Ballistic direct stream pepper spray 100ml/60ml Dischargers in a tightly projected stream has a range up to 5m Approximately 30 seconds continuous discharge or up to 25 short bursts Avoid discharging into a head-wind direct spray at attackers face Pepper spray (Also known as mace) is an item containing a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and temporary blindness used in policing, riot control, crowd control, against protesters and personal self defense, Its inflammatory effects cause the eyes to close, taking away vision. This temporary blindness allows officers to restrain subjects and permits people using pepper spray for self-defense an opportunity to escape more easily. The effects of pepper spray are far more severe, including temporary blindness of the culprit which lasts from 15–30 minutes long, a burning sensation of the skin which lasts from 45 to 60 minutes long, upper body spasms which force a person to bend forward and uncontrollable coughing making it difficult to breathe or speak for between 3 and 15 minutes.