Lower Providence Aikido

I meant to be prepared for my transfer because our rotational assignment is fast approaching. The place where I will be assigned is safe, I was told by my supervisor, but my brother knows the place and he disagreed. I should be concerned about my personal protection, he said.

This led me to search online on ways to give myself personal protection. A type of device called the pepper spray came up in my research and made me think that this could be the one I was looking for.

The first product I considered was the Pepper Shot Pepper Spray Tri-Pack. Rated at 2 million Scoville heat units, its 10% pepper spray is more effective because it is made of very fine grains than the coarser grains of most pepper sprays.

It also includes a 1/2 oz auto visor clip which I can put in my car, a 2 oz pepper spray for home use, and also a 1/2 oz pepper spray with a Quick Release keychain.

The effects of a shot from a pepper spray includes the instant shutting of the assailant?s eyes. It causes his tears to flow uncontrolled, breathing difficulties and burning sensation on his skin. All these will effectively stop his attack.

Another model was the 9 oz Wildfire 18% Pepper Spray Firemaster. They claim it is effective against both human and animal attacks. A testing laboratory said that it is one of the hottest and fastest reacting sprays ever tested.

In social occasions, I will use a pepper spray that looks exactly like a writing pen, the Pepper Spray Pen. It is small and very convenient to use, a 10 gram unit with a spray that can reach up to 6 feet.

The 1/2 oz Pepper Spray Leatherette Holder is another device. It has a key ring and it can spray up to 8 feet with 5 second bursts. Its advantage is that by keeping the spray in my key ring, I will always be aware that it is there for my personal protection.