What is pepper spray and/or defensive spray?

The defensive sprays that Personal Safety eBook recommends are humane and effective. These self
defensive sprays contain OC Pepper, Tear Gas, Ultraviolet Dye, or any combination of the three.
They are an effective means of non-lethal self defense for people concerned with safety and
security. Used by police departments, security agencies, and individuals concerned with security
and self defense. Recommended by the American Security Institute.

2. What are the effects of pepper spray and/or defensive spray?
To achieve the desired effects, a defensive spray must be aimed towards the face of the aggressor.
The general effects of most defensive sprays are disorientation, eyes slamming shut, restricted
breathing, uncontrollable coughing, blindness, and intense burning sensation. Effects generally last
20 to 30 minutes. As the different formulations work differently depending upon what chemical
compounds are used, please see “How do some of the different formulations work?” as well to see
what effects your specific formulation will induce.

3. Can I use my pepper spray after the expiration date?
Like any pressurized aerosol device, over time the unit may not
spray as far as expected, if at all. Mace Brand defensive sprays
(and some other brands as well) have an easy to find expiration
date on the unit. We recommend replacing your spray after the
expiration date to ensure that the spray is ready to save your life
should you ever need it. If you have a spray that does not have
an expiration date, please be sure to see “What if my pepper
spray doesn’t have an expiration date?” as well.

4. What if my pepper spray doesn’t have an expiration date?
If you are using a spray that does not have an expiration date, the manufacturer has probably
included directions to test the unit every three months to ensure that it is ready if you should ever
need it. As these sprays do have a limited capacity that may be exhausted through repeated testing,
we highly recommend that in addition to testing that you replace your spray once a year. This is the
surest way to have the protection you need when you need it.

5. At what temperature should I store my pepper spray?
Do not leave your defensive spray in any area that may exceed 125 degrees F or drop below -15
degrees F. Excessive heat or cold may cause the can to leak or burst.

6. Can I bring pepper spray on an airplane?
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) allows one defensive spray per traveler in your checked
luggage only. Sprays are not allowed in carry-on luggage or at any time in the passenger area.

If you are looking for self-defense products such as stun guns, pepper sprays, Air Tasers, Mace, hidden cameras and a lot more, check out one of our favorite sites, Safety Technology.

Be safe,

Trapper

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When do you make the decision to use pepper spray?

Don’t wait until you are being assaulted to think about whether or not you are going to use your defensive spray. After you receive your defensive spray familiarize yourself with this information and the specific directions that come with your product.

Arrange a quiet time where you think about some of the possible assault scenarios whereby
you’d be a victim. You should also make a couple of practice ‘taps’ of you defensive spray (in an open
area with no one around) to ensure that you know how it works.

This is the time to make the conscious decision to spray an attacker and move to a safer location, when
and if you are attacked.

This may seem silly, but it is vitally important to be prepared for bad experiences. Too many times,
I’ve heard of victims who ‘couldn’t think’ or were ‘to confused’ during an assault to make a decision.
Comments like, “I didn’t know if I should use it” or “It happened so fast I didn’t know what to do”
imply that the victims were in a problem solving mode when they should have been in an action mode.

Make the decision now to act.

Where does one purchase Pepper Spray?

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Greetings,

For the past week or so, we have been writing and
discussing ID Theft, how it happens, how to prevent it etc.

Today I bring you the immediate steps one should take
should you fall victim to identity theft,
and I hope it never happens to you

If you are a victim of identity theft, take the
following four steps as soon as possible, and
keep records of your conversations and copies
of all correspondence.

You also should get a copy of the FTC publication,
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft,
a comprehensive guide that describes what to do,
your legal rights, how to handle specific problems you
may encounter on the way to clearing your
name, and what to watch for in the future.

The guide also includes the ID Theft Affidavit
to help you report information to many
companies. For more information, see
www.consumer.gov/idtheft.

1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports,
and review your credit reports.
Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity thief
from opening any more accounts in your name.
Contact the toll-free fraud number of any
of the three consumer reporting companies
below to place a fraud alert on your credit
report. You need to contact only one of the
three companies to place an alert. The
company you call is required to contact the
other two, which will place an alert on their
versions of your report, too.

• Equifax: 1-800-525-6285;
www.equifax.com;
P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241

• Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742);
www.experian.com;
P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013

• TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289;
www.transunion.com;
Fraud Victim Assistance Division,
P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790

Once you place the fraud alert in your file,
you’re entitled to order free copies of your
credit reports, and, if you ask, only the last
four digits of your SSN will appear on your
credit reports.

Once you get your credit
reports, review them carefully. Look for
inquiries from companies you haven’t
contacted, accounts you didn’t open, and
debts on your accounts that you can’t explain.

Check that information like your SSN,
address(es), name or initials, and employers
are correct. I

f you find fraudulent or inaccurate
information, contact the consumer reporting
companies to get it removed. Continue to check
your credit reports periodically, especially for
the first year after you discover the identity
theft, to make sure no new fraudulent activity
has occurred.

Tags: Credit Card safety, credit report, ID theft, Identity Theft, personal security, personals safety, stolen credit cards

If you’ve lost personal information or identification,
or if it has been stolen from you, you can minimize
the potential for identity theft if you act quickly.
www.consumer.gov/idtheft

• Financial accounts: Close accounts, like
credit card and bank accounts, immediately.
When you open new accounts, place passwords
on them. Avoid using your mother’s maiden
name, your birth date, the last four
digits of your SSN or your phone
number, or a series of consecutive numbers.
• Social Security number: Call the toll-free
fraud number of any of the three nationwide
consumer reporting companies and place
an initial fraud alert on your credit reports.
An alert can help stop someone
from opening new credit accounts in
your name.
• Driver’s license/other government-issued
identification: Contact the agency that issued
the license or other identification document.
Follow its procedures to cancel the document
and to get a replacement. Ask the agency to
flag your file so that no one else can get a
license or any other identification document
from them in your name.

Once you have taken these precautions, watch
for signs that your information is being misused,
and that your identity has been stolen.

If your information has been misused, file
a report about the theft with the police, and file
a complaint with the FTC, as well. If another
crime was committed – for example, if your purse or
wallet was stolen or your house or car was broken
into – report it to the police immediately.

Tags: Credit Card safety, credit report, ID theft, Identity Theft, stolen credit cards

An amendment to the federal Fair Credit
Reporting Act requires each of the major
nationwide consumer reporting companies
to provide you with a free copy of your credit
report, at your request, once every 12 months.

Free reports have been phased in during a
nine-month period, starting with states in
the West and ending with states in the East.
Beginning September 1, 2005, free reports will
be accessible to all Americans, regardless of
where they live.

To order your free annual report from one or
all the national consumer reporting companies,
visit: www.annualcreditreport.com; call toll-free:
877-322-8228; or complete the Annual Credit
Report Request Form and mail it to: Annual
Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281,
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.

You can print the form
from ftc.gov/credit. Do not contact the three
nationwide consumer reporting companies
individually; they provide free annual credit
reports only through www.annualcreditreport.com,
877-322-8228, and Annual Credit Report
Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.
OTHER RIGHTS TO FREE REPORTS
Under federal law, you’re also entitled to a free
report if a company takes adverse action against
you, such as denying your application for credit,
insurance or employment, and you request your
report within 60 days of receiving notice of the action.
The notice will give you the name, address and
phone number of the consumer reporting company
that supplied the information about you. You’re
also entitled to one free report a year if your
unemployed and plan to look for a job within 60
days; if you’re on welfare; or if your report is
inaccurate because of fraud.

Otherwise, a consumer reporting company
may charge you up to $10.50 for additional
copies of your report.

To buy a copy of your report, Contact:

Equifax:
800-685-1111
www.equifax.com

Experian:
888-EXPERIAN
( 888-397-3742)
www.experian.com

TransUnion:
800-916-8800
www.transunion.com

Under state law, Consumers in
Co, Ga, Me, Md, Ma, NJ, and VT
already have free access to their credit reports.

If you ask, only the last four digits of your
Social Security number will appear on your
credit reports.

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