Mace or "tear gas" is a chemical compound. Most US Military people are exposed to it during boot camp in a vapor-filled room where they are instructed to remove their gas masks. Some special operations forces are repeatedly exposed so that they can learn to perform normal tasks under its effects. It has less of a burning effect but more of a respiratory and mucous effect.
Pepper Spray is concentrated oil and resin from peppers, just like the name says.
Its effects are claimed to be more intense and less easy to build up a tolerance to its effects, and has come to be more widely used for personal and policing purposes because of this. It is more of a liquid than a vapor, so it is less useful for weaponization.
Pepper spray is extremely painful, moreso than mace.
Mace is easy to weaponize and deploy on crowds or enemy troops from artillery shells, mortars, etc. It can form large, lingering clouds.
Pepper spray is too heavy and oily for that, but pepper spray "clings" to the human skin and membranes and is harder to rinse off.
Police have used combinations of both compounds on crowds in Seattle and at other protests. Potential hazards of doing this have been discussed but there isn't much medical research even though there have been deaths and law suits related to cardiac and respiratory failure after intense dosages have been delivered.
Mace and pepper spray are not the same. Mace is a branded product that contains tear gas, while pepper spray contains oleoresin capsicum derived from hot peppers. Pepper spray is more commonly used for self-defense due to its effectiveness and legality in many places.
Pepper spray is Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). Usually it is referred to as OC Spray, but generically may be called mace. It is merely concentrated pepper. Mace may include chemical compounds such as CS or CN, sometimes referred to as tear-gas, but not containing pepper.
Mace, also known as pepper spray, is legal for possession and use in Nebraska for self-defense purposes. It is important to note that there are restrictions on the size and potency of the spray, and it cannot be used for any unlawful purposes.
Yes, pepper spray is legal for civilian use in Philadelphia, but there are restrictions on the amount of pepper spray that can be carried and where it can be used. It is always advisable to check the specific laws and regulations regarding pepper spray in the city to ensure compliance.
Yes, pepper spray is legal for civilian use in Hawaii. However, there are restrictions on the size and strength of the pepper spray that can be carried. It is always advisable to check local laws and regulations before purchasing or carrying pepper spray in any location.
Pepper spray is generally not allowed in checked baggage on commercial flights. It is advised to check with the airline and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for specific regulations on carrying pepper spray. It may be allowed in checked baggage under certain conditions, such as proper labeling and packaging.
No, pepper spray is legal for civilian use in Florida. However, there are restrictions on who can possess it and where it can be carried, such as not being allowed in certain public places like schools or government buildings. It is advisable to check with local laws and regulations before using pepper spray in Florida.
You can buy mace or pepper spray on the internet or at a gun shop. If you live in NY, you can buy pepper spray from a licensed pharmacist.
So-called 'pepper spray" (Oleo-Capsaycin) is better.
Yes, any pepper spray brand would be a substitute. Mace is just a brand name of pepper spray. There are other brands to pick from.
There is no difference.
Mace, also known as pepper spray, is legal for possession and use in Nebraska for self-defense purposes. It is important to note that there are restrictions on the size and potency of the spray, and it cannot be used for any unlawful purposes.
It is legal for a citizen to carry Mace pepper spray in Pennsylvania.
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Yes. There are other brands other than Mace available, such as StreetWise pepper spray. You can purchase pepper spray from a local gun shop or pharmacist in NYC.
Mace pepper spray is available at many different places. Most sporting shops sell spray. Various Walmart stores also sell spray. Also auto repair shops sell mace pepper spray, as to protect oneself in the instance of carjacking.
I have seen pepper spray at Dicks sporting goods near the checkout lines
Mace pepper spray canisters have expiration dates. It is approximately good for 2 years.
Kenneth Rampersad he came to Florida from Trinidad with the idea and combined pepper spray into the form of mace