Are Pepper Gel Devices Better for Women or Men?

While women are generally more likely to buy pepper gel pistols compared to men, they’re ideal for anyone who is involved in an active lifestyle or lives in a heavily populated area. These  compact devices offer a less-lethal form of self-defense that is easy to use and effective. Their concealability and ease of use especially appeal to women who prioritize personal safety but may not like the idea of a lethal weapon for one reason or another—such as being around children, a friend group who are uncomfortable with firearms, or their employer has an anti-firearm policy. The portability and simplicity of pepper gel devices like the P2P PGS II make them a popular choice among women, particularly those who may feel vulnerable in certain situations such as when leaving a store or walking in the park.

This doesn’t mean men can’t or don’t own and use pepper gel pistols. The compact size of the gel device makes it very convenient for cyclists, runners, and hikers, be them men or women, who desire self protection but have to limit their accessories in terms of size and weight. Should someone need to protect themselves from an aggressive animal or deter a wild critter nipping at their heels, the pepper infused gel is an effective deterrent that isn’t as affected by wind as something like the powder from a pepper ball launcher could be. The compact size of the pepper gel pistol is ideal for spandex pockets, bicycle stowaway bags and pouches, or a runner’s sport belt.

The P2P PGS II uses an ultraviolet dye in combination with its powerful pepper irritant. This dye will help law enforcement in identifying an attacker.

When it comes to where less- and non-lethal self defense tools are often owned or used in terms of geographic distribution, users of self defense brands such as Prepared 2 Protect, tend to reside more in suburban areas. This trend aligns with the broader residential population where suburban areas have seen significant growth of single-family homes and apartments. Our PGS II is compact and packs a big pepper gel punch to help deter an attacker. 

In addition to being equipped to defend themselves when participating in activities such as daily exercise or grocery store runs, suburban families often seek less-lethal self-defense tools for home protection and family security during commutes and sporting activities. Are you Prepared 2 Protect your family?