I bought this product from Pepper Spray Pros and am very happy with the seller. The product arrived promptly, and I received the proper product and holster. I have to be outside a lot because of a part-time job I hold, and this product has given me back a sense of safety regarding possible dog encounters. If it will stop a grizzly, it should stop a mean dog. I read quite a few reviews of various products that said regular pepper spray would not always stop a dog, so I didn't feel safe with many of the products out there. I like that you have up to 32 feet to spray the offender, so you don't have to let the animal get so close.
I felt that the holster that came with the product was too tight to remove the product easily, so I sewed a canvas holster for it. It's just a pocket hanging on a cord around my waist. I just leave the original holster on, with the safety protector strip locked in place (makes me feel more secure that I won't accidentally push the safety back). Then the whole unit with original holster on goes into my looser canvas holster so I can pull it out fast if need be. I did not want to shoot it from my hip because of possibly getting in the cloud of spray myself. I want to hold the can as far from my body as possible if I have to use it. If I am in an area where I know I may have trouble, I carry the can, still in the original holster, in my right hand, with the safety protector strip disengaged and wrapped around the can, so I can pull the safety back and spray quickly if I need to. I do try to check where the wind is blowing from often each day, and to remain alert and aware of my surroundings. I need to attach a cord to the bottom of my canvas holster I made, and tie the cord around my thigh so that the can is quick to remove without reaching around with my other hand to hold the bottom of the canvas holster down when the can is removed.
I did practice pulling the safety back and replacing it, and had no problem with it. I am such a weenie, though, that it took me three days after receiving the product, and a conversation with the Counter Assault customer service department (they are VERY nice), before I got up the courage to practice removing the safety. I was afraid I would spray myself. There was no problem at all, though.
There is one more thing I might mention. I store my spray, when not carrying it, in a metal can with a top that fits tightly, inside a kitchen cabinet away from the stove. I am going to purchase a small cooler to put the metal can with the spray in it inside of, still keeping it in a closed kitchen cabinet. You can't store this stuff in a closed car where any heat at all can build up, 'cause it will explode. In the event of a house fire, you don't want to be incapacitated by exploding pepper spray if you are trying to escape, so it would be wise to rig up some way to keep this stuff cool if anything happens. I have not seen this discussed anywhere, but it is certainly something to consider. Enough said.
I am happy to find this product which helps me to have a little peace of mind for a reasonable price.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10 x 4.9 x 2.2 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.39 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.88 x 2.5 x 5.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.06 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Counter Assault |
| Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply Inc. |
| Part Number | S141 |
| Size | 10.2-Ounce |
