Applying tear gas with proper skillcan strike a pretty serious opponent. Many modern ladies, fearing for their integrity, prefer to carry such a device in their purse. What should you know about these spray cans?
Tear gas (irritant), despite itsseeming harmless, refers to real chemical weapons. Under this name are combined a variety of substances that irritate the mucous membranes of victims and make it difficult to breath due to penetration into the lungs. Their action appears almost immediately - within a few seconds, and lasts for 10-15 minutes after contact. Long-term exposure may damage the lungs and even death.
The use of this type of weapon began duringWorld War I, but it is popular, and is widely used today. In particular, during the suppression of unrest by law enforcement agencies, this is one of the least traumatic methods of influencing people along with water cannons. In addition, self-defense cans are extremely popular as personal protective equipment among women. In them, tear gas or any other irritating substance is contained in the form of an aerosol, which can be quickly applied against one or several ill-wishers at once. For the same purposes, force structures use more powerful means: special grenades, checkers and cartridges.
The most popular now remainChlorobenzalmalondinitrile, or CS ("Lilac"), as well as chloroacetophenone. The latter, which is also widely known under the name "Bird-cherry", is a gas synthesized as early as the 19th century, it has a relatively high toxicity and is gradually being replaced by safer analogues.
Among the more advanced types includedibenzoxazepine or algogen, and also oleoresin capsicum - extract from hot pepper. However, at high concentrations, any of these substances can lead to death.
In Russia, currently allowed forthe use of 5 types of irritants, which can be used both individually and in a mixture (any two). These are the oleoresin capsicum (OS), dibenzoxazepine (CR), “Lilac” (CS), “Bird-cherry”, and also pelargonic acid morpholide (IPC). An interesting fact: the latter substance is a pheromone for one of the types of mosquitoes.
For civilian use, tear gas is available atspecial spray cans. This tool is very popular among women as a means of self-defense, because it does not require special skills and physical strength, while it has sufficient effectiveness for opponents of any physique and degree of training.
Another important advantage is that theycompletely legal - for their use there is no need to obtain special permits. In addition, their use can hardly be regarded as exceeding the permissible limits of self-defense, which is quite important, because, defending against illegal actions, few people want to commit a manslaughter, for which you can get a real prison sentence. Also, the cans are cheap and compact enough so that any woman can carry them in her purse.
However, there are some disadvantages of this method:in particular, it does not possess selectivity, striking everyone in the danger zone. With insufficient experience may suffer and those who use tear gas.
The action of the stimulus, depending on the specific substance, may have some differences, which, however, are not fundamental. But it is worth talking about this in a bit more detail.
The mechanism of action of lacrimators is based onirritation of sensory endings of the trigeminal and facial nerve after contact with the mucous membrane. This causes acute pain, profuse tearing, the appearance of discharge from the nose, blepharospasm (involuntary squeezing of eyes). In short, the body protects the eyes from further exposure. Other effects include coughing, sneezing, itching, difficulty breathing, and sometimes nausea. In severe cases, it also leads to a malfunction of the lungs and their edema.
Gas tear, as it has already become clear, it is nota toy. But in some situations, this tool is absolutely necessary. And if it is still sometimes possible to agree with people, then, for example, a pack of stray dogs is unlikely to appreciate the diplomatic talents of passersby.
Gas cartridges for self defense cost only300-500 rubles (depending on the volume and content). And this is not such a high price for having a real opportunity to stand up for yourself, in which case.
Gas cartridges for self-defense sometimes give a woman a false sense of security only because of her presence. However, you need to know how and when to apply them.
First, in a dangerous situation the weapon must beready, otherwise there is no use for it. Wrapping in a dark alley, going into the courtyard, in general, getting into an environment in which something bad can happen, you need to hold the spray in your hands, because the detractor will hardly wait patiently for the potential victim to take it out of her purse.
Secondly, it is necessary to take into account the direction of the wind.This may seem like a trifle, but when the wind blows in the face of someone who is set to use tear gas or any other caustic substance from a can, you should still refrain from doing so. Gas, pepper and any other sprayed content will immediately fly into the defender for the joy of his ill-wisher.
Finally, you need to monitor the shelf life andresidues. It is hardly possible to imagine something more tragic than the impossibility to defend oneself exactly when it is very necessary. When it comes to security, do not neglect the routine checks.
At low concentrations applied outsidefighting, quite effective is a gas mask. Since the action of lacrimators is primarily based on the human need for breathing, it is almost impossible to defend against them in some other way. The only effective way to stop exposure is to get out of the affected area. After that, usually no special treatment is required, the unpleasant symptoms quickly pass by themselves. If necessary, you can also wash your eyes and open skin with plenty of clean water, sometimes baby shampoo also helps. Rest and warm drinks are also recommended to restore breathing. It usually takes from a few minutes to a couple of days to recover. But if the unpleasant consequences still do not pass, you should consult with the doctor.
