Although the rate of sexual assault in the United States has fallen somewhat in recent years, the statistics are staggering. In 2007, there were more than 248,300 sexual assaults in the United States. That’s one assault every two minutes for an entire year. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network predicts that one out of [...]

Pepper spray is a self-defense tool that is common around the world. Pepper spray is made with oleoresin capsicum (OC), a natural oil that is common to many varieties of hot peppers. Capsaicin is an odorless, flavorless, and colorless chemical compound that is found in hot peppers that is responsible for their spiciness. Although it [...]