What is Pepper Spray?
Pepper spray is a non-lethal chemical agent which is used in riot control, crowd control and personal self-defense, including defense against dogs. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, which is a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chilies. Pepper spray is also known as OC spray (from "Oleoresin Capsicum") or OC gas. Long-term effects of pepper spray have not been effectively researched or published.
Pepper spray is an irritant, causing severe pain when in contact with skin. It also acts as an inflammatory agent, causing inflammation in the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Temporary blindness occurs on contact with eyes along with intense burning, causing them to swell shut. Loss of balance and muscle coordination may occur along with severe skin irritation, difficulty breathing, and gagging. Psychological effects may include anxiety and panic, especially when breathing difficulties are experienced. The length of the effects depend on the strength of the spray but the average full effect lasts around thirty to forty-five minutes, with mitigated effects lasting for hours.
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About Us
We are a Vida Rica enterprise that grew from our interaction with our VBD customers who became friends of VBD since we began operations in 1994. Over the years, you asked us to find some specific things that would make your life safer. We found that pepper spray was one item that was requested repeatedly. We decided providing our customers with a variety of pepper spray products was a worthwhile endeavor.
So BuyPepperSprayDirect.com was born in 2003.
The safety of our families is pretty important. We can't change or control our environment all of the time, so we sometimes find ourselves in a position to defend ourselves and our family members. We can make ourselves less vulnerable in certain environments and situations where we would otherwise be helpless. Most of us do not wish to use lethal defense products and therefore, pepper spray provides an effective, convenient, easy and safe defense device for all members of the family.
We make it easy to find and buy pepper spray in a convenient form for each individual in the family and our products are the most potent and effective on the market. Providing that peace of mind that your family is safe makes life less stressful.
More products are under evaluation every day. Therefore, we are always seeking additional items to make us feel safer.
If you have a suggestion, Let Us Know!
Vida Rica / VRI
5850 San Felipe
Suite 500
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713.866.4800
Email: vidarica@safetysend.com
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