Pepper spray is an excellent self defense product. Self defense is very important today with crime rates in all cities going up. Many women are leading single lives as well and they need to arm themselves with products that will help them protect themselves from crooks and other miscreants.

It is one of the most commonly used products for self defense. Others include taser guns and stun guns. These products are developed such that they are easy to carry for the common woman. They should be low weight and less bulky. Sprays filled with pepper are the ideal product as it is easy to carry around and can be made to look like a can of perfume or deodorant. It fits into the ladies purse easily as well.

The question that remains is how to choose the ideal spray.

Every product has a market and a number of manufacturers producing the product. Each product in the market will have its own features and a set of advantages and disadvantages. The trick is to find the product that is perfect for you.

The most important thing to remember is the law. There are a few laws governing the use of these sprays and make sure you know them thoroughly before you go out to purchase the spray. You can visit the local Prosecuting Attorney’s office to obtain this information.

These sprays can be used on the go in your purse as mentioned before or used in the home. This will decide the product as well. Sprays for personal use would weigh between ten to twenty grams only ensuring they are easy to carry around. Usually, these sprays would contain five to ten one second bursts. The sprays can be effective over a distance of around ten feet. These sprays are made very convenient with a key ring attachment or even a separate carrying case. They also prevent accidental discharge.

Sprays for the household would weigh a lot more, between fifty and hundred and twenty grams. These are clearly not designed for people on the go and are meant to be stationary. They can be placed conveniently within reach in the home. They have a range of close to twenty feet.