Hold the spray in front of you with two hands, one on the can and the other on the trigger Wait until the bear is within ten yards (30 feet), aim slightly downward to allow for recoil, then discharge the full contents of the can Spray in a zigzag pattern to put a cloud of spray between yourself and the bear
How do you transport bear spray?
When transporting bear spray, always make sure the safety is securely in place and will not fall out Bear spray should never be transported inside the passenger area of any vehicle or airplane unless in a fully sealed, enclosed container Bear spray should not be sprayed on objects such as tents or humans
Where do you carry bear spray?
I recommend carrying your bear spray using one of these methods: On a shoulder strap, On a hipbelt, or In a side pocket
Should each person carry bear spray?
Each person should carry a can of bear spray when working or recreating in bear habitat Spray should be carried where it can be accessed quickly, such as in a hip or chest holster In your tent, keep bear spray readily available next to your flashlight You should also keep a can available in your cooking area
Can you carry bear spray for self defense?
Bear spray is useful for outdoor enthusiasts and folks in areas with large animals like bears or coyotes However, bear spray isn’t practical for personal protection because it’s too big to carry
Is it legal to carry bear mace?
Bear spray is legal across the United States It can be purchased even in Hawaii, New York, or Massachusetts, where standard pepper sprays are illegal unless bought locally by certified firearms dealers or pharmacists
Can you leave bear mace in a car?
Storing bear spray Never leave the canister in direct sunlight or anywhere temperatures can become very hot or very cold, such as in your vehicle The variations in temperature can damage the canister
What do you do after spraying bear spray?
On Skin or Clothing: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin with cold water for 15 to 20 minutes A non-oil based mild soap or detergent can be used to remove bear spray from skin Pat dry with a towel; do not rub
Will bear spray stop a charging bear?
Statistically, bear spray is more effective at deterring a charging bear In a study done in 2008 (Smith et 2012), they were effective 84% with handguns and 76% with rifles to stop bears from undesirable behavior
Is bear spray the same as mace?
The whole topic is a little confusing, though—mostly because non-lethal bear spray, sometimes called bear mace or bear pepper spray, gets confused with personal protection pepper spray It’s technically a pepper spray—but with some very important differences Bear spray is legal Pepper spray isn’t
Is bear mace stronger than pepper spray?
Standard pepper sprays have around 1 million SHUs, while bear sprays pack 3 million SHUs, so it’s about three times as potent as the self-defense products
Are bears attracted to human urine?
Yes, Bears Do Seem to Be Attracted to Human Urine It isn’t entirely clear why, but bears do seem to be attracted to human urine If a bear smells that human urine scent, then it’s likely going to come to check it out if it happens to be nearby
Will a whistle scare a bear?
While bears mostly like to keep their distance from humans, they aren’t necessarily scared of us However, to deter bears, whistles simply do not do the trick Bears typically do not run or hide from human noise or deterrents
Can bear mace blind you?
Both bear spray and pepper spray contain the same active ingredient, OC (oleoresin capsicum) and can cause temporary blindness, nausea, burning sensations, inability to breathe temporarily and other bothersome symptoms
Can you use bear pepper spray on humans?
Do not use bear pepper spray on dogs or humans Bear spray is regulated as a pesticide by the EPA and has only been approved for use on bears It should not be used on any other animals, including humans
Is bear spray better than a gun?
In scientific studies conducted by University of Calgary grizzly-bear expert Stephen Herrero, bear spray was found to be 94% effective in deterring aggressive bears Unlike a gun, bear spray does not have to be aimed precisely to stop a charging bear
Should you pepper spray someone with a gun?
Don’t use pepper spray on someone armed with a gun Pepper spray is only effective at vey close range, and it will make the person whom you spray angry as hell, and he/she may start shooting out of sheer anger
Is it legal to carry pepper spray at work?
No Carrying pepper spray is illegal in most Australian states, including NSW Schedule 1 of the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 lists all items classified as prohibited weapons This includes “any device designed or intended as a defence or anti-personnel spray and that is capable of discharging any irritant matter”
Does bear mace work on mountain lions?
If this is the behavior of a bear you encounter, treat it the same way you would a mountain lion doing the same thing If you carry bear spray, make sure you know how to use it and keep it within reach whenever you might encounter a bear Bear spray works equally effectively on mountain lions
At what temperature does bear spray explode?
► KEEP SPRAY away from heat (120°F) and cold (-7°F) In extreme heat, pressure can build until the canister explodes; in extreme cold, pressure may decrease so the canister may not spray properly ► KEEP IN MIND WHEN TRAVELING that safety regulations prohibit airlines from transporting bear spray
Can bear spray sit in a hot car?
You will need to keep the temperature under 120F (out of the sun or a hot car) or above -5F At lower temperatures, the spray might turn to gel and be ineffective It’s best to keep your pepper spray in your purse or pocket, often within a plastic storage bag just in case leakage were to occur
Can I leave pepper spray in car?
Pepper spray can be store in a car as long as it stays in a dry environment within the right temperature range This is usually somewhere between -5 degrees and 120 degrees Fahrenheit Just make sure it is easily accessible but kept out of the reach of children