Getting yourself threatened and having your life flash right before your eyes is enough to traumatize you for weeks and months and if not for years ahead. Whatever we can carry to stop that threat from taking our lives, like pepper spray, is 150 percent Worth It.
I bike and travel all over. I never leave home without my Saber Red and Glock 9mm. (I’ve carried concealed since ‘95.) And yeah, I, like this man, have gone through OC spray training (burns like fire!). I’d rather be Tased! (Barfed after that one.)
A tip: I don’t chamber a round in my firearm unless I hike in remote areas. Because three times I have had had my life threatened and all I had to do to stop that was chamber a round. People-and pit bulls-know what that sound means and they run away.
I'm a veteran of 2 different branches of the military. Both the Air Force and the Army. I took many years of martial arts.. I'm a truck driver.. Consider using a tool you can justify caring with you because of your career.. When i'm working I always carry a tire thumper.. A police officer would call it at night stick.
This Sabre Red Pepper Spray contains 10% Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) as mentioned, and 1.33% Major Capsaicinoids, a more accurate measurement of a pepper sprays potency and effectiveness.
we walk 5 large dogs daily and we carry bear spray specifically because it comes out as a fog…we’ve had problems with loose dogs and it is very effective at keeping them away…but we choose other oc for people
I'm being told in Ontario that I cannot carry or use such a spray on an attacker. I am being hurrassed by young adults, but cannot protect myself? Something is really wrong here.
I carry a firearm, but these options might be nearly as effective, a good alternative, or in many cases, maybe even more effective. I bought a large can of the Bear Spray to keep handy, and I want to get some smaller, more portable options for loved ones.
👍👍👍 I'm so glad I found this channel this morning. Good advise forgets of people. My wife always has her can of pepper with her, and I carry it on occasion. There's lots of places where you just can't carry a gun or knife, and do you really want to go that route if you don't have to?? Making holes in one side of someone and out the other is going to be a legal mess anyway you do it. Why not try non lethal means first? Pepper spray is a great tool for everyday carry, and will solve most problems. Back it up with a sturdy metal pen, or a box cutter and you're good to go. I will admit to being an inner city kid with teenage gang activity in my youth, and was on the opposite side of the law from you. many times growing up. I've been Maced, (1960's) and cut in a knife fight that took place when I used a knife to defend myself. I'll take being sprayed with pepper spray anyway, it saves the stitches and police questioning. I only thank God I had an Uncle, that when my single working class mother couldn't handle me, come up and put a boot in my butt and bounce me off a few walls, and give me a choice of Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force. I took army and got new mentors like Sargent First Class Mouton who did a great job of straitening me out. Back then they had something called Parilizer brand CS tear gas. It worked great as well, and was a lot easier. The modern pepper spray is a step up I understand. When I retired, the wife and I took a month long trip around the country. We hit Yellowstone in early May and parts of it was not plowed out yet. We learned that we had just missed a bear attack a few days earlier. A tourist couple from New Jersey were walking on a trail not far from their lodge, when they were attacked by a grizzly bear. The man jumped infront of his wife and the bear grabbed him, The wife, a good Newark urban dweller grabbed the pepper spray out of her jacket pocket, sprayed the bear right in the face, the bear let go of the husband and ran off bellowing his rage to the world. Husband had light injuries and some stitches, but was released from the hospital the next day. Saved by a little can of pepper spray they were used to carrying back home in Newark New Jersey. A .357 would not have worked as good in that case.
What a great assessment, thanks so much! I've often wondered about this, especially when I was purchasing the same Sabre product you carry. I opted for the Sabre for the same reasons. I'm over 65 and more worried about the animals that walk upright! I also keep a larger can in the car, along with a reputable 26" telescoping baton (e.g. ASP). I do live in a "shall issue" CCW state; but, I'd rather use non-lethal methods and not have to pay for an attorney. And all of us should avoid the stop-and-rob 24/7 convenient store at 2am!
Na if you’re in danger a hammer is legal… lol my wife has had a violent scary homeless man run up into her office demanding coffee or snacks … police recommended wasp spray for what ever reason
@@rickace132 I am a long time local truck driver and decided to try out running the east coast in 1998. I carried a butane mini torch and a can of hairspray for those three months. If I ever sprayed someone with it, I would just tell them that I noticed a nest under the cab the day before so I brought the spray to get them. That's why I just happened to have it with me.
Good to know. Even though the bear repellent is only 2% I am wondering if the volume of it may make up for the weaker content. I saw a video where a druggie was robbing a pharmacy and someone used bear spray (why they had that there and then I never found out) on the subject and he fled in pain fast. Just the same, I'd stick with the Sabre red (or preferred brand) as it is intended dealing with people. I carry a sidearm and pepper spray for in town. I'd prefer the pepper spray but have a firearm in case the situation called for that. As for the middle of nowhere (especially in black bear country where I go), I do have bear repellant but also a Redhawk .44 mag. Same situation as town, but bigger tools for more powerful creatures, and a .44 mag works just as well on bipeds, though not the primary reason I bought it. Anyway, that's what I do and good video.
I am pretty sure FOX Mean Green is stronger than Sabre Red. However, you should upgrade. I carry FOX 1.4 (strongest pepper spray by Fox Labs). It could be the strongest pepper spray on the market.
When shopping for Sabre bear spray and the smaller pepper spray for use on people Sabre claims that the bear spray is 2.0% , while the spray for people is 1.3%. The spray that my sheriffs department issues me is listed at 1.3 % not sure where i can get that 10% stuff.
I didn't know you had to be certified. Anyone can just buy it. I bought OC spray after a half hour fight with a German shepard. I had encounters on the street with a guy trying to push me and my bicycle, in front of a car. Luckily I stopped just in time so I could have punched him. Less then a week later I saw a picture, in the paper of him and another guy being arrested for an atempted home invasion robbery, where 4 guys pistol whipped a woman, in her home.
My department makes me qualify at our range and I no longer live in that state.Additionally, they only open up qualifying to retired officers on one day per year.
Pepper spray does weaken with age, but it's the pressurized cylinders that usually fail before the pepper strength is ineffective, thus the 2 to 5 year shelf life on most pepper sprays.
Neither are effective against a determined attacker. I know from experience. I grow,harvest and process lots of very hot peppers and they just make me sneeze or irritate my eyes I would chose a large caliber marker/launcher /paintball gun like a Byrna gun or other brand that also gives much better range instead.
@@TRAVELINGCIVILIAN I have personally used both against unprovoked attackers as a Senior and have been beaten and robbed several times afterwards (Not good for a mid 60's heart patient). They didn't stop the attack at all but they probably suffered a bit from the spray. I was almost killed and in the hospital from one attack in 2019 by a homeless 29 year old schizophrenic lunatic on a walk to pay my property taxes at a nearby County Office unarmed. I got attacked by him on the property of a U.S. Post Office and there were several witnesses so the assailant was apprehended. I had several internal injuries but the lesson that I greatly learned is that my life is more important than any stupid law and to always be armed with an effective weapon legal or not. My motto is No right of Life then no law of any tyranny is respected. They can throw me in jail for protecting my life but afterwards I will retaliate against that tyranny many multiple times over until that tyranny is happily and justly overthrown.
Naturally, when the govt gets involved with anything they phuck it up totally. So the bear spray which should be strong enough to knock the bark off a pine tree is watered down to where its no better than warm beer in the face. But the little Saber sprayer, that's nice and hot. You should use your thumb to spray it because that gives you better retention if they start slapping at it and it's more of a direct aim technique.
Thanks for the information Sir.
Always welcome
Getting yourself threatened and having your life flash right before your eyes is enough to traumatize you for weeks and months and if not for years ahead. Whatever we can carry to stop that threat from taking our lives, like pepper spray, is 150 percent Worth It.
@@robertmurphy4573 agreed 👍
I bike and travel all over. I never leave home without my Saber Red and Glock 9mm. (I’ve carried concealed since ‘95.)
And yeah, I, like this man, have gone through OC spray training (burns like fire!). I’d rather be Tased! (Barfed after that one.)
A tip: I don’t chamber a round in my firearm unless I hike in remote areas. Because three times I have had had my life threatened and all I had to do to stop that was chamber a round. People-and pit bulls-know what that sound means and they run away.
I have used Frontier bear spray to stop two doberman's from attacking me while I was riding my 21 speed road bike.
@@chaplainsoffice6907 Yikes there!
Sabre Pepper Gel Is What I Got And It Works VERY GOOD
Love all there products
I just bought one too. A small one.
Me too ✌️
Always used gel…back spray is not cool…I’m trying to hurt the attacker not myself
I'm a veteran of 2 different branches of the military. Both the Air Force and the Army. I took many years of martial arts.. I'm a truck driver.. Consider using a tool you can justify caring with you because of your career.. When i'm working I always carry a tire thumper.. A police officer would call it at night stick.
Great advice
This Sabre Red Pepper Spray contains 10% Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) as mentioned, and 1.33% Major Capsaicinoids, a more accurate measurement of a pepper sprays potency and effectiveness.
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we walk 5 large dogs daily and we carry bear spray specifically because it comes out as a fog…we’ve had problems with loose dogs and it is very effective at keeping them away…but we choose other oc for people
That makes sense.
I'm being told in Ontario that I cannot carry or use such a spray on an attacker. I am being hurrassed by young adults, but cannot protect myself? Something is really wrong here.
I have a friend in Canada, and he says he keeps wasp spray for self-defense.
@TRAVELINGCIVILIAN is considered effective and legal?
This was useful information, thanks for posting it!
Glad you found it helpful.
I carry a firearm, but these options might be nearly as effective, a good alternative, or in many cases, maybe even more effective. I bought a large can of the Bear Spray to keep handy, and I want to get some smaller, more portable options for loved ones.
A firearm is not always the best choice esp. in crowds. Having all 3 available is the best option. Thanks for watching.
Frankly, it’s best to JUST EMPTY THE CANNISTER! Forget about “1 second bursts”!
I like to have a little left for a "Just in Case" situation!
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I'm so glad I found this channel this morning. Good advise forgets of people. My wife always has her can of pepper with her, and I carry it on occasion. There's lots of places where you just can't carry a gun or knife, and do you really want to go that route if you don't have to?? Making holes in one side of someone and out the other is going to be a legal mess anyway you do it. Why not try non lethal means first? Pepper spray is a great tool for everyday carry, and will solve most problems. Back it up with a sturdy metal pen, or a box cutter and you're good to go.
I will admit to being an inner city kid with teenage gang activity in my youth, and was on the opposite side of the law from you. many times growing up. I've been Maced, (1960's) and cut in a knife fight that took place when I used a knife to defend myself. I'll take being sprayed with pepper spray anyway, it saves the stitches and police questioning. I only thank God I had an Uncle, that when my single working class mother couldn't handle me, come up and put a boot in my butt and bounce me off a few walls, and give me a choice of Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force. I took army and got new mentors like Sargent First Class Mouton who did a great job of straitening me out. Back then they had something called Parilizer brand CS tear gas. It worked great as well, and was a lot easier. The modern pepper spray is a step up I understand.
When I retired, the wife and I took a month long trip around the country. We hit Yellowstone in early May and parts of it was not plowed out yet. We learned that we had just missed a bear attack a few days earlier. A tourist couple from New Jersey were walking on a trail not far from their lodge, when they were attacked by a grizzly bear. The man jumped infront of his wife and the bear grabbed him, The wife, a good Newark urban dweller grabbed the pepper spray out of her jacket pocket, sprayed the bear right in the face, the bear let go of the husband and ran off bellowing his rage to the world. Husband had light injuries and some stitches, but was released from the hospital the next day. Saved by a little can of pepper spray they were used to carrying back home in Newark New Jersey. A .357 would not have worked as good in that case.
I am glad you found the channel. Hope you like my other videos too. Glad you missed the bear attack!
Thank you for posting this very interesting and informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it. New video coming out this week.
I carry a Yukon Magnum Bear Mace 325g, for home defense, 🏡 it's more effective then pepper sprays
I will check it out. Thanks
it's more effective THAN pepper sprays
What a great assessment, thanks so much! I've often wondered about this, especially when I was purchasing the same Sabre product you carry. I opted for the Sabre for the same reasons. I'm over 65 and more worried about the animals that walk upright! I also keep a larger can in the car, along with a reputable 26" telescoping baton (e.g. ASP). I do live in a "shall issue" CCW state; but, I'd rather use non-lethal methods and not have to pay for an attorney. And all of us should avoid the stop-and-rob 24/7 convenient store at 2am!
So true .... stay away from locations of danger.
I carry wasp/hornet spray in my truck. It reaches 25ft and blinds you
That is a great idea!
Isn't it illegal to poison someone? Carry pepper spray, just in case.
Na if you’re in danger a hammer is legal… lol my wife has had a violent scary homeless man run up into her office demanding coffee or snacks … police recommended wasp spray for what ever reason
@@rickace132 I am a long time local truck driver and decided to try out running the east coast in 1998. I carried a butane mini torch and a can of hairspray for those three months. If I ever sprayed someone with it, I would just tell them that I noticed a nest under the cab the day before so I brought the spray to get them. That's why I just happened to have it with me.
Is it temperary blindness?
Good to know. Even though the bear repellent is only 2% I am wondering if the volume of it may make up for the weaker content. I saw a video where a druggie was robbing a pharmacy and someone used bear spray (why they had that there and then I never found out) on the subject and he fled in pain fast. Just the same, I'd stick with the Sabre red (or preferred brand) as it is intended dealing with people. I carry a sidearm and pepper spray for in town. I'd prefer the pepper spray but have a firearm in case the situation called for that. As for the middle of nowhere (especially in black bear country where I go), I do have bear repellant but also a Redhawk .44 mag. Same situation as town, but bigger tools for more powerful creatures, and a .44 mag works just as well on bipeds, though not the primary reason I bought it. Anyway, that's what I do and good video.
I have been sprayed with both and they both seem to work good enough.
I Carry sabre 3 in 1 defense spray
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summary
we should get a pepper spray with more weight :)
Good summary
Fox labs mean green is what I carry
I will have to check on them.
I am pretty sure FOX Mean Green is stronger than Sabre Red. However, you should upgrade. I carry FOX 1.4 (strongest pepper spray by Fox Labs). It could be the strongest pepper spray on the market.
2:49 that pearl of wisdom
thanks
What about the tiny can of dog spray that a Postal Carrier might have on their bag?
Where does that product fall in the spectrum??
Thanks!
Usually the dog spray has the lowest level of OC.
When shopping for Sabre bear spray and the smaller pepper spray for use on people Sabre claims that the bear spray is 2.0% , while the spray for people is 1.3%. The spray that my sheriffs department issues me is listed at 1.3 % not sure where i can get that 10% stuff.
Have you tried an army navy store.
WASP SPRAY WORKS VERY WELL, CARRY ONE IN VECH
AND 2 NEAR THE FRONT DOOR NO PROB WITH LAW..
That is a good idea.
@TRAVELINGCIVILIAN, et al. - Do these sprays expire? Efficacy of potency decrease over time?
They do expire ... mine have a self life of 4 yrs.
Can you buy and keep the police strength 180,000 heat unit, in the home only?
I don't think so ... however I have seen expired police oc at a few Army Navy Stores ... you might check ones in your area
@@TRAVELINGCIVILIANregular spray is very effective why the police strenghth as if thier safety is more important
And keep in mind that in many states it's illegal to use bear spray on a human
I understand that ... but in a self-defense situation I feel good about taking my chances.
I didn't know you had to be certified. Anyone can just buy it.
I bought OC spray after a half hour fight with a German shepard.
I had encounters on the street with a guy trying to push me and my bicycle, in front of a car.
Luckily I stopped just in time so I could have punched him.
Less then a week later I saw a picture, in the paper of him and another guy being arrested for an atempted home invasion robbery, where 4 guys pistol whipped a woman, in her home.
This world has gotten crazy.
Why not carry under LEOSA like I do. In addition to the spray.
My department makes me qualify at our range and I no longer live in that state.Additionally, they only open up qualifying to retired officers on one day per year.
Does the pepper spray get old and weakened?
Pepper spray does weaken with age, but it's the pressurized cylinders that usually fail before the pepper strength is ineffective, thus the 2 to 5 year shelf life on most pepper sprays.
Yes, they all have expiration dates
Neither are effective against a determined attacker. I know from experience. I grow,harvest and process lots of very hot peppers and they just make me sneeze or irritate my eyes I would chose a large caliber marker/launcher /paintball gun like a Byrna gun or other brand that also gives much better range instead.
Those are effective, just harder to conceal than a small pepper spray
@@TRAVELINGCIVILIAN I have personally used both against unprovoked attackers as a Senior and have been beaten and robbed several times afterwards (Not good for a mid 60's heart patient). They didn't stop the attack at all but they probably suffered a bit from the spray. I was almost killed and in the hospital from one attack in 2019 by a homeless 29 year old schizophrenic lunatic on a walk to pay my property taxes at a nearby County Office unarmed. I got attacked by him on the property of a U.S. Post Office and there were several witnesses so the assailant was apprehended. I had several internal injuries but the lesson that I greatly learned is that my life is more important than any stupid law and to always be armed with an effective weapon legal or not. My motto is No right of Life then no law of any tyranny is respected. They can throw me in jail for protecting my life but afterwards I will retaliate against that tyranny many multiple times over until that tyranny is happily and justly overthrown.
Retired tyrant huh😂
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching.
😂😂 you know it
Naturally, when the govt gets involved with anything they phuck it up totally. So the bear spray which should be strong enough to knock the bark off a pine tree is watered down to where its no better than warm beer in the face.
But the little Saber sprayer, that's nice and hot. You should use your thumb to spray it because that gives you better retention if they start slapping at it and it's more of a direct aim technique.
Great comment ... yes use the thumb method!
I thought bear spray in most states is against the law to use on humans...however if it's a matter of life or death I would take my chances in court..
Exactly
I just bought a can of Bear Spray for myself to keep handy. That's also my opinion.
@nathanielerskine1875 I keep one in the Jeep and one in the motorhome ... you can never be to careful!
You don’t need to get certified and you just buy it and use it
I had to be certified as a police officer .... but you are correct ... not needed as a civilian.
Exactly 💯