Gun Control & RKBA

Pepper Spray, technically called "oleoresin capsicum," is a controversial chemical weapon in the arsenal of law enforcement. Originally developed as a bear repellent, the substance was certified for police use in California in 1992. When released, it causes intense pain, coughing, gagging, shortness of breath, and burning of the eyes and skin. It immediately inflames throat, nose and lung membranes and induces copious secretion of mucous in the lungs, nose and mouth. The pain caused by the spray is so intense that, once sprayed, many people temporarily lose the ability to stand. Pepper spray in combination with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma can be fatal.