Dog Repellant vs Mace
When contrasting animal repellent spray and oc pepper spray and their use in a personal defense kit, there are two main areas to keep in mind . One is the actual difference in the two – and they are quite different- and the other is the legal issue about what would happen if you use dog spray on a person who attacks you .
In Canada products labelled as pepper spray, mace, etc, showing it was produced for use against humans are classified as a prohibited weapon. Only police officers and someone with specific government permits are allowed to legally carry or possess pepper spray. Any similar package with the labels reading “dog spray or bear spray is covered under the Pest Control Products Act. While dog spray is legal to be carried by regular consumers , it is illegal if using it causes ‘a risk of imminent death or serious bodily harm to another person’ or harming the environment and carries a penalty up to a fine of $500,000 and jail time of maximum 3 years. But , the legality of using spray intended for animal deterrent on a human would be decided in court, based on the exact circumstances .
What are the other differences when comparing Dog spray and Pepper Spray. Well, a big difference is the relative strength between the products . Animal repellent spray is manufacturered to be about 0.5% Capsaicin, while pepper spray made to be used on humans starts at about 5% strength- that ’s 10x more firepower . That mostly impacts the length of time that the animal will be affected. Because a dogs eyes don’t produce tears, dog spray is made to not create long term damage a dogs vision. Lastly, , at about 2 millions SHU (Scoville heat units) canine repellent spray is not as burning as pepper spray used for defense against people . Having said that , I absolutely wouldn’t want to be at the receiving end of a dog spray because while it would not put someone down like the defense sprays used in the United States , it would be very unpleasant.
In Canada, stunguns, tazers and defense sprays are all illegal to carry , but a good Self Defense Kit for Canada can have a cannister of dog strength pepper spray – because we’re entitled to be protected at least from mad dogs and also a nice ear piercing personal alarm. A good personal alarm can be used to protect you , your wallet or whatever you’re carrying and also can be attached to a door or window and used as a room alarm in a motel or maybe a college dorm if someone is feeling uncomfortable .
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