Today, we have a lot of choices as to what we want to have with us for added protection.
One of the defensive partners that we can choose is a pepper spray.
It is a very small canister but contains just the certain amount for your protection from attackers.
Because of the content of the spray which is hot pepper, it can cause inflammatory effects.
Burning and pain in the eyes will be experienced that is why there is a tendency to close them immediately.
Aside from that, it has respiratory effects where the target can have breathing difficulties, coughing and runny nose.
Because of its effects, the owner must be responsible enough to use it with full responsibility.
If you have a pepper spray in hand you must make sure to take full consideration of your actions and must know when to use it.
Although there is no special training or legal permits needed to own this kind of protection, there are still places in the world which do not allow the possession of this kind.
However, in Southern California, the law allows the handling of a pepper spray but the owner must abide by the rules on how to use it.
Aside from that, before you buy a canister you must know what you need to check in order to follow the set of rules.
First of all, the state of California has imposed penalties for those people who will exploit the use of pepper spray.
Penalties are given to people who use the tear gas to someone just because of anger and when you use it just because the person looked suspicious.
Other instances of exploitation are using it to joke around where someone will get hurt and the ownership of the spray by prohibited persons.
Drug addicts, minors and those who are legally prohibited to the use of this thing must not possess it.
Up to a thousand dollar fine and three years imprisonment are the penalties for the misuse of pepper spray.
Aside from that, the person can even be convicted.
Moreover, in California it is part of the law that when you buy or own a pepper spray, you must check if there is caution that states "WARNING: The use of this substance or device for any purpose other than self-defense is a crime under the law.
The contents are dangerous--use with care.
" This label is very important because this explains the main purpose of having the spray which is to defend the self from any possible attackers.
As an owner, you are liable to use it with caution because the contents can be harmful.
Lastly, the allowable net weight of the pepper spray is 70 grams or 2.
5 ounces maximum amount.
More than that is against the law of Southern California.
These are the important points that you must put in your mind always if you decide to rely on the help of the pepper spray.
You must be accountable of your choices, decisions and actions.
This spray is for your safety and self defense and not for other harmful purposes.