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Pepper Spray: How Does it Feel to Get Blasted?

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It's something to think about. What would happen if you tried
to use pepper spray and it sprayed into your own eyes? And,
could you accidentally blind someone with it? Permanently maim
them? What are the effects of pepper spray? These are important
questions and they certainly have answers.


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Pepper Spray: How Does it Feel to Get Blasted?
Copyright (c) 2006-2007 Fred Cheney
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It's something to think about. What would happen if you tried
to use pepper spray and it sprayed into your own eyes? And,
could you accidentally blind someone with it? Permanently maim
them? What are the effects of pepper spray? These are important
questions and they certainly have answers.


What Is Pepper Spray?

Pepper spray is the naturally occurring chemical, oleoresin
capsicum (OC). It can temporarily disable attackers, whether the
attacker is an individual, a group, or some sort of dangerous
animal. According to The FBI Bulletin, pepper spray is an
inflammatory agent and "is a natural derivative of the cayenne,
or hot pepper." The publication further explains that "pepper
sprays rely on propellants to dispense their contents. Most
sprays contain carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or isobutane
propellants. In addition, the OC can be suspended in a water or
alcohol solution."[1]

Since pepper spray can be purchased in small, easy to carry and
conceal containers, an initial spray of the solution can take an
attacker by surprise, placing would be victims firmly in charge
of the situation. The use of pepper spray does not require any
special training or physical strength.


What Does It Feel Like To Get Blasted With Pepper Spray?

The benefits of understanding what happens when you are hit with
pepper spray are immeasurable. Knowing the effects of pepper
spray ahead of time can prevent your mind from going into panic
mode should you somehow accidentally spray yourself. And in the
event that you need to use it against a criminal, you'll know to
get away fast as he falls to his knees -- you can rest assured
that you haven't blinded him, you have simply paralyzed him.
Use this opportunity to seek safety and to call the police.

So what does it feel like? As soon as the pepper spray hits you,
your eyes will involuntarily close, tear up, and begin burning.
But don't panic: studies have shown that while debilitating, the
effects of pepper spray on your eyes is harmless and produces no
long-term effects. As your eyes close, you will begin coughing.
The cough will be excruciating, but temporary. You might suffer
from restricted breathing, inflamed skin, and become awkwardly
uncoordinated. All of these effects will last anywhere from
twenty minutes to an hour but will not be fatal.


Overcoming Pepper Spray

If, in the act of defending yourself, you get pepper spray on
you, blink rapidly to prevent eye penetration. Do this as you
head to safety and towards anywhere that clean air is flowing or
blowing. Remove all impacted clothing as soon as possible and
wash areas where the pepper spray touched you with cool soapy
water. If the spray still won't come off, try an old fashioned
treatment of milk and honey.


[1] PEPPER SPRAY, Jett, Monty B., FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin,
Nov97, V66, I11, Database: Academic Search Premier





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