Pepper spray: effects of eye contact, assistance

Self-defense skills can be useful in different cases. Not everyone has the opportunity to attend special courses or to obtain permission for weapons. But there is still a way out. You can buy pepper spray, which does not need to issue additional permits. The main thing is to learn how to properly store and use your pepper spray. The consequences of thoughtless actions may not be very pleasant.

What are the cans?

Self-defense bottles can be of two types: gas marked CS and pepper labeled OC.In the first case, they spray the gas, causing profuse lacrimation. In the second case - extracting hot pepper, provoking an attack of suffocation, burning of the skin and coughing.

It is believed that gas cartridges are protected more efficiently, but they may not work for a drunk or a drug addict at all. In the case when a pepper spray is used, the attacker will feel the consequences in any condition. You can even repel the attack of aggressive animals.

Spraying options for

contents Pepper spray cans are produced with different types of spraying:

1. Inkjet version, ie directional jet with long range of action. The option is suitable for people with good accuracy, but makes it difficult for self-defense if there are several attackers.
2. Aerosol variant, that is, the spraying occurs in a cloud, causing a larger area of ​​damage. When using this option in enclosed spaces, certain difficulties may arise, since it is easy to get yourself into the pepper cloud.

Variants of volume

Pepper cans, the effects of which we will consider, are available in several volumes:

1. The minimum pocket version is 25 ml.
2. The average version is 75 ml.
3. Option for storage in a car or apartment - from 100 to 650 ml.

Rules that are worth remembering

To effectively protect yourself with a pepper spray, you need to remember a few rules that will help in dangerous situations.

First, you need to be able to use a can. The first time is to buy two pieces to practice on one, and use the other for self-defense.

Secondly, the container must have a specific storage location. This is very important, because you will not have time to search. Before a dangerous section of the road it is generally worth taking in hand. Keep pepper spray in a women's handbag - a useless exercise. In an emergency, it is simply not necessary to unzip the lightning and find a self-defense tool in the bowels of its baulk. The striker will have time to strike first.

Third, after using the pepper spray, you need to be prepared for two variants of the situation. You either have to engage in a fight with a weakened opponent, or quickly escape.

Well, in the winter, if you have overcooled( frozen) pepper spray, the consequences can be quite sad. The effectiveness of the application will significantly decrease: instead of temporarily neutralizing the attacker, you will simply anger him.

The action of pepper spray

Well, now we will find out how the pepper content of the can act. Extraction of hot pepper provokes a strong irritation of the mucous membranes. In the easy case, the attacker begins to cough heavily. If the moment of spraying coincides with a deep inhalation, then pulmonary edema is not excluded, and, with a tendency to allergies, the victim may suffocate. If an asthmatic was exposed to the effects of pepper extract, a fatal outcome is also possible. Similar cases have been described in judicial practice.

In the event of a cloud or spray from a pepper spray, the effects are also very unpleasant. In addition to profuse lacrimation, blepharospasm occurs. The muscles of one or both eyes begin to contract uncontrollably, not allowing them to open their eyes. The attacker will need time to blink, which means that you have the opportunity to escape.

If the balloon accidentally fell into the hands of children or you are exposed to the effect of drawing hot peppers themselves, then you should know the rules of first aid or self-help. If possible, after an incident, see an ophthalmologist.

How to fix the consequences of

If you are under a jet or cloud, it is advisable to quickly eliminate the effects after the pepper spray. The algorithm of action in this case is not very complicated:

1. Do not rub your eyes, even if they are very bake and watery.
2. Blink frequently so that tears wash out the pepper extract.
3. Gently pat the eyes with a damp cloth without alcohol.
4. Wash eyes with oily milk, then with soda solution. Concentration - 20 g per 1 liter of water.

In the future, try to be careful when using pepper spray. How to get rid of the consequences yourself, you now understand. And the ophthalmologist will further assess the extent of the lesion and recommend eye drops. Most often this is a commonplace "Albucid" or anesthetic and anti-inflammatory drops with diclofenac. In case of severe burning, lidocaine drops may be recommended, but they must be applied strictly according to the instructions, so that visual acuity does not decrease. Only "Vizin" can be used on its own, but this remedy eliminates redness rather than helps to overcome the consequences of contact with pepper extract.

If you are allergic or asthmatic, also show your doctor to avoid serious consequences from the effects of pepper spray.

Responsibility for the use of pepper spray

If the can is used for self-defense, there will be no consequences for you. But if the irrigant is used for no apparent reason, then this can be regarded as petty hooliganism. If harm to health is caused, then the responsibility will depend on the severity of the harm. If the can is used for no apparent reason and the victim has died, then the criminal liability for causing death by negligence occurs.