What
is Oleoresin Capsicum?
Oleoresin Capsicum is the oil
taken from the placenta near the stem of a pepper. Oleoresin Capsicum is
the active ingredient used in most self-defense sprays.
What
are Capsaicin & Capsaicinoids?
Oleoresin Capsicum is comprised
of several different Capsaicinoids. The Capsaicinoid responsible for
providing the pungency or hotness of a pepper and in turn “Pepper
Spray” is called Capsaicin. Therefore, it is the percentage of the
total capsaicinoids and capsaicin, not the Capsicum percentage that is
important. Oleoresin Capsicum percentages only measure the amount of red
pepper contained in the defense spray, not the pungency or effectiveness
of the product.
Which
is better CS or CN tear gas?
“Super CS Military Tear
Gas” offers numerous advantages over CN “Mace” tear gas. Because
of these advantages, the US Department of Defense switched from using CN
tear gas to CS in the late 1950’s. CS offers the following advantages
over CN/Mace.
If
blended formulations are more effective, why do many law enforcement
agencies carry OC only products?
Law Enforcement officers have different objectives for carrying defense
sprays than do civilians. For civilians, besides hand to hand combat,
self-defense sprays are usually the first, and only means of defense
available. For this reason, it is absolutely imperative that civilians
carry the most effective products possible. Ideally, the spray will
completely incapacitate the attacker and allow the victim to escape and
call the police. If the attacker is able to contact local law
enforcement immediately, there is a very good chance that the law
enforcement officers will be able to apprehend the attacker. If not, a
description and an ultraviolet dye will mark the attacker to the scene
of the crime. Civilians should carry a defense spray which incapacitates
the attacker for as long as possible.
Law Enforcement officers
carry defense sprays as their first meansof defense. They use them with
the intent to immediately gain control of a perpetrator. After the
perpetrator is restrained by hand-cuffs, there is no need for the
perpetrator to continue feeling the effects of the spray. Because the
effects caused by tear gas and tear gas/red pepper blended sprays last
longer, many agencies opt for OC only products because they dissipate
quicker.
Are Law
Enforcement Defense Sprays significantly more potent than civilian
products?
There are significant differences in potency from one defense spray to
the next. However, civilians have access to defense sprays with the same
potency as carried by agencies using the strongest available
formulations. Please keep in mind that many agencies carry defense
sprays for quick takedown and quick decontamination. Other departments
opt for the strongest formulation possible. Either way, consumers are
able to purchase products of the same strengths.
Though many agencies carry
either the SABRE or SABRE Red defense sprays, there is not an agency in
the United States that is carrying a blended formulation which is
stronger than SABRE or an OC only formulation which is stronger than
SABRE Red!
For how
long do most units fire?
On average, all SABRE units fire approximately 75% longer than the
industry average. For example, the average ˝ oz canister fires
for approximately 5 seconds. All SABRE ˝ oz units fire for at least 35
seconds! A ˝ oz canister is the most popular size carried among
civilians.
For how
long will most products last?
All aerosol products will eventually lose pressure over time. Most
defense sprays last for only two years from their manufacturing date.
Because all SABRE products use only the best available components and
formulation ingredients, all SABRE products are guaranteed for up to
four years!
How far
do most products fire?
Depending upon the wind, most
defense sprays using a stream spray pattern fire ten to twelve feet.
Defense sprays using a cone/mist spray fire from six to ten feet.
Will
defense sprays work on dogs?
Oleoresin Capsicum will
incapacitate animals. In fact, we manufacturer the Frontiersman Bear
Attack Deterrent to protect outdoorsmen from Bear Attacks. The OC used
in both SABRE & SABRE Red can incapacitate dogs.
Will
this work on individuals under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?
Oleoresin Capsicum will
temporarily blind an attacker and restrict normal breathing. Therefore,
even if the attacker is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs,
defense sprays using OC are capable of causing incapacitation.
What
sort of testing has been done on your products?
Each of our defense spray
products have been tested by independent laboratories for the following:
-
Dermal
Irritation
-
Eye
Irritation
-
OC
pungency
-
Flammability
In addition, numerous
other tests are performed on every defense spray canister that we
produce. For example, a crimp, weight, pressure, and temperature test is
performed on every SABRE canister.
What
are Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)?
Scoville Heat Units are another
method used to measure the pungency of defense sprays. The Habanero is
the hottest chili pepper, measuring 325,000 SHUs. Both SABRE & SABRE
Red measure 2,000,000 SHUs which is over six times hotter than a
habanero.
The most effective means
of determining a defense sprays pungency is to consider each of the
following:
How
long should I fire the can at the attacker?
It is recommended that the
canister be fired until the attacker is incapacitated. Once the attacker
is stopped, escape immediately and call the police.
Why are
defense sprays different prices? Aren’t they all the same?
There are many differences from
one defense spray to the next. Here are the four most important features
to consider when purchasing a defense spray:
I.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
We recommend that consumers
carry our SABRE formulation because of its unique blend of CS Military
Tear Gas, Red Pepper & UV Dye. SABRE takes effect quicker, produces
a more intense effect, and outlast the effects of all other defense
sprays.
SABRE Red is also ideal
because it uses a very high concentration of Red Pepper .
II.
CANISTER CONTENT
The canister you carry should
contain as much product as possible to allow you to test fire your unit
and stop multiple attackers if necessary. SABRE’s smallest canisters,
the pen and ˝ oz key-ring units, fire for 17 and 35 seconds,
respectively. Our competitors’ products do not come close.
III.
SHELF-LIFE
The longer the product is
effective, the more value it has for you the consumer. SABRE is
guaranteed to be effective for up to four years!
IV.
SAFETY MECHANISM
An easy to use safety is a must
to prevent accidental discharge from occurring. Every SABRE unit
contains a safety which can be unlocked and fired with one hand, in one
fluid motion.
Are
there any restrictions governing the use and sale of personal defense
sprays?
There are certain restrictions
in some areas of the country. The following states each have varying
restrictions: HI, MA, MI, NY & WI. Security Equipment Corporation
suggests that individuals also familiarize themselves with their local
laws.
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