When it comes to personal safety, there are a lot of options to choose from.
Many people opt for non-lethal self-defense tools like pepper spray, while others may choose protective gear like body armor.
When deciding between different options, it's important to consider what will be most effective for your specific needs.
In this blog, we'll compare two popular self-defense tools: pepper spray and pepper gel. While both can be effective, we'll explore why pepper spray may be a better choice for most people.
1. Distance
One of the main advantages of pepper spray is its range.
Most pepper sprays can be deployed from several feet away, making it easy to use from a distance.
Safely pepper spray deploys in a fine line, rather than a cone shape. It's particles are finer than those of pepper gel, resulting in a lighter substance for distance.
2. Wind
Another advantage of pepper spray is that it can be less susceptible to wind.
Since Safely pepper spray releases a straight-line, fine mist, it's less likely to be affected by wind than other pepper sprays with conical-shaped sprays and can still be used effectively even in less than ideal conditions.
Additionally, its lighter weight can actually work with the wind, allowing it to reach your target from a further distance.
However, with all pepper products, blow back is still a risk. Be sure you use a practice spray to get an idea of how pepper spray will look and feel once sprayed. You can find practice spray available for purchase on the Safely website.
3. Ease of use
Pepper spray is generally easier to use than pepper gel.
With pepper spray, you simply point and spray. Its fine particles immediately travel into the air and can even affect people in its proximity while pepper gel requires more precision and may take more time to effectively apply.
In high-pressure situations, ease of use is crucial, and pepper spray provides a simpler and faster solution.
4. Effectiveness
Finally, pepper spray has been proven to be highly effective in stopping attackers.
While pepper gel can also be effective, the mist from pepper spray has been shown to quickly incapacitate attackers and create a barrier between the user and the assailant.
This is especially helpful in indoor situations. When pepper spray is used indoors, anyone in its proximity will begin to inhale its particles and feel its effects.
With pepper gel, only those who are in direct contact with the substance experience its effects. Because it is a thicker substance, it is also known to be more easily wiped off, potentially decreasing the longevity of its effects.
This makes pepper spray more effective in warding off attackers, including multiple attackers at once.
Final Thoughts
While both pepper spray and pepper gel can be effective self-defense tools, there are several advantages to using pepper spray.
Its range, wind resistance, ease of use, portability, and effectiveness both indoors and outdoors make it a practical and reliable choice for most people.
Of course, it's important to remember that any self-defense tool should be used responsibly and with caution. This means that whatever device you choose for your personal protection, you should be properly trained and feel comfortable using it.
By choosing Safely pepper spray, you can feel confident that you have a non-lethal option for keeping yourself safe in potentially dangerous situations.