In its ongoing and largely successful effort to be the only profitable company in America (excluding Apple, which is now worth more than Belize), Ruger is introducing yet another self-defense weapon: the Ultra Pepper Spray System. I know that some of you are waiting for the Super Mega Ultra Premium Pepper Spray System, but this one’s got a lot to recommend it. Or, more precisely, a lot . . .
There’s a built-in a 125 decibel alarm which generates the same amount of sound as a pneumatic riveter at four feet; roughly 35db more than enough to inflict hearing loss on all concerned. The UPS also boasts a strobe light bright enough to disorient a Studio 21 survivor. And then, finally, pepper spray that fires out to 15 feet with liquid that inflicts two million Scoville heat units on Mr. Bad Guy.
Fine print: the whole thing’s a rebranding exercise. “Ruger® branded pepper spray products are powered by Tornado® – a leader and innovator in the pepper spray personal defense product industry.” That little Ruger badge will cost you an additional $5 ($29.95 vs. $25 for the Tornado at Amazon). Worth it? We report, we deride.
I’ve got something that fires out to 15 feet with liquid that inflicts 2 million sperm on Ms. Pepper Spray.
I so firmly believe in my Cold Steel Inferno’s superiority that maybe I will work up a personal comparison against the new Ruger’s strength and maybe my second favorite, the Kimber Pepperblast II. I have a lot of OC experience AND I am slightly off kilter, after all!
I’m still laughing at Nick’s comment, and I’ll stick with my 45 as it will get the point across much better than any spray.
I love the term “heat unit.”
I’m frequently frustrated that a useful-sized can of OC is harder to conceal than a useful-sized fistful of polymer-framed 9mm. The Kimber (of Yonkers, yuck) Pepper Blaster and this little banshee might make it a lot easier.
PS: the Ruger looks a little too bulky, compared to the flat Kimber. Rats; Yonkers it is.
Ok, I’m still rolling on the floor laughing from Nick’s comment. Good one Nick.
This is interesting to me since I live in an area of CA that will not issue CCW. Pepper spray and a blade are my only options when out and about. I am going to have to check it out.
I bought a Kimber “Pepper Blaster” (or whatever its called). I am now trying to find a training unit so I can get a sense of what it feels like to shoot it. It seems kinda wasteful to deploy a live ($40.00) unit for mere “training,” but it also does not make much sense to carry something you have not trained with.
I have fired one to test it. It gives a pop and out flies the stream-fast. After firing both shots and putting the spent unit back into the case, I later noted the residue had melted the styrofoam inside the box. Not too shabby. The way it shoots out at 90mph, I didn’t see any chance of wind blowing any back into the user. I carry one in my shirt pocket often.
I can’t find a holster that fits so I carry the pepper spray in my waistband.
Check Cabelas, Bob, I know I’ve seen one made for it.
Bob, I just checked-the Bulldog Cellphone Concealed Carry (belt) holster is what I’ve seen sold with it. Cabelas has them for $14.99 to $19.99. It’s a burden having one of those “pornographic memories.”
You know, if that thing has a negligent discharge…
uhh… That was supposed to be a joke. I am thinking we do need those color codes for our comments on the internet. What color is sarcastic?