SABRE Crossfire Pepper Gel - 360° Spray for Defense at Any Angle, Maximum Strength Police-Grade OC Pepper Spray with UV Marking Dye, 20‑Foot Tactical Range, Fast Flip Top Safety, Belt Clip, 1.5 fl oz

I decided to buy this pepper gel because I wanted a safe way to protect myself when I’m outside my house, especially at night or in the parking lot. I’ve heard about SABRE being a trusted brand, and I wanted something that was easy to carry and quick to use. I carried the pepper gel on my belt and practiced flipping the safety a few times. When I actually tested it, I found that the Crossfire technology worked well, even when spraying at odd angles or upside down. The spray reached quite far, and I felt confident that it could help me if I was ever in trouble. It was easy to use, and I appreciated the safety features, like the fast flip top. Overall, I think this pepper gel does what it promises. It feels reliable and simple enough to use if I ever need it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a strong and easy-to-activate personal safety device.

Compact and easy to use

I recently purchased this and haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've also never used a gel before. However, I have used other SABRE products, notably Phantom and Red, with a fogger delivery system. I've used it on a lot of people (I teach defensive tactics, which includes OC), and I've been sprayed a number of times. To be clear, I'm not hooked on SABRE. I've used several quality products. The OC does work. Phantom and Red and the highest percentage of major capcasinoids (1.33%) you can purchase, before you move into bear spray (2.0%). One advantage of the Crossfire system is that it can be sprayed from any angle. This isn't true of all OC delivery systems, even within the SABRE family. Another benefit of this product is the UV dye. I believe this lasts for days, even with washing. If the cops can track down a bad guy within a day or two, they can confirm the person has been sprayed (or somehow got UV dye all over their face). SABRE is one of the top manufacturers of OC on the market, along with Defensive Technologies. I'd buy from either of these companies rather than risk a generic brand. I look at negative reviews when considering a purchase, as they are very useful. I decided to mention a few things about a few of the negative reviews for this product, because they don't paint a fair picture of OC. I'm speaking of OC in general, not necessarily SABRE brand. First, there was a comment that this shouldn't be stored in environments above 120 degrees, and the company should have done a better job informing customers. This temperature isn't just for this product. No aerosol cans are supposed to be stored above 120 degrees, just as they shouldn't be stored in extreme cold. It has nothing to do with the product. It's the same for spray paint, WD-40, air horns, etc. It's because of the pressure from both extremes, and the effects they have on the can itself, the contents, and the seals. OSHA goes into a lot of detail about how aerosols are stored in the workplace. The same holds true in your personal storage. Second, there were many comments that this was worthless because it didn't stop dogs. OC is designed for people, not dogs. OC can certainly work on dogs, but there are several factors to consider. It doesn't work on all dogs, it may not work on aggressive dogs, and it can make aggressive dogs even more aggressive. You also have to keep in mind this is a gel, NOT a spray or fogger. This means you need direct eye contact with the product application. If you miss by even a little, it's not going to be effective. The gel doesn't have a straight trajectory right out of the can; you need to practice with it to learn how to spray it, because, again, it has to make direct contact with the eyes. If you want a higher success rate, go with a stream/fogger. There is a downside to that, too, which I've experienced myself. OC from a stream/fogger hangs in the air and blows around in the wind. There's a good chance you're going to take a hit from it, too. I didn't look at all the negative reviews, but of the ones I did, none said it didn't work on people. Lastly, there were negative reviews about the size being too big to put in your pocket. The size is listed in the product description. There are photos of it being held in people's hands. It comes with a belt clip for attaching to your belt. They do make smaller cans designed for everyday carry. This isn't one of them.

It works well and accurately and being a Gel keeps you and others from unintentional contact.

This works well, the gel stream hits the target. Highly recommend this particular product. The price is so hood I purchased 12 to give some to family and friends!

This is the good stuff

Every woman should carry this

These bottles are a great value and I selected this model for its portability and size, which allows for discreet or concealed carry for men and women. I got these primarily for my wife and daughter, so safety and design played a huge factor in selecting a pepper gel spray. We haven't tried them out yet and hope to never have to but operation of these is very simple and straightforward. These have an attached metal clip attached to each bottle for carrying on a belt but I still purchased carrying cases for these to add a bit more safety from accidental discharge. The lock feature is easy to use and pretty foolproof for safe operation. Perfect size for a small purse.