Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Quality pepper spray and history of it

By reklicom

In 1973, OC pepper spray was developed as an aerosol spray and used by FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) for incapacitating animals as well as humans for temporary duration. Since then the US department of Justice has been successfully using pepper sprays.

Thus was born the pepper spray. In modern times pepper spray is not just used by women world over for the purpose of self defense but, also for riot control, crowd control, and for providing defense against animals like dogs and bears. With so many varied and interesting uses, the history of pepper spray also makes for an interesting read. So if you want to known when the pepper spray actually came into existence, read on.

It was in January 1997 that NYPD switched from this brand to a new brand, which was developed and created by Mace Security International (MSI) in Bennington, Vermont. This new brand also consists of 10% solution of oleoresin capsicum but the solution used in this comprised of primarily water, denatured alcohol, and antifreeze.

A secret martial art society of people in ancient Japan called the Ninjas has been using grounded pepper for disabling their opponents for a long time. Historical evidence reveals that in the Tukagawa Empire era in Japan, the police used a weapon called the "metsubishi." Metsubishi was, basically, a box consisting of chili pepper and the police used to use this box for blowing hot pepper into the eyes of people who were found guilty of some crime.

There is even historical evidence of the use of chilies in Mexico that dates back to 7000 BC. According to the evidence collected, Mexican Indians were cultivating peppers in 5500 BC. Some of the types of pepper grown during that time include chiltecpin, jalapeno, ancho, paprika, serrano, cayenne pepper, as well as bell pepper in different colors. The fact about whether they used these different peppers for self-defense or as weapons of defense during those times is unknown.

California: In California, civilians need to ensure that pepper spray canisters are less than 2.5 ounces.

From law enforcement an agency to NYPD to the UK police, to the common man, the natural sting action of pepper has made it a weapon of choice for many. There are many wonderful plants, spices, herbs, in nature that have some fantastic properties, which can be used for the benefit of mankind. If only we have time to look for them.

In the US, there are two types of pepper sprays that can be used by civilians and they are CS (orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile) and CN (chloroacetophenone). There is a third type called the CR but it has not yet been recommended for civilian use. The fourth option is the standard pepper spray that has been made from an extract of chili peppers used for making oleoresin capsicum. The process basically ensures that the main ingredients, which cause irritation in the eyes is gained from the chili. OC or oleoresin capsicum is insoluble in water and is normally dispersed using aerosol cans.

The pepper spray was actually imported from Canada to the US where it was being used by civilians as a bear repellent spray and not against human intruders. The modern day civilian pepper sprays are safe as well as legal weapons for self-defense. - 20896

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