there are no by-standers around.
-Make a quick "target" for your practice: it could be a lamp post, or a tree, or a spot on the wall.
-If it's windy, determine where the wind is blowing from and make sure to spray down wind.
-Approach your target, when you are 5-8 feet from it, engage your spray and try to hit the target with the stream coming out of the canister.
-Empty your old canister fully.

After this, place the canister in a plastic bag carefully, close the bag and discard it securely, so no children can touch it.

Remember to get a replacement mace or pepper spray first!

Stay Safe!

]]> Pepper Spray Q & A http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/92 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:38:24 -0400 Pepper spray, room alarm and a personal siren for students' safety. http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=86 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/86 pepper spray for student self-defense
Movable safety for students: Pepper spray, personal siren and room alarm.

Students are back to colleges and campuses and parents are back to worries about well-being of their kids away from home.
What do they eat? do they have everything they need? do they study well? whom do they date?
Sounds somewhat familiar?

We do not even pretend to list all parents' worries here, there are many.
However there is one that we have to mention nowadays: are they safe around the campus and in school?
We can help to calm this worry: here is what we've got for the students' safety...In a few days our students will get back to the school environment where certain things can not be taken for granted anymore.
When home, they don't have to think about someone breaking in while they are asleep, for example.
Some colleges, that shall not be named, got infamous notoriety because of either multiple repeated assaults on students or outright grizzly rapes, kidnapping and murders that happened on their campuses.

What can we do to help students to have reasonable everyday safety?
If you have not seen it yet, please check the Student pepper spray safety kit.


















This is what's inside and why it is there:
- 2 cans of pepper spray.
Both cans are pocket size (1/2 oz) and can be carried on the keychain. Why 2 cans? Because we strongly recommend to spend one can of pepper spray PRACTICING. Yes, pulling out the can out of a purse or a pocket is a every simple movement... when you are relaxed and not in danger. When under pressure even habitual movements are hard to make because your body's muscles seize up from fear.
So in danger if you did not practice the action before, it becomes very hard to pull out the pepper spray can, aim it and press the release button.
Please do yourself a favor - spend one can practicing. In this kit pepper spray is very cheap, so please practice.


- A door stop, room alarm
When yo go to bed simply put this wedge-shaped alarm under your door. You will sleep well that night because you know that when somebody tries to open the door you will know about it. Actually the whole neighborhood will be notified , the alarm is very loud. It also acts as a door jam, getting the door stuck on its wedge. It's battery operated, so power failures and blackouts are not a problem.


- Personal alarm whistle
This is another small tool that you can wear on a keychain, in your purse or pocket. Just like the pepper spray, keep it with you at all times. In some situations you might find that getting attention from by-standers and passer-bys is a better way to get out of the danger zone. The tiny whistle produces a mighty screeching siren so all heads will turn toward you and may be a great deterrent against a possible assault. It weighs next to nothing and it is very easy to operate.

Know other students or their parents who's concerned about their safety on campus.

Please click here and tweet this post to them!
They will thank you!



We did not include any stun guns or tasers in this students' safety kit for a reason. Some campuses prohibit possession of stun guns on campuses even if the state allows it. Pepper sprays on the other hand are ok and sometimes even encouraged. Some campuses even give classes on how to use pepper spray. We know because we sponsored some of them.


Stay Safe!



Buy Students' pepper spray safety kit here
student pepper spray safety kit from Pepper Spray Center




]]> Pepper Spray Reviews http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/86 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:40:37 -0400 21 year old girl defends herself with Mace http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=87 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/87 Girl with Mace fought off an armed rapist.

mace pepper spray defends philadelphia 21 year old girl
Philadelphia, PA, September 1 -- Media outlets in Philadelphia published an attempted sexual assault story that happened in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. 21 year old girl was returning home from a nearby pizza place and, when entering the building where she lived, she was attacked by a person armed with a knife. What happened next took the assailant by surprise:... The brave girl fought for her life and her dignity, she took out a can of mace and sprayed the assailant in the face.
Dazed and shocked by pain that pepper spray generated, the guy pulled back and was able to punch the girl in the face but then, realizing that without vision and in ever increasing pain he can not do anything and will soon be arrested, just took off and fled the scene.


The brave girl is only 21. She did not want to put up with this threat and fought back with all she got.
If she had nothing she would've fought as fiercely with her teeth and nails but luckily, she had a can of mace pepper spray.
She used it and she is alive.
Yes, she got punched in the face and likely she's bruised now but the bruises will go away soon.
Her dignity and life are definitely worth a few bruises.


This story shows how a simple device, like a can of pepper spray or mace, improves your odds tremendously in a hostile encounter.
Your assailant can still walk and throw punches but he is no longer on top of the situation.
After being sprayed with mace or pepper spray, his focus has totally changed from rape to his own survival.
The would be rape victim is no longer of any interest to that person, his vital functions, like breathing and vision, are now of his utmost concern. That is what gives you an opportunity to escape the danger zone.


Here is the link to the video of the girl's father saying: "We were thanking God that she was okay[...]She's tough. She'll defend herself."


If you want to buy a Pepper spray or a mace model popular among women, we recommend the following:


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]]> Your Stories http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/87 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:44:06 -0400 Farewell to Taser M-18 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=85 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/85 Taser M-18
Taser International, the manufacturer of the device, discontinued the device some weeks ago and all existing supplies of tasers have been sold. Today it disappeared from the pages of our catalog. Read more...


The big, the bad and the... "beauty challenged" M-18 was available in 2 configurations: with a laser sight or with 2 extra air cartridges. These two options let you either aim better or shoot more.

Taser M-18 can be likened to another technological marvel: Walkman.
The M-18 is to Taser C2 what Walkman is to iPod.
walkmanipod




We did not know any better and we were happy to accept it for what it indeed was: superb protection with 15 foot range and "higher instant incapacitation rate than a 9mm hand gun", as the original marketing piece said.
The old buddy was claimed to be a "quantum leap in stopping power via new Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) technology".
Since then, the taser technology made several steps forward and now we can take down "bad guys" with more elegance.

Just look at the C2 model and you will understand why:
taser c2 stungun
To top design elegance with comfort also consider buying the holster for C2 with build-in MP3 player.

The old M-18 will not be forgotten and will not be missed.
Get a new Taser C2 model instead.

]]> Stun gun and taser reviews http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/85 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:50:10 -0400 Wrong way to use pepper spray http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=84 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/84 Watch this short 30 seconds video: that is the wrong but also the most enjoyable way to use pepper spray...Click the arrow button and enjoy!



Hope you are smiling now :-)

By the way, this is a scene from "Ratatouille", beautiful and heart warming animation movie for kids and adults. So far, everyone we know liked this movie a lot.

If you want to see the right way to use pepper spray or mace, check out this pepper spray video.

Have the best day ever!


]]> Pepper Spray Q & A http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/84 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:20:51 -0400 What is PC surveillance? http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/index.php?itemid=83 http://www.pepperspraycenter.com/blog/stungun-taser-mace-pepper-spray/83 What does it do?

Simply put, PC surveillance allows you to see real time what's going inside your house, in the kids bedroom, or even in your fish tank. You can see it on computer in the office, on your laptop in the library, or your iPhone everywhere.

iphone pc surveillance fish tank

The remote camera, sometimes a hidden camera, is connected to a computer and everything else happens "automagically".
Sounds techy?
Well, that's why we ask experts to do it.
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Our mission is not only to be your vendor of choice, but to also be your partner, and help your business grow and succeed. We staff a full time systems engineer, several technical associates, and a full time shipping department to help with any technical, software, and shipping issues (many of our competitors just sell you a product with no technical support available). We have the ability to provide quality Surveillance and Access Control Systems, custom built to your specifications. Looking for a competitive edge in your business today? Call PCSurveillance and let us help you design the right Surveillance and Access Control System for your application!

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