With pepper gel users generally can expect an increased effective range of up to 25 feet. This is a great benefit, as you increase the effective range, you also improve your overall safety. Overall, the increased range and less contaminating formula make pepper gel a wise choice when choosing a self defense spray.
Does pepper gel take longer to work than pepper spray?
MYTH: Pepper gel takes longer than traditional pepper spray to take effect or “kick-in”. FACT: Pepper gel is designed to be sprayed ear to ear directly across the eyes of the threat. Upon contact with the eyes, pepper gel causes the eyes to slam shut taking away the vision of the threat.
What is better than pepper spray?
Pepper gel can travel 20% further than spray, putting more distance between you and the attacker. Unlike pepper spray, however, pepper gel is dispensed as a thick, sticky substance. This means it will stick to an attacker's skin, making it much more difficult for the attacker to wipe it off.
Is pepper gel safer?
And pepper gel only affects what it directly comes into contact with, making it much safer for you and those around you. And because it doesn't atomize like traditional spray, Pepper gel is also a good choice for defending yourself inside or in close quarters as it is less likely to foul the air.
Which is better spray or gel?
Pepper gel can travel 20% further than spray, putting more distance between you and the attacker. Because it is thicker than liquid pepper sprays, pepper gel cannot be blown back into your face. This makes pepper gel a good choice for defending yourself outside and in close quarters.
How strong is pepper gel?
Most spray and gel formulas range from about 2% to 10% OC, and pepper gels tend to be higher strength. Check the Mace Brand pepper spray and pepper gel products and prepare yourself with a personal protection tool that empowers you and best fits your needs.Dec 1, 2021
How long do the effects of pepper gel last?
Effects typically last approximately 45 minutes then begin to lessen. That is a huge amount of time to escape an assault with a principal. Unlike other defensive measures, Pepper Gel has a long lasting residual effect.
What are the effects of pepper gel?
OC works by causing an intense burning sensation to the skin, eyes and throat on contact. It is known as a lachrymatory agent (a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and temporary blindness) and is commonly used in policing, riot control, crowd control, and personal self-defense.
Do police use pepper spray or gel?
Pepper Gel is used by many law enforcement professionals, postal carriers, meter readers and so many others. The cost of pepper gel is affordable, starting at less than twenty bucks for a 45 gram canister. Pepper spray and pepper gel have so much in common, yet they have some very distinct differences.
What pepper gel do police use?
Our SABRE RED maximum strength red pepper formula is the most popular formulation carried by law enforcement and is the most potent single ingredient pepper spray.