Spoiler alert. If I could have only one pepper spray it would be the Fox Labs flip top 2oz canister with a stream spray pattern. In a future blog, I will discuss pepper spray for self-defense in great detail. This article cuts to the chase and looks at the benefits of what is considered to be one of the best pepper spray units for self-defense. Benefits of Fox Labs pepper spray are as follows:
Formula
Manufacturers often times promote the strength of their spay in percentages, such as a 5% formula. However, this really means very little. Something can be a 10% formula with the 10% being not very hot. A common denominator when measuring the strength of pepper spray is Scoville Heat Units (SCU). Fox Labs pepper spray is a 2% formula but uses a 5.3 million SCU oleoresin capsicum. What does all this mean? Fox Labs produces some of the hottest, most effective pepper spray available.
Spray vs Foam
In general spray can reach further distances than foam and can be easily directed. It is a lot easier to decontaminate spray, as foam is very sticky.
Carry
Although a bit larger than some of the “key ring” units, this particular pepper spray is a good balance between size and output volume. And besides, pepper spray needs to be carried in your hand, not dangling from your key ring. The fastest draw of a weapon is to already have it in your hand when the trouble starts. There is not a manual safety on this unit. Rather there is a “flip top” that you simply slide your finger under and press. This unit is fast to deploy.
Spray Pattern
Pepper spray units usually output in a stream or fog pattern. With a few exceptions a stream pattern is usually best. Streams can go further and have a smaller chance of hitting unintended targets. When outdoors there is a smaller chance of wind blowing a stream of pepper spray back at you.
There is no perfect force multiplier for every situation. However, if I could have only one non-lethal weapon for self-defense, it would be this particular pepper spray unit from Fox Labs.
