[gr8grandma]

Please move this if necessary ( my feelers might get hurt but I might learn something so please take the chance of hurting my feelings, if needed)
My employer has designated me to finding and purchasing Pepper Spray for standard issue to the women who directly report to me (no, not to use on me :ROFL: ) When this is purchased, how do I find training for myself and them? Is that something someone on this site has knowledge about? As with a handgun, I want the user to feel comfortable to use, when and if it is ever needed.

PS I want Pepper Spray not Mace correct?? I want it HOT enough to stop someone not just make them mad.

 

[bane]

WOW... you have a KEWL employer!

I think the more common term for what you are looking for is "OC"... pepper spray works, but OC is more common amongst those in the know.

I'm quite sure a trainer will jump in soon and offer you their services. Go with whatever you trainer recommends

 

[tapehoser]

Chris from Strategic Tactical is certified and can give training on the use of pepper spray.

 

[gr8grandma]

I think the more common term for what you are looking for is "OC"... pepper spray works, but OC is more common amongst those in the know.

So ????? for those NOT in the know, what does OC stand for?

 

[Car Knocker]

Oleoresin Capsicum - the active ingredient in pepper spray - a pepper extract.
EDIT: Here's an informational link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray

 

[gr8grandma]

:dancing: Sometime the smartest thing to do ,, is hang around SMART folks. THANKS (yes I am shouting) for all your help !! This is really great.

 

[marksman]

oleoresin capsicum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleoresin_capsicum

 

[doconix]

I am no expert in anything on this forum, especially in OC/Pepper Spray. However, I'll give my opinion anyway since this is the Internet and that's what we do :lol:

I searched quite a few forums and web pages when buying it, and everything I've read points to Fox Pepper Spray as being the stuff to get. I purchased a few cans for my wife and me, but we haven't had much experience with it yet.

Here's the first hit on Google for it: http://www.defensedevices.com/worhotpepspr.html

YMMV and IANAOCE (I am not an OC expert)

 

[Strategic Tactical]

gr8, I love FOX.... I have used it on several people and its worked GREAT. Contact me offline and we would LOVE to help you and the ladies you work with.... Pepper spray AND the training. I'm in Oklahoma till saturday just FYI.

 

[Paul]

Training: Point at Bad Guys face and spray until empty!

 

[Jeff Johnson]

Training: Point at Bad Guys face and spray until empty!

I guess that this training point covers the don't point it at your own face issue... :ack: :lolbang:

 

[gr8grandma]

:dancing: Sometime the smartest thing to do ,, is hang around SMART folks. THANKS (yes I am shouting) for all your help !! This is really great.

Thanks everyone for your post.

 

[UtahCFP]

Training: Point at Bad Guys face and spray until empty!

I guess that this training point covers the don't point it at your own face issue... :ack: :lolbang:

Step 1: check which way the wind is blowing... :ack:

 

[cdenbow]

Personally, I recommend Kimber's Pepperblaster. If you go onto their site it will explain everything and its rather impressive. But thats just my opinion. :swat: