The effect of Mace varies on individuals. Most common is a burning sensation on the area affected with the spray. If in contact with eyes it causes automatic closing of the eyes due to intense pain if open. This along with a feeling of suffocating if inhaled it causes the person to be very vulnerable and dependent, resulting in easy overpowering (for example, law enforcement officials over a suspect). The duration of the effects vary from 30 minutes up to 2 hours, depending on the person and treatment.

Pepper sprays are so powerful they have been used as a law enforcement weapon for many years. They work as a repellant against large groups of people, or to subdue an overly aggressive person. This pepper spray unit is ideal for the personal protection of anyone who goes out walking or jogging because it has a strap that will fasten around your wrist, allowing you to carry it on you at all times. It won't fall off, even if you are running, and the canister will be easily accessible in case you are attacked.

See our Pepper/Defense Sprays FAQ page for more information.