What is OC Pepper Spray?

In order to answer the burning question, "what is OC pepper spray" and thus discover why OC sprays is the best chemical component, let's first

take a look at what chemical components have been used in self defense sprays over the years.

OC Pepper Spray There are actually three main chemical compounds that have been and are used in pepper sprays.

• CS (Ortho Chlorobenzalmalononitrile)• CN (Alpha Chloroacetaphenone)• OC (Oleoresin Capsicum)

The Newest of the Three and Most Effective!

CS and CN are irritants and irritate the membrane tissues

CS (Ortho Chlorobenzalmalononitrile) • Also Know As: Tear Gas

CN (Alpha Chloroacetaphenone)• Also Know As: Mace tear gas

OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) • The Newest of the chemical compounds used in Pepper Sprays.

• Heat Peak (SR: 500,000–15,000,000)

Why CS and CN are Not as Effective as OC…• CS and CN are irritants and irritate the membrane tissues, which

causes a stinging pain and tearing of the eyes. The main down fall of both of these two components is the time it takes for them to work, between 5 to 30 seconds.• Even 5 seconds is a lifetime when it comes to facing an attacker with a

weapon, like a knife. Since both CN and CS have been used in the military and law enforcement for many years.

It has been proven that some people can resist the effects of CN and CS self defense spray compounds.

Not Everyone was Effected by CN & CS Sprays. Such as, Persons that are;

1. Intoxicated

2. On Drugs

3. Suffering from a Psychotic Episode

4. Not very Effected by Pain

Military Training • For the many years that CN and CS were used by law enforcement officers they were riddled with accounts of total failure when these products were deployed.

• These factors have all lead to the conclusion that these chemicals were far too unreliable for use by an untrained or possible physically limited individual. Thus not appropriate for personal self defense and security.

CN & CS Proved Less Effective than OC Pepper Spray during stressed situations.

OC pepper spray on the other hand is not an irritant, but instead it is an inflammatory agent.

When OC is sprayed in the face of a would be attacker two things happen instantly;

1. Their Eyes Slam Shut

2. Their Capillaries dilate

3. Vision is Severally Impaired causing Temporary Blindness

4. Uncontrollable Coughing

5. Breathing Tissues are Inflamed restricting air flown (they can breathe, but it's limited)

OC pepper sprays basically create a wall between you and

the attacker.• They stop what they were doing and stop what they were thinking. It

has been said by a pepper spray trainer that, "It is like being hit with a flame thrower".• Unlike its counter parts, OC pepper works on those on drugs, drunk or

having a psychotic episode.

OC sprays works well on animals as well and there have been defense sprays designed as both:• OC Bear Spray • OC Dog Spray

Not only are CN and CS not as effective as OC• They take longer to wear off. The chemical residue of the first two can

last for days. Also both are manmade chemicals and have been identified as possible carcinogens. There is some documentation that suggests long term toxic reactions may occur.

OC on the other hand is a natural made chemical• Derived from different hot pepper plants, which is why it is often

referred to as pepper spray. It has not been shown to have any toxic effects and wears off in 20 to 30 minutes.

Below is an OC Pepper Spray video I found where a line of boys are sprayed with OC spray.

Look at the reactions and take into account that they knew it was coming and had their eyes closed. An attacker would not have his eyes closed and most likely would not be prepared for the effects.

Here is a collection of different OC Pepper Sprays for Self Defense

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