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When Personal Defense Doesn't Have Age Barriers

By Arnista A McDonald


"Say, just where on Earth do you buy pepper spray?" That was a sudden query coming from my auntie located in Miami, who was 50 years old. She played tug-of-war along with a criminal that wanted her own bag and ended up with bruises. Luckily, a couple of males came to her rescue. "I won't be a sitting duck next time," she huffed.

Yes, she was long aware defense spray was non deadly and didn't leave irreversible harm. That was precisely why it was her own weapon of preference. She discovered a video that showed its effects, a burning feeling and also pain whenever struck in the face, eyes shutting and gagging. They were fast however short-lived.

I asked if she was ready to use a pepper spray, emphasizing this was useless if the user wasn't comfortable or confident regarding handling it. "My person and also my possessions are precious, so I will be prepared," she said.

That is my aunt, still a toughie after all these years. And I fully understand her conviction to defend herself during these uncertain occasions. No place looked safe, she rued, therefore people must take precautions. Besides, Aunt Bess would practice correct use so there would be no fumbling as soon as the time came.

She selected a 1/2 ounce defense spray with colored leatherette holster. It was among those little pepper sprays which were simple to handle and easily fit in the palm. It may be hooked to a belt loop or bag strap for convenient access.

Having 10 percent oleoresin capsicum concentration, even a half-second burst would throw an attacker off with the agonizing, burning feeling. I cautioned my aunt, since this was a strong defense spray, this is going to be potent. So, she did not need to use much.

More to the point, as soon as this was administered and the enemy was momentarily incapacitated, she needed to escape or call for assistance so these thugs could be cleaned from the streets, I said.

Auntie Bess inquired, "Where can you purchase self defense spray," and she got her answer. Soon, she'll be looking at other types of pepper sprays on the net.




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