Can pepper sprays kill somebody?”>Can pepper sprays kill somebody?
Not really. Like previously mentioned, pepper sprays are not lethal weapons. They even help in reducing injuries to both would-be victims and attackers. However, some data suggests that in relatively rare occasions, attackers with asthma or under the influence of drugs might die when the active ingredient is applied. But many more criminals have died as the result of being attacked by the defender with traditional (bullets) guns, pencils and knives, regardless the presence or absence of medical problems. Would you doubt using a non-lethal pepper spray against someone threatening to kill your daughter, just because he might have an extremely rare chance of dying? Your security must always be your first concern anyways, because the one who may die or be seriously injured is YOU (or your loved one), NOT the attacker. To reduce the already minimum chances of the assailants death, do not continue to spray an already incapacitated assailant. Remember that you must not become an attacker your
