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		<title><![CDATA[The Pepper Gun: Latest News]]></title>
		<link>https://thepeppergun.com</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The latest news from The Pepper Gun.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Law Enforcement Trusts the JPX Pepper Gun]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/why-law-enforcement-trusts-the-jpx-pepper-gun-39052f/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h1>Why Law Enforcement Trusts the JPX Pepper Gun</h1><p>
	For law enforcement agencies around the world, safety is paramount, both for the officers and the individuals they interact with. The <strong>JPX Pepper Gun</strong> has emerged as an indispensable part of many departments' less-lethal defense strategy. But why does law enforcement trust this non-lethal tool? Let's explore.</p><h2>Unique Propulsion System</h2><p>
	The JPX Pepper Gun uses a patented propulsion system to launch a high-grade Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper resin solution with incredible accuracy. Unlike traditional aerosol-based pepper sprays, the JPX Pepper Gun’s propulsion is not influenced by wind, offering increased reliability and minimizing the risk of blowback.</p><h2>Extended Range</h2><p>
	Traditional non-lethal tools, such as batons or aerosol sprays, require close proximity to a threat, potentially putting officers in harm's way. The JPX Pepper Gun boasts a maximum effective range of 23 feet, nearly double the distance of most pepper sprays, providing a critical buffer zone for officers.</p><h2>Immediate Impact</h2><p>
	The OC pepper resin solution incapacitates a target almost instantly by causing temporary blindness, coughing, and extreme discomfort, irrespective of their pain tolerance or the influence of substances. This rapid effect gives law enforcement the upper hand in controlling volatile situations swiftly and safely.</p><h2>Reliability</h2><p>
	The JPX Pepper Gun is not a pressurized system, meaning it doesn't lose pressure over time. It can be stored in a hot or cold vehicle without pressure issues, ensuring readiness in any scenario.</p><h2>JPX Pepper Gun in Action</h2><p>
	Law enforcement agencies worldwide have shared success stories using the JPX Pepper Gun. For instance, a sheriff's department in Texas successfully used it to subdue a violent suspect from a safe distance, protecting both the officer and the suspect from significant harm. <a href="TexasStoryURL">Read the full story here</a>. Another case in Switzerland involved a threatening individual who was quickly and safely incapacitated with the JPX Pepper Gun, averting potential escalation. <a href="SwitzerlandStoryURL">Read the full story here</a>.</p><p>
	In conclusion, the JPX Pepper Gun is a trusted tool in law enforcement's less-lethal arsenal, addressing the historical challenges of range, immediate impact, and reliability. Its effectiveness in real-world scenarios underscores its critical role in enhancing both officer and civilian safety.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Why Law Enforcement Trusts the JPX Pepper Gun</h1><p>
	For law enforcement agencies around the world, safety is paramount, both for the officers and the individuals they interact with. The <strong>JPX Pepper Gun</strong> has emerged as an indispensable part of many departments' less-lethal defense strategy. But why does law enforcement trust this non-lethal tool? Let's explore.</p><h2>Unique Propulsion System</h2><p>
	The JPX Pepper Gun uses a patented propulsion system to launch a high-grade Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper resin solution with incredible accuracy. Unlike traditional aerosol-based pepper sprays, the JPX Pepper Gun’s propulsion is not influenced by wind, offering increased reliability and minimizing the risk of blowback.</p><h2>Extended Range</h2><p>
	Traditional non-lethal tools, such as batons or aerosol sprays, require close proximity to a threat, potentially putting officers in harm's way. The JPX Pepper Gun boasts a maximum effective range of 23 feet, nearly double the distance of most pepper sprays, providing a critical buffer zone for officers.</p><h2>Immediate Impact</h2><p>
	The OC pepper resin solution incapacitates a target almost instantly by causing temporary blindness, coughing, and extreme discomfort, irrespective of their pain tolerance or the influence of substances. This rapid effect gives law enforcement the upper hand in controlling volatile situations swiftly and safely.</p><h2>Reliability</h2><p>
	The JPX Pepper Gun is not a pressurized system, meaning it doesn't lose pressure over time. It can be stored in a hot or cold vehicle without pressure issues, ensuring readiness in any scenario.</p><h2>JPX Pepper Gun in Action</h2><p>
	Law enforcement agencies worldwide have shared success stories using the JPX Pepper Gun. For instance, a sheriff's department in Texas successfully used it to subdue a violent suspect from a safe distance, protecting both the officer and the suspect from significant harm. <a href="TexasStoryURL">Read the full story here</a>. Another case in Switzerland involved a threatening individual who was quickly and safely incapacitated with the JPX Pepper Gun, averting potential escalation. <a href="SwitzerlandStoryURL">Read the full story here</a>.</p><p>
	In conclusion, the JPX Pepper Gun is a trusted tool in law enforcement's less-lethal arsenal, addressing the historical challenges of range, immediate impact, and reliability. Its effectiveness in real-world scenarios underscores its critical role in enhancing both officer and civilian safety.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Historical Challenges and Modern Solutions in Non-Lethal Self-Defense: The JPX Pepper Gun Advantage]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/historical-challenges-and-modern-solutions-in-nonlethal-selfdefense-the-jpx-pepper-gun-advantage/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h1>Historical Challenges of Non-Lethal Self-Defense</h1><p>While the spectrum of non-lethal self-defense tools is broad, several shared issues have been consistent:</p><ul>
<li>Limited Range: Many traditional tools, like batons and stun guns, require close proximity to the threat, creating potential danger for the user.</li><li>Reliability: Aerosol-based pepper sprays can be influenced by wind or other environmental factors, leading to potential blowback or reduced effectiveness. Battery-operated tools also risk running out of charge at critical moments.</li><li>Delayed Effect: Certain non-lethal options rely on pain compliance, which may not be effective against all individuals, especially those under the influence of certain substances.</li></ul><h2>The JPX Pepper Gun: Overcoming Historical Challenges</h2><p>Designed with precision and functionality in mind, the JPX Pepper Gun addresses these historical challenges, offering several quantifiable advantages:</p><ul>
<li>Extended Range: The JPX Pepper Gun has a maximum effective range of 23 feet, nearly double that of most traditional pepper sprays and far exceeding the reach of stun guns or batons.</li><li>Immediate Impact: Its high-grade Oleoresin Capsicum pepper resin solution incapacitates targets almost instantly, regardless of their pain tolerance or substance influence.</li><li>Unparalleled Reliability: Operating with a patented propulsion system, the JPX Pepper Gun is not susceptible to wind interference or power failures, making it one of the most reliable non-lethal tools available.</li></ul><p>In summary, the JPX Pepper Gun addresses long-standing challenges in non-lethal self-defense, offering quantifiable advantages for civilians and law enforcement alike. By combining extended range, immediate impact, and unparalleled reliability, it stands as a testament to the progress of non-lethal defense technologies.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Historical Challenges of Non-Lethal Self-Defense</h1><p>While the spectrum of non-lethal self-defense tools is broad, several shared issues have been consistent:</p><ul>
<li>Limited Range: Many traditional tools, like batons and stun guns, require close proximity to the threat, creating potential danger for the user.</li><li>Reliability: Aerosol-based pepper sprays can be influenced by wind or other environmental factors, leading to potential blowback or reduced effectiveness. Battery-operated tools also risk running out of charge at critical moments.</li><li>Delayed Effect: Certain non-lethal options rely on pain compliance, which may not be effective against all individuals, especially those under the influence of certain substances.</li></ul><h2>The JPX Pepper Gun: Overcoming Historical Challenges</h2><p>Designed with precision and functionality in mind, the JPX Pepper Gun addresses these historical challenges, offering several quantifiable advantages:</p><ul>
<li>Extended Range: The JPX Pepper Gun has a maximum effective range of 23 feet, nearly double that of most traditional pepper sprays and far exceeding the reach of stun guns or batons.</li><li>Immediate Impact: Its high-grade Oleoresin Capsicum pepper resin solution incapacitates targets almost instantly, regardless of their pain tolerance or substance influence.</li><li>Unparalleled Reliability: Operating with a patented propulsion system, the JPX Pepper Gun is not susceptible to wind interference or power failures, making it one of the most reliable non-lethal tools available.</li></ul><p>In summary, the JPX Pepper Gun addresses long-standing challenges in non-lethal self-defense, offering quantifiable advantages for civilians and law enforcement alike. By combining extended range, immediate impact, and unparalleled reliability, it stands as a testament to the progress of non-lethal defense technologies.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[NEW JPX 2 GEN 2 PEPPER SPRAY GUN]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/new-jpx-2-gen-2-pepper-spray-gun/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 15:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Piexon has recently released a new version of their JPX 2 Pepper Spray Gun.&nbsp;&nbsp; The JPX 2 GEN 2 offers a full sized grip, new trigger system and uses slide on magazine system as the generation one.&nbsp; The price difference is minimal and the gun is gaining popularity fast.</p><p>The magazines offered our our standard Law Enforcement magazines that fire up to 23 feet in either black or orange.&nbsp;&nbsp; The gun comes in both black and orange depending on your choice.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Piexon has recently released a new version of their JPX 2 Pepper Spray Gun.&nbsp;&nbsp; The JPX 2 GEN 2 offers a full sized grip, new trigger system and uses slide on magazine system as the generation one.&nbsp; The price difference is minimal and the gun is gaining popularity fast.</p><p>The magazines offered our our standard Law Enforcement magazines that fire up to 23 feet in either black or orange.&nbsp;&nbsp; The gun comes in both black and orange depending on your choice.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[NEW PEPPER BALLS OFFERED BY DUKE DEFENSE]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/new-pepper-balls-offered-by-duke-defense/</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Duke Defense, a manufacturer of pepper balls that has supplied both Mission Defense and Byrna now has multiple offerings for self Defense.</p><p>Their primary OC rated balls have 5% PAVA which makes them one of the most potent on the market.&nbsp;&nbsp; They are .68 caliber, the universal size for most pepper ball and paintball guns.&nbsp; They utilize plastic shells that work best in harsh temps.&nbsp; They fit the Byrna pepper guns.</p><p>The&nbsp; Duke HAZARD balls are available on our site.&nbsp; and area available in 25 units, 125 units and 500 units.&nbsp;&nbsp; These are law enforcement grade pepper balls.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Duke Defense, a manufacturer of pepper balls that has supplied both Mission Defense and Byrna now has multiple offerings for self Defense.</p><p>Their primary OC rated balls have 5% PAVA which makes them one of the most potent on the market.&nbsp;&nbsp; They are .68 caliber, the universal size for most pepper ball and paintball guns.&nbsp; They utilize plastic shells that work best in harsh temps.&nbsp; They fit the Byrna pepper guns.</p><p>The&nbsp; Duke HAZARD balls are available on our site.&nbsp; and area available in 25 units, 125 units and 500 units.&nbsp;&nbsp; These are law enforcement grade pepper balls.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Piexon JPX 4 C2 PEPPER GUN]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/piexon-jpx-4-c2-pepper-gun/</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The JPX 4 C2 was designed around the original JPX 4 Compact adding a laser to the gun.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This has become one of our most desired products because of both the size and offering the laser.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">The JPX 4 C2 offerings reloadable individual cartridges that can be replaced once they have been fired.&nbsp;&nbsp; This works well for quick reloading and keeping the weapon fully loaded at all times.&nbsp; The laser switch was moved from the grip to the trigger guarding for quick access for the shooter.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">The gun is now offered in all black, black with orange barrel, orange with black barrel and all orange.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The JPX 4 C2 was designed around the original JPX 4 Compact adding a laser to the gun.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This has become one of our most desired products because of both the size and offering the laser.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">The JPX 4 C2 offerings reloadable individual cartridges that can be replaced once they have been fired.&nbsp;&nbsp; This works well for quick reloading and keeping the weapon fully loaded at all times.&nbsp; The laser switch was moved from the grip to the trigger guarding for quick access for the shooter.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">The gun is now offered in all black, black with orange barrel, orange with black barrel and all orange.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Preparing to Use Your JPX Pepper Gun]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/preparing-to-use-your-jpx-pepper-gun/</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 23:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Re-claim your personal safety</strong> with the easy-to-use JPX Pepper Gun, an effective and non-lethal self-defense tool used by law enforcement and citizens around the world.</p>
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<p>Although similar in design and functionality to a traditional firearm, the JPX Pepper Gun does not fire a projectile, but rather a targeted stream of OC gel, and is not classified as a firearm by the ATF, meaning, this powder-actuated pepper blaster can be carried in many locations where traditional firearms are prohibited.</p>
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<p>Although the JPX is not federally classified as a firearm, local laws may vary by region, and the fact remains that you, the buyer, still have the responsibility to ensure that you are following your state and local laws accordingly.</p>
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<p>Understanding the unique functionality of the JPX Pepper Gun is key to its effective use.</p>
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<p>Weighing in at nearly 12 pounds, the JPX features a hefty double-action trigger pull which doubles as a safety measure that helps prevent the negligent discharge of 400,000 Scoville Heat Units of OC pepper gel.</p>
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<p>Dry-firing an unloaded JPX Pepper Gun is the best approach to familiarize yourself with the JPX's unique trigger pull. Unlike standard firearms that require a gradual, gentle pull, the JPX requires a fast and intentional trigger pull. To gain proficiency, pull the JPX's trigger and note the moment the dual-firing-pin-equipped JPX disengages from the trigger action, producing an audible and tactile click.</p>
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<p>Once acclimated to the JPX's unique trigger timing, practice yours trigger pull regularly to establish a confident, fluid motion.</p>
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<p>As with any self-defense tools, regular training will ensure your JPX functions correctly in the event you need it.</p>
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<p>To fully experience the JPX's operation, consider purchasing a set of green training magazines that fire green dye instead of 400,000 SHUs of OC gel.</p>
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<p>Given that the JPX Pepper Gun could potentially save your life one day, it's essential to build the confidence necessary to use this product effectively.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Re-claim your personal safety</strong> with the easy-to-use JPX Pepper Gun, an effective and non-lethal self-defense tool used by law enforcement and citizens around the world.</p>
<br>
<p>Although similar in design and functionality to a traditional firearm, the JPX Pepper Gun does not fire a projectile, but rather a targeted stream of OC gel, and is not classified as a firearm by the ATF, meaning, this powder-actuated pepper blaster can be carried in many locations where traditional firearms are prohibited.</p>
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<p>Although the JPX is not federally classified as a firearm, local laws may vary by region, and the fact remains that you, the buyer, still have the responsibility to ensure that you are following your state and local laws accordingly.</p>
<br>
<p>Understanding the unique functionality of the JPX Pepper Gun is key to its effective use.</p>
<br>
<p>Weighing in at nearly 12 pounds, the JPX features a hefty double-action trigger pull which doubles as a safety measure that helps prevent the negligent discharge of 400,000 Scoville Heat Units of OC pepper gel.</p>
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<p>Dry-firing an unloaded JPX Pepper Gun is the best approach to familiarize yourself with the JPX's unique trigger pull. Unlike standard firearms that require a gradual, gentle pull, the JPX requires a fast and intentional trigger pull. To gain proficiency, pull the JPX's trigger and note the moment the dual-firing-pin-equipped JPX disengages from the trigger action, producing an audible and tactile click.</p>
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<p>Once acclimated to the JPX's unique trigger timing, practice yours trigger pull regularly to establish a confident, fluid motion.</p>
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<p>As with any self-defense tools, regular training will ensure your JPX functions correctly in the event you need it.</p>
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<p>To fully experience the JPX's operation, consider purchasing a set of green training magazines that fire green dye instead of 400,000 SHUs of OC gel.</p>
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<p>Given that the JPX Pepper Gun could potentially save your life one day, it's essential to build the confidence necessary to use this product effectively.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Quiet Reality of Gun Free Zones: Mitigating the Hidden Dangers of so-called "Safe Spaces"]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/the-quiet-reality-of-gun-free-zones-mitigating-the-hidden-dangers-of-socalled-safe-spaces/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In our increasingly cautious society, many public spaces have adopted a no-gun policy, potentially leaving individuals vulnerable to those who disregard such rules. Although gun-free zones might appeal to those with an optimistic view of human nature, practical wisdom reminds us that we need to be prepared, considering unfortunate events such as school and theater shootings, and international incidents like the tragedy in Paris, France. Places with high concentrations of people, like concerts, sports events, malls, and theaters, become appealing soft targets for individuals with harmful intentions.</p><p>Those who rely solely on law enforcement for protection might not consider that response times can vary greatly and can be further complicated if the assailant has planned to isolate their victims. Possessing a form of self-defense can provide a crucial advantage, as perpetrators typically do not expect resistance.</p><p>We must awaken to the reality that often, our safety and the safety of our loved ones depends on being prepared. Carrying a firearm may not always be feasible or lawful due to increasingly strict city regulations, making it essential to explore other self-defense options.</p><p>The JPX Pepper Gun offers an ideal non-lethal alternative for personal protection, wherever your travels take you. Not classified as a firearm by the ATF, it emits only liquid pepper spray, reducing the risk of unintended harm associated with firearms. As it is not legally defined as a "firearm", most establishments that prohibit guns should have no issue with this device. The JPX Pepper Gun enables you to respond quickly to threats without endangering bystanders. Don't leave your safety, or that of your loved ones, to chance.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our increasingly cautious society, many public spaces have adopted a no-gun policy, potentially leaving individuals vulnerable to those who disregard such rules. Although gun-free zones might appeal to those with an optimistic view of human nature, practical wisdom reminds us that we need to be prepared, considering unfortunate events such as school and theater shootings, and international incidents like the tragedy in Paris, France. Places with high concentrations of people, like concerts, sports events, malls, and theaters, become appealing soft targets for individuals with harmful intentions.</p><p>Those who rely solely on law enforcement for protection might not consider that response times can vary greatly and can be further complicated if the assailant has planned to isolate their victims. Possessing a form of self-defense can provide a crucial advantage, as perpetrators typically do not expect resistance.</p><p>We must awaken to the reality that often, our safety and the safety of our loved ones depends on being prepared. Carrying a firearm may not always be feasible or lawful due to increasingly strict city regulations, making it essential to explore other self-defense options.</p><p>The JPX Pepper Gun offers an ideal non-lethal alternative for personal protection, wherever your travels take you. Not classified as a firearm by the ATF, it emits only liquid pepper spray, reducing the risk of unintended harm associated with firearms. As it is not legally defined as a "firearm", most establishments that prohibit guns should have no issue with this device. The JPX Pepper Gun enables you to respond quickly to threats without endangering bystanders. Don't leave your safety, or that of your loved ones, to chance.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[JPX Pepper Gun VS SALT Pepper Gun]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/jpx-pepper-gun-vs-salt-pepper-gun/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>There are only a select number of Pepper Spray guns on the market and all have their specific uses.  We want to do a comparison between the SALT Pepper Ball gun (Tippmann TIPX) and the JPX 4 Pepper Spray Gun.  These are the two primary pepper based weapons that actually shoot the pepper versus spraying it.</p><p>The SALT gun is a CO2 based paintball gun that shoots pepper balls accurately to about 60 feet.  They advertise a 150 distance, but the lighter pepper balls aren't designed to go that distance with any accuracy.  The gun holds about 7 pepper balls in the magazine and must be loaded with a CO2 cartridge at the front of the gun before firing.  The CO2 cartridge is good for about 10 shots and then must be replaced.  If the CO2 cartridge has been punctured and you go to use the SALT gun, then the gun won't have enough pressure due to leakage to fire the pepper balls.  It's best to keep a new cartridge in the gun at all times.</p><p>Pepper balls are good for crowd control and typically should only be used outside.  Each ball is filled with a Pava powder that will go everywhere once the ball breaks after hitting the target.  This cross contamination is one of the downsides in using the pepper balls when shooting at an individual in a group setting.</p><p>The JPX 4 is the only pepper spray gun that actually shoots live liquid pepper.  The product is designed for a one on one confrontation and is fired using individual primed cartridges.  These cartridges work exactly like a bullet in a revolver meaning that they are ready to go at all times.  No worry about batteries going dead or a CO2 cartridge leak out.  The product is much smaller and lighter then the SALT gun making it easier to carry.  The JPX fires up to 23 feet accurately unlike the SALT gun that is can be accurate at 50 feet.  </p><p>The JPX offers several holsters for carry, has a built-in laser (LE model) and the pepper is an extremely hot 4 million SHU.  This makes the product very universal for personal carry, car carry, security and law enforcement.  The JPX is also ideal for School defense because it fire a liquid and there is no major issues with cross contamination.  </p><p>Both products have their uses, but for the best all around carry weapon, the<a href="https://www.mystungun.com/view_category.asp?cat=288">JPX 4</a> is the winner.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are only a select number of Pepper Spray guns on the market and all have their specific uses.  We want to do a comparison between the SALT Pepper Ball gun (Tippmann TIPX) and the JPX 4 Pepper Spray Gun.  These are the two primary pepper based weapons that actually shoot the pepper versus spraying it.</p><p>The SALT gun is a CO2 based paintball gun that shoots pepper balls accurately to about 60 feet.  They advertise a 150 distance, but the lighter pepper balls aren't designed to go that distance with any accuracy.  The gun holds about 7 pepper balls in the magazine and must be loaded with a CO2 cartridge at the front of the gun before firing.  The CO2 cartridge is good for about 10 shots and then must be replaced.  If the CO2 cartridge has been punctured and you go to use the SALT gun, then the gun won't have enough pressure due to leakage to fire the pepper balls.  It's best to keep a new cartridge in the gun at all times.</p><p>Pepper balls are good for crowd control and typically should only be used outside.  Each ball is filled with a Pava powder that will go everywhere once the ball breaks after hitting the target.  This cross contamination is one of the downsides in using the pepper balls when shooting at an individual in a group setting.</p><p>The JPX 4 is the only pepper spray gun that actually shoots live liquid pepper.  The product is designed for a one on one confrontation and is fired using individual primed cartridges.  These cartridges work exactly like a bullet in a revolver meaning that they are ready to go at all times.  No worry about batteries going dead or a CO2 cartridge leak out.  The product is much smaller and lighter then the SALT gun making it easier to carry.  The JPX fires up to 23 feet accurately unlike the SALT gun that is can be accurate at 50 feet.  </p><p>The JPX offers several holsters for carry, has a built-in laser (LE model) and the pepper is an extremely hot 4 million SHU.  This makes the product very universal for personal carry, car carry, security and law enforcement.  The JPX is also ideal for School defense because it fire a liquid and there is no major issues with cross contamination.  </p><p>Both products have their uses, but for the best all around carry weapon, the<a href="https://www.mystungun.com/view_category.asp?cat=288">JPX 4</a> is the winner.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[HAND STUN GUNS FOR DEFENSE.  THE GOOD AND THE BAD]]></title>
			<link>https://thepeppergun.com/blog/hand-stun-guns-for-defense-the-good-and-the-bad/</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hand <a href="http://www.thepeppergun.com/stun-guns/" target="_blank">Stun Guns</a> are ideal for anyone looking for a light weight defense products that can get a perpetrator to back off without physically harming the person.&nbsp; These products are fairly inexpensive and can be ideal in an emergency situation.&nbsp; Most carry built-in flashlights to make the product dual purpose.</p><p>They are simple to use usually with a simple on and off button and electronic tips on the stun gun.&nbsp; You basically touch the perpetrator with the stun gun and hit the button and whatever part of their body you touch will be temporarily paralyzed so that you can escape. &nbsp; This is very short-term, so you must escape as quickly as possible.</p><p>Stun guns are a temporary fix to stop an assailant, but if you don't have the ability to move quickly and run away, then a stun gun should not be your choice.&nbsp; Wherever you touch the person is where they lose feeling.&nbsp; The only way to actually knock someone down is to stun them in their neck area. &nbsp;</p><p>There is a wide range of sizes and power.&nbsp; Too many of the manufacturers have put ridiculous voltage ranges on their boxes. &nbsp; Don't try to compare products based on these numbers.&nbsp; Most are completely false and you have to be realistic about what the product can do in an emergency.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hand <a href="http://www.thepeppergun.com/stun-guns/" target="_blank">Stun Guns</a> are ideal for anyone looking for a light weight defense products that can get a perpetrator to back off without physically harming the person.&nbsp; These products are fairly inexpensive and can be ideal in an emergency situation.&nbsp; Most carry built-in flashlights to make the product dual purpose.</p><p>They are simple to use usually with a simple on and off button and electronic tips on the stun gun.&nbsp; You basically touch the perpetrator with the stun gun and hit the button and whatever part of their body you touch will be temporarily paralyzed so that you can escape. &nbsp; This is very short-term, so you must escape as quickly as possible.</p><p>Stun guns are a temporary fix to stop an assailant, but if you don't have the ability to move quickly and run away, then a stun gun should not be your choice.&nbsp; Wherever you touch the person is where they lose feeling.&nbsp; The only way to actually knock someone down is to stun them in their neck area. &nbsp;</p><p>There is a wide range of sizes and power.&nbsp; Too many of the manufacturers have put ridiculous voltage ranges on their boxes. &nbsp; Don't try to compare products based on these numbers.&nbsp; Most are completely false and you have to be realistic about what the product can do in an emergency.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Taser Pulse Stun Gun for Self Defense]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="https://www.jpxpolicesupply.com/Taser_c_16.html" target="_blank">Taser Pulse</a> is a different type of stun gun because it actually shoots prongs up to 15 feet.&nbsp; If you hit the assailant with both prongs, then they will shut down their nervous system incapacitating them instantly. &nbsp;</p><p>The issue is that you must hit them with both prongs or else you get no affect on the shot.&nbsp; This may be difficult for most people that are in a tense situation.&nbsp; The <a href="http://www.thepeppergun.com/taser-brand/" target="_blank">taser</a> can also have issues in heavy wind or rain.&nbsp; Electronics don't like moisture and if you live in a wet climate, then you should look at alternatives like a pepper gun.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="https://www.jpxpolicesupply.com/Taser_c_16.html" target="_blank">Taser Pulse</a> is a different type of stun gun because it actually shoots prongs up to 15 feet.&nbsp; If you hit the assailant with both prongs, then they will shut down their nervous system incapacitating them instantly. &nbsp;</p><p>The issue is that you must hit them with both prongs or else you get no affect on the shot.&nbsp; This may be difficult for most people that are in a tense situation.&nbsp; The <a href="http://www.thepeppergun.com/taser-brand/" target="_blank">taser</a> can also have issues in heavy wind or rain.&nbsp; Electronics don't like moisture and if you live in a wet climate, then you should look at alternatives like a pepper gun.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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