What is pepper spray
Pepper spray, oleoresin capsicum spray, OC spray, capsaicin spray, capsicum spray, or mace is a lachrymatory agent used in policing, riot control, crowd control, and self-defense, including defense against dogs and bears. Its inflammatory effects cause the eyes to close, temporarily taking away vision.
How Much Does Pepper Spray Cost In South Africa
In South Africa, tear-inducing pepper sprays are easily accessible in outdoor camping stores and even pharmacies, ranging in price from 60 to 180 rand (R60.56 to R181.67).
Is it legal to use pepper spray in South Africa?
South Africa: Pepper sprays are legal to own by civilians for self defence.
Can you go to jail for pepper spraying someone in South Africa?
Yes it’s legal selling, buying and carrying pepper spray is not illegal but, if you use it to cause intentional harm to someone who does not pose an immediate danger or threat to you or to someone around you you can and, probably will be, prosecuted for assault.
How painful is pepper spray?
When pepper spray comes into contact with a person’s eyes, it causes immediate eye closure, acute eye pain, and temporary blindness. Some people describe a bubbling or boiling sensation and severe discomfort.
Is pepper spray a good defense?
Pepper spray is widely used in the SA, and is marketed as an effective self-defense device. While pepper spray can be useful in deterring an attacker, many pepper spray owners do not have any experience using it. Overall, participants rated the side-slide device as the most effective self-defense device.
How long does it take for pepper spray to leave a room?
There isn’t a hard and fast rule for how long pepper spray can linger, but the substance could remain in the air for about 30 minutes after its deployed. When you’re outdoors, this isn’t a huge problem the wind will dilute the potency of the spray fairly quickly.