UDAP Pepper Power Jogger Fogger Hot OC Compact Self Defense Pepper Spray with Holster for Women, Men, and Runners, Powerful Blast Pattern

This may have saved my life last night. It certainly saved me from serious injury. While on a walk last night a large Bull Mastiff or Cane Corso type dog charged me from across the road. There was a fence but the gate was open and he ran right past it at full speed. One of the owners was outside shouting commands at him but he paid no attention whatsoever. It all happened so fast that I don’t even remember pulling the pepper spray off my pocket where it was clipped. But I do remember spraying him when he was within 5-6 feet of me. The big cloud of pepper spray turned him on a dime. He was close enough that I still remember the look on his face. For all those who advocate gels or stream, I am telling you fresh from this event—if you face a quick sudden charge from a large dog, the probability of you getting a direct shot to the eyes is low. It happens so fast and there is so much adrenaline pumping that you don’t even have time to process or think. I might go out with a gel on a hopelessly windy day, but in general I don’t trust myself to have the composure to use it effectively. Some day I might find myself in a situation where I eat a little blow back. But I can tell you right now, in this situation, getting some blow back is far better than panicking and missing. Remember, YOU MAY ONLY GET ONE SHOT. Always consider this. Are you really sure you can calmly stand there and hit your target? The fog spray offered me a margin of error in a moment when I could scarcely think. If you are not a professional, this is probably the pepper spray to carry. I am so glad it’s what I had. I’m not sure I could have managed anything else.

Saved the night and 3 lives. Went outside with my dogs and heard arguing at the corner. Went to the driveway and saw a man attacking an elderly woman and her dog. I had the can in my pocket and ran to her. She had run to her apartment and he was right behind her swinging. I got between them and told him to back off. He charged so I spayed. He spun around and screamed. He brought his arms up and came at me again and I sprayed again. He ran passed me dragging the fog with him so I was a victim of my own spray. He ran down the street and began screaming more. I made my way around the corner to get home and wash my face and he charged a third time. This time I emptied the can on his face and head. He retreated to his home where he barricaded himself inside. Police arrived and he had to be talked down and seen by medics. It's been 4 hours and I've taken 2 showers and covered myself in aloe but I can still feel the residual effects of the spray on my hand and arm. It's super easy to use. The size was enough for several seconds of spray. It's really effective even on wild attackers. The can is durable and comfortable in the hand. The design is good but I'd make the clip removable for pocket carry in basketball shorts.

(2oz Jogger fogger) Sprays out to 15' for a 3 second spray, with a pattern about 6-8 wide. But if the wind turns back toward you.. be prepared for hot skin for a couple of days.Will review further if I need to use it on dogs or people.EDIT: "15' = 3 second spray". What I meant was: It took 3 seconds to spray out to 15 feet.This was from my testing in the back yard. There is more than 3 seconds of spray in the canister, about 9 seconds I would say. Enough for at least 2-4 effective shots. Also, we had a breeze of 10-15 mph coming from the side when testing and i believe that is why I required at least 3 seconds, instead of 2 to get it out that far.Unfortunately for us (I was having my spouse test it also) the wind swirled around. Even though most of it did go out front, a little bit came back. Although it was a light spray that came back, it was enough to sting the eyes and feel a burn on the skin for a couple of days after.I have upped my recommendation from 4 stars to 5 Stars. Not only on the effectiveness, but also the range. When i found out most of the larger, high pressure (7oz, 8oz, 9oz) "bear sprays" claim to only go out to 15'-20'. that's not much more, if any, than this product!*Note: I would NOT recommend this as a "Bear Spray" but would use one that will verifiably work out to 30 or 40 feet instead!Also, I've used some other *cheap* ($3-$5) sprays. Several of which were just a tiny stream that went barely 3-4 feet. Kind of like holding up your male chihuahua and having him "go". Except, he didn't really need to "go" all that badly. Yeah, ALL of those sprays are (were) pretty useless unless the attacker (person, animal, etc) is right on me AND I am able to *squirt* the stream accurately into the attacker's eyes. Nope, uh uh, ain't gonna happen.THIS product, OTOH, is an AREA deterrent. I'm talking 2 or 3 pack animals or people approaching together 10-15 feet away.. they're going to get hit. It's going to burn and.. if they inhale it, they're going to choke for a few moments - or more. Giving you a few moments head start to get running way. Or... while they're temporarily incapacitated, kick them in the groin and/or punch them in the solar plexus or the throat and THEN run away. Maybe give them an extra shot or two in the face before leaving for good measure.So I bought some different kinds, and tried them. This was the best I found. Now on my walks, I no longer carry a cane, or a baseball bat, etc. Instead, I carry one of these in each hand. With the 6' dog leashes slipped over one hand I am still able to hold a canister in that hand, ready to be of use, and another in the other hand - instantly ready for use.Honestly, I really wish I'd had these way back when surrounded by two German Shepherds. With a baseball bat or cane or other melee weapon, they would still have come within 3-4 feet of me for me to beat them off. Even with a gun, I could only shoot one at a time. And.. while focusing on one that still would leave the other open or free to attack from the other direction.Not any more. With two of these I could have easily sprayed them both, at the same time, out to 10 feet or more (maybe even gotten the owner a bit if I was lucky).No dogs killed. No dogs maimed or permanently injured. Just unhappy, and temporarily incapacitated while I walk away.And I'm pretty happy about that. No police involvement, my walk is only momentarily interrupted, and a pretty good lesson for the dog owners.So, for neighborhood encounters, I definitely recommend this specific *fogger* spray.One last note on the 'carrier'.It's not meant to be worn on a belt, but instead to be held in the hand. It's a fabric, non-slip sleeve that fits tightly around the canister slipped into it. And the strap is just a thick elastic band on the outside (see their picture). However, after two years of constant use, neither has worn out nor lost it's elasticity. I'm just as impressed with that as with the canister part of the product. Although 'fits tightly' the canister can be turned around so it's perfect for either hand to use. And still 'fits tightly".The "canister" part may be slightly large for smaller hands, yet still easily held. There is a protective cover on top so you don't accidentally press the 'trigger'. However, it is extremely easy and intuitive to push it up and out of the way. Really well made and well thought out.

love it

Seems to have good pressure I think it would do the job

Awesome

This will be a "weak" review, as I have not tested / used this on any living mammal. With any luck, I will NEVER need to use it! Unless I decide to try it on myself (which is recommended by trainers)!This was purchased as a first response / non-lethal solution to a potential serious threat.Product was shipped and received lightning fast. Appears to be top quality. Safety cap works well, has reasonably strong spring to deter accidental triggering.I wish the hand grip / holster had a top flap, as extra 'insurance' to protect from accidentally depressing trigger (when worn on belt). Hence the 4 stars, instead of 5. I would have paid a little more $$$ for a better holster.