In this extensive comparison, we’ll bring into focus the working mechanisms, advantages, and limitations of each, helping you to make an informed choice when it comes to your safety.
Category Archives: Safety Tips
Guide to Less-Lethal Irritants
What are all these irritants, and which one is best? In this guide to less-lethal irritants we’ll cover the differences when it comes to self-defense, and explain what heat ratings really mean.
Road Safety
Most have a spare tire and a first aid kit for road safety, but many forget the most important component: themselves and their passengers.
HERO® Home Defense
Home defense is more important than ever. The FBI reports 1.5 million burglaries occurred in 2022, that’s one every 22.6 seconds. Over a quarter happened while someone was home! Are you prepared?
Bear Spray vs Pepper Spray
Learn why bear spray isn’t a good fit for self defense, and why pepper spray won’t protect you from bears.
First Aid: Pepper Spray & PAVA
If you find yourself at the receiving end of a chemical irritant like pepper spray or PAVA (the active ingredient in our products), don’t panic. While painful, symptoms begin to subside after an hour and can be treated with common household items
