| Although pepper sprays are still some of the | | | | paintball projectile. |
| best-selling self-defense gadgets today, there is | | | | How long does the effect of a pepper gun last? |
| another pepper-based tool that promises stronger | | | | Once an attacker or suspect is hit, it will only take 2 |
| stopping power. It's called the pepper gun. It | | | | to 3 seconds before the capsaicin takes effect. As |
| functions in much the same way as a regular gun but | | | | long as the pepper ammo hits its mark, it should take |
| with a big difference: it's non-lethal and fires only | | | | an average of about 4 minutes before the target |
| pepper ammunition. | | | | can recover. |
| What is a pepper gun? A pepper gun, as its name | | | | Is it safe? A pepper gun is a self-defense gadget. It |
| implies, is a type of airgun that shoots pepper | | | | is not a toy. Just because it is significantly safer |
| ammunition. It uses compressed air to propel its | | | | compared to a real gun doesn't mean anyone can |
| ammo. The pepper ammo is in the form of a hollow | | | | just play with it. When used, it can still fire a fast |
| ball made from plastic material. The ball is filled with | | | | moving projectile. The plastic ammo may not |
| dry capsaicin powder, the component found in | | | | penetrate the flesh but it can break and cause some |
| peppers and chili. It's a strong irritant, causing teary | | | | damage if used at close range to target someone's |
| eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing and even | | | | eyes, for example. The plastic ammunition balls can |
| difficulty in breathing. | | | | also cause discomfort if swallowed. |
| How does a pepper gun work? When fired, the | | | | What are the advantages of a pepper gun? A |
| pepper gun shoots the pepper ammo. Because it's | | | | pepper gun resembles a handgun or a rifle. One of its |
| made with breakable plastic, it will explode upon | | | | main advantages is that it is easy to carry, handle |
| impact, releasing the capsaicin powder inside and | | | | and aim. Like a gun, it can also be used either up |
| creating a cloud of dust. Once airborne, the capsaicin | | | | close or from some distance away. Pepper sprays, |
| powder goes to work, causing pain, irritation and | | | | for example, require the user to be relatively close to |
| extreme discomfort. | | | | the target for a better aim. A pepper gun, on the |
| If you're familiar with the paintball gun, then you have | | | | other hand, can be used from about 50 meters |
| a pretty good idea of how the pepper gun works. | | | | away. This makes it very convenient and relatively |
| They use the same principle, although pepper | | | | safer (at least for the user) in case the target |
| ammunition is usually slightly bigger compared to the | | | | happens to be violent or mobile. |