Defensive Aerosol Spray (Pepper Spray)

During this course, you will:

• Learn what pepper spray is, how and why it works

• Understand differences in concentration, canister size, delivery system, and other features

• Learn what to look for on the label of a good product

• Understand how to carry it (and how not to), and how to use it

• Learn for what sorts of people and situations it is (or isn't) effective

• Learn how to use it to temporarily disable assailants

• Understand what to do if you get some on yourself

• Practice in realistic scenarios using mint-scented spray

• Understand the (Massachusetts) licensing requirements, and where to purchase OC

• Take home a can of inert "practice spray"

Class duration: 2 1/2 hours

Cost: $75

Prerequisite courses: None

Student requirements: Students must present a license (Massachusetts FID card, or firearms license) OR sign an affidavit stating that they have no criminal record. Most students do not already have a license, so they sign the affidavit provided by AWARE.

Prerequisite courses: None



What graduates say...

"An excellent training course for a flexible, defensive option."

"This really helps women who have suffered assault to get over the trauma and feel safer in the future."

"(The instructor was) witty and friendly; he was careful not to tell you what your individual choice should be."

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