Pepper spray works with an irritating substance. Spraying this in the attacker's face temporarily disables him. Want to buy pepper spray to use yourself? Unfortunately, their use is not permitted. Yet there may be a need for this product.
The effect of pepper spray
The active substance in pepper spray is the strong extract from chili pepper. You spray this extract into the face of the attacker or intruder using propellant. A strong irritating reaction occurs in the eyes and mucous membranes. Fortunately, this is without permanent damage. Only in large quantities can respiratory problems arise. Police and security guards use pepper spray as a weapon. This is not permitted in the Netherlands for regular security guards and citizens. In Belgium it is also one of the prohibited weapons.
Buy pepper spray: where available?
Because pepper spray is not permitted, it is not easily available. Pepper spray is prohibited in the Netherlands and Belgium. This product is available in some other European countries, because it can also be used for self-defense here. Anyone who buys pepper spray across national borders but uses it in the Netherlands is punishable. It even goes so far that you are not allowed to carry it with you.
Buying pepper spray is therefore not simply possible. Those looking for a means of self-defense can also opt for the alternative to pepper spray.
The pepper spray alternative
Pepper spray and tear gas are prohibited, that is a fact. With the pepper spray alternative you deter attackers. The spray consists of a compact can of red paint liquid. After spraying on the face, it forms into a foamy layer. This reduces the ability of the attacker to see. There is a good chance that he will abandon his attack or become distracted. This allows you to get away faster or call for help.
This alternative has another advantage: it turns the perpetrator's skin red. Even when the perpetrator washes the face intensively, some red dye remains. This red color remains visible for several days. This makes tracing or identifying the perpetrator a lot easier.
What does the alternative to pepper spray cost?
This product with red dye is safe to use. This means that it has no harmful effects, even after a few days. This pepper spray alternative is legal, provided you only use it in emergency situations. You are not supposed to apply this to others indiscriminately. Thanks to its compact size (8.4 cm high), this safe pepper spray is easy to carry.
Is this alternative more expensive or cheaper than the original pepper spray? This depends on the type of pepper spray. The alternative is an equivalent price, which means it does not differ much from the price of regular pepper spray. However, you must remember that regular pepper spray is prohibited and can result in a high fine. For that reason alone, the pepper spray alternative is a lot cheaper.
Tip: carry the pepper spray alternative with you when you do not feel safe. Especially in busy cities or in the evenings/nights, you are more likely to encounter an attacker.
