How to Use Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is one of the most effective tools for quickly neutralizing a threat. For pepper spray to be effective, you need to have it when you need it and have it early. It should be easily accessible like attached on a purse, bookbag or keychain. Remember the acronym, RASE. Recognize a threat; Acquire, Arm, Aim the pepper spray; Spray at the eyes and face of the victim sweeping side to side; Escape quickly from the attacker.