As you browse the Internet, you will find that various brands of defense sprays have different lengths of time for their shelf life (expiration dates). It can get confusing. Water-based units may have the potential for a longer life than solvent-based formulas because of the gaskets and solvents that are used, but in general, all [...]

It’s proven time and time again that attackers look for easy targets. They look for women with little self-esteem. They look for a woman who can’t say “No”. What messages are you sending with your non-verbal actions? Are you aware of your surroundings? Being assertive doesn’t come natural to all of us, but it is [...]

Scoville Units (SHU) are used to measure the “heat,” strength, or bite of pepper spray and also different types of hot peppers. If you’re a careful pepper spray consumer, or you enjoy eating lots of hot peppers, you might be wondering how Scoville Units were developed and what they mean. Here’s an intro to Scoville [...]

I recently saw that my sister in-law was wielding our Mace Pocket Pepper Spray on her keychain.  I asked her if she ever had to use it.  She said she bought for protection while attending college.  I then asked if she had ever sprayed her pepper spray, and she said no.  I was amazed to [...]

Safety Girl’s pepper foams, gels, and foggers are all powerful ways to ward off an attacker. Each with their own unique formula, the foams, gels, and foggers available at Safety Girl cause an intense burning sensation and temporary blindness for your attacker, allowing you time to flee a dangerous situation safely.
The Mace 10% Pepper Foam [...]

When it comes to personal defense, you have to ask yourself this question: will I choose to be safe or will I become a statistic? Today, many victims of assault could have prevented an attack by being prepared.  What if you were handed the car keys as soon as you turned sixteen without any education [...]

While pepper spray is a fairly new invention, the idea has been around for centuries as many ancient cultures used peppers or potent fumes to incapacitate their foes. The Chinese placed ground cayenne in rice paper and throw it into the faces of their enemies.  The Japanese also weaponized pepper in the 1700s in a [...]

With summer in full swing, you might be thinking about taking a fun girls-only vacation to a big city, beach, or resort area. Or, maybe you’re thinking about traveling solo and enjoying some peace and quiet on your own.
Regardless of your plans, traveling alone or in a women-only group has inherent dangers that traveling with [...]