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SWAT DEFENSIVE/TACTICAL PEPPERFOG
NON-LETHAL WEAPONS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS, AT THEIR BEST
PERSONAL DEFENCE FAQ
Is SWAT a teargas?
Is it legal to carry and use SWAT?
Does it work?
Can SWAT be used in windy conditions?
Can SWAT be used indoors?
How many times can a SWAT aerosol be used?
I carry a firearm, so why do I need SWAT?
Do you sell "gasguns"?
What if I use SWAT on someone with asthma or a heart condition?
Does SWAT knock a person out?
What is the shelf-life of SWAT?
Can you guarantee SWAT will work?
What if my child gets hold of SWAT?
What does "SWAT" stand for?
Why do I need a defensive weapon like SWAT?
Yes, I know defensive sprays but you can never get to them in time.
I can buy a "defensive spray" for R50 at the cafe/chemist/supermarket and Flea Markets.
I want a "keyring spray"
Is SWAT a teargas? No. Teargas (CS or CN) is at present defined under the Teargas Act of 1964 and may not be possessed or
used by civilians. However, SWAT is at least 8 times more effective than teargas in terms of stopping power, yet is medically far safer.
Is it legal to carry and use SWAT? Yes, SWAT products do not fall under the Teargas Act. However, it may only be used in self-defence when facing
a criminal threat. Use at any other time can result in criminal prosecution for assault and civil litigation.
Does it work? Yes, it works devastatingly well. It is used and depended on by thousands of SAPS members, Correctional Services, municipalities, traffic
and fire departments, Anglo American, Liberty Life, Goldfields, law enforcement agencies in 11 foreign countries, security companies and thousands of
law-abiding citizens. And we have documentary evidence where SWAT has literally saved lives.
No weapon will be effective on 100% of people 100% of the time. Yet, SWAT is more effective than a firearm in terms of stopping power (90%-95% versus 60%, based on actual cases).
Can SWAT be used in windy conditions? Yes, though wind is always a problem with airborne aerosol agents. Always try to move up-wind or cross-wind of an attacker (this is where
your primary defensive weapons, your eyes and ears, become so important - don't get taken by surprise, always watch your surroundings closely). However, if you are taken by surprise and have
to use your SWAT into wind, always hold your breath when spraying and move backwards. Both the attacker and you may be affected by the spray but the effects on him will be far worse as he will
invariably inhale. The bottom line is that the attack will be stopped and you can still escape and get help.
Can SWAT be used indoors? Yes. Again the idea is to neutralise the attacker and remove the threat. Always move backwards after spraying. If you can, get to a safe room, block off
the bottom of the door with a wet towel and call for help. The airborne SWAT forms an invisible barrier that no attacker will come through. When the threat is removed, simply open all doors and
windows to ventilate the house.
SWAT Pepperfog is also made with a direct-stream delivery (like a water pistol) which can be safely used indoors without gassing the place out.
How many times can a SWAT aerosol be used?
The 45ml Fog canister has a minimum of 15 x ½-second
bursts (range: 3 - 4 metres).
The 60ml Fog canister has a minimum of 25 x ½-second
bursts (range: 3 - 4 metres).
The 100ml Fog canister has a minimum of 30 x ½-second
bursts (range 3 - 4 metres).
The 32ml Direct Stream canister has a minimum of 15 x ½-second
bursts (range: 5 - 7 metres).
The 48ml Direct Stream canister has a minimum of 25 x ½-second
bursts (range: 5 - 7 metres).
The 84ml Direct Stream canister has a minimum of 40 x ½-second
bursts (range 5 - 7 metres).
A 1- or 2-second burst is usually sufficient to stop an attacker.
I carry a firearm, so why do I need SWAT? Because lethal force is not always morally or legally justified and you must always take into account the possibility of hitting innocent
people. Why kill or wound a person when you can stop him with SWAT and prevent the inevitable lengthy and costly court case that could end in your being convicted for culpable homicide?
Do you sell "gasguns"? Definitely not - gasguns (imitation pistols that project a defensive spray) are extremely dangerous. In low light or from a distance an armed attacker might
believe you have a real pistol in your hand and shoot you. SWAT may easily be concealed for surprise use.
What if I use SWAT on someone with asthma or a heart condition? Extensive international medical tests have shown that Oleoresin Capsicum has the same effect on healthy people, smokers and asthmatics; ie: non-lethal, with little or no side effects. SWAT OC aerosols have been in use internationally for at least 10 years now with no recorded fatalities or any resultant serious medical condition. A tiny percentage of individuals may be allergic to OC and should receive immediate medical attention. However, as SWAT may only be used legally when faced with a criminal threat, it is the criminal's responsibility to ensure his own state of health before attacking you. In 2001 The American National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in conjunction with the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), supported a study by medical researchers at the University of California-San Diego.
"Researchers found no evidence that OC spray inhalation and exposure resulted in respiratory compromise in subjects with a history of lung disease, asthma, smoking, or respiratory inhaler medication use".
SWAT is CSIR-approved as being safe to use on humans, as well as approved by the Onderstepoort Vetinary Institute for the safe use of SWAT pepper spray on vicious dogs. No permanent harmful effects.
As with any weapon there is a degree of responsibility when using said weapon, most police forces have adopted practises where a warning should be given before using pepper spray against suspects and that it should not be used in small enclosed areas or in the presence of infants, the elderly, pregnant women or people with chronic respiratory problems.
Does SWAT knock a person out? No, but the criminal usually wishes he was - it is extremely painful and disorientating. Most people sprayed immediately drop to the ground and stay there
for half an hour or so.
What is the shelf-life of SWAT? Two years. The gaskets on aerosol valves will allow a very slow migration of the propellant used in SWAT. It is worth testing your SWAT by spraying a short burst outdoors
every 6 months or so. However, SWAT's unique formulation means that if you shake the canister and feel there is still something inside, you can still use it.
Can you guarantee SWAT will work? No. Not even a firearm manufacturer will guarantee that a full magazine of 9mm parabellum bullets will stop an attacker. However, we have never yet heard of a case where
an attack has not been stopped by SWAT.
SWAT is so effective that large numbers of SAPS and Correctional Services personnel now use it instead of their firearms in very hazardous conditions. During an SAPS raid for illegal weapons on 9/04/94, SWAT was used
to disarm a person carrying a loaded AK47. No violence, no after-effects, no problem.
What if my child gets hold of SWAT? As with any weapon, keep SWAT away from children and teach them not to touch it. You can be sure they'll only try it once. If accidentally sprayed follow the procedures listed under the Personal Defence section, headed "First aid and Decontamination". In an emergency contact our Emergency Number. Alternatively, SWAT Multi-Agent Teargas Neutralizer® is a quick acting antidote.
What does "SWAT" stand for? Special Weapons and Tactics, from the elite American police units trained to handle hostage and terrorist situations. We call our products SWAT because they are used in those
situations and are so effective it is like having your own personal SWAT team with you - anywhere, anytime.
Why do I need a defensive weapon like SWAT? Because SA has the highest violent crime rate in the world and it's getting worse, not better. Everyone has a duty to protect him- or herself and family at all
times - no-one's going to do it for you. SWAT is THE NON-LETHAL ALTERNATIVE.
Yes, I know defensive sprays but you can never get to them in time. That is why our products come standard with belt holsters or belt clips that ensure SWAT is always right there when needed - on belt, handbag or keyring.
I can buy a "defensive spray" for R50 at the cafe/chemist/supermarket and Flea Markets. Sure you can, but there are a number of reasons for the cheapness. Will it work when required? Is it flammable/explosive? Last, keep in mind that if you can buy a "defensive spray" so easily, so can the local mugger/rapist/robber. In his hands it becomes an "offensive weapon".
I want a "keyring spray" We have designed a special holster for our 60ml SWAT that allows it to be carried on a keyring - and taken off when driving. Remember that any spray becomes utterly useless when the keys are in your
car ignition, unless you can remove it and carry it on your lap. This is the best place for a SWAT when driving as it is instantly accessible.
We will not make the usual "little keyring sprays" because they only have a range of about a metre, project a fine mist which is useless in even low wind conditions and can be accidentally triggered from almost any position. Our 45ml SWAT
is the smallest available that will still give you a high-volume fog with a 3 - 4 metre range and is very difficult to set off accidentally.
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