Does the agent Capsaicin give reliable protection against an assailant?

Capsaicin is considered worldwide to be the most reliable agent for the deployment of non-lethal protection devices, because it is effective immediately and paralyses the assailant.

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What effect does Capsaicin have?

If capsaicin hits the face of the assailant, his eyes slam shut involuntarily. This temporary blindness leads to immediate incapacity. The agent also causes a sharp burning sensation on all facial mucous membranes (nose, mouth, eyes).

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Does the agent Capsaicin cause lasting injuries?

No. The assailant rests incapable for about 30 to 45 minutes. Afterwards, the effect wears off rapidly and no injuries remain.

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How secure is it to handle the Guardian Angel?

The clever design of the Guardian Angel offers a high degree of operational safety. It is not possible to grab the Guardian Angel in the wrong way. The only movable exterior part is the trigger. All ignition and change over operations happen automatically inside the device.

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Are two shots enough to savely repulse an assailant?

Yes. According to a field study of the Baltimore County Police Department covering the deployment of capsaicin sprays, in most of the cases one single well placed spray is sufficient.

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Do multiple sprayings have a better effect?

Additional sprayings of the assailant do not enhance the effect, nor do they do any additional harm (study: National Institute of Justice).

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How far is the reach of Guardian Angel?

The unique nozzle system ejects a lightning agent jet for a distance of 4 meters. The stream decrease amounts to barely 10 cm. With conventional devices, the stream decrease is so big, you are hardly able to hit the assailant. Commercial devices therefore have an effective reach of beetween only 50 cm and 2 meters.

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How do I notice whether Guardian Angel has already been used?

The device is equipped with a white mark on one side of the trigger. If this mark is visible outside the case, your Guardian Angel has never been used and contains two protection charges. If the mark on the trigger is covered by the case, the Guardian Angel has been used at least once.

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Does Guardian Angel function reliable under extreme weather conditions (rain/heat/cold)?

Yes. Guardian Angel does not work with a permanent pressure container and is therefore absolutely reliable - unlike conventional devices. Widely used spray cans loose their pressure (propellant) under extreme temperatures. Because the Guardian Angel does not work with pressurized propellant, the reliability is not affected by the conditions.

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What is the rate of failure with Guardian Angel?

Tests show that the Guardian Angel has a reliability of 99,5%. That is as safe as the anti-pregnancy-pill. Conventional devices have failure rates up to 30%.

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How fast does the agent fly?

The agent flies 145 km/h. The jet ist so fast, that the aggressor does not have time to react. That means the rate of the hits is very high. The flying time amounts to 0,1 seconds within a 4 m distance. The average reaction time of a person amounts to 0,8 seconds.

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Do I have to hold my Guardian Angel absolutely right for it to function properly?

The Guardian Angel works correctly in every position. In situations of panic, you may hold a pepper spray the wrong way round, causing it to not function properly.

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Doesn't the fast jet cause injuries to the face of the assailant?

The risk of injury by the agent jet was the object of a wound-ballistic examination. Even one devicelength from the nozzle, the agent jet falls short of the defined threshold values. Guardian Angel has the approval of the Swiss Federal Police.

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Can a jet come off unintentional?

No. Guardian Angel is equipped with two internal safety checks that prevent an unintentional release of an agent jet (i.e. when dropped on the floor).

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Do I always have to carry the Guardian Angel in my hands?

In dangerous situations, it is advisable to carry the Guardian Angel ready on hand; but it is also equipped with a practical clip or can be carried in the handbag or in clothing pockets.

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Do I need a permit?

No, adults over 18 do not need a permit to purchase the Guardian Angel

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Where can I purchase the Guardian Angel?

See our shop-function or contact our distributors.

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How long is the Guardian Angel guaranteed to last?

We give a functional warranty for three years from the date of production on (see expiration date on the casing). After this period, the device has to be replaced by a new one.

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