Pepper Spray vs. Personal Alarms: 3 Levels of Self-Defense
03 18 2024
Different personal safety tools offer different levels of self-defense. Whether you're a solo traveler, living in the big city, a college student, or a parent who treasures peace of mind, understanding and knowing the difference between self-defense tools helps you choose the right tool for your lifestyle.
SABRE Personal Alarm with LED Light
Two of the most used personal safety devices are pepper sprays and personal alarms. To help you find what you’re looking for, we’ve broken these safety options into three levels of safety.
- ALERT with Personal Alarms
- DEFEND yourself with Pepper Spray and Pepper Gel
- DEFEND yourself & ALERT selected contacts with SMART Pepper Spray
Life is unpredictable, but your safety shouldn't be. Learn more about the three levels of self-defense below.
Level 1: ALERT with Personal Alarms
SABRE Personal Alarm with SOS Button
Personal alarms allow you to draw attention to yourself and call for help if you feel unsafe. The extremely loud 130dB alarms can be heard up 1,250 to 1,800 feet away, grabbing the attention of any bystanders. They’re easy to use, easy to carry, and TSA-friendly. Personal alarms are also a great safety tool for places where pepper spray isn't permitted, like a stadium or concert venue.
While personal alarms are great for drawing attention to yourself, Level 2 and Level 3 options provide the means to defend yourself and escape to safety. We recommend carrying one of these options in addition to your personal alarm.
Level 2: DEFEND yourself with Pepper Spray and Pepper Gel
Level up your personal safety toolkit with pepper spray or pepper gel. Providing a physical defense from 12 to 14 feet away, these tools are easy to use and contain the same maximum strength formula used by the police. The Fast Flip Top™ and Finger Grip provide you with better aim and control, and pepper gel sticks to the attacker and is less likely to blowback.
Level 3: DEFEND yourself & ALERT selected contacts with SMART Pepper Spray
Providing the highest level of self-defense, SMART Pepper Spray has the same features as the Fast Flip Top™ self-defense tools above, with added Bluetooth® technology. With free text alerts and live GPS tracking, once the spray is deployed, your selected contacts are notified of your location. The alert can also be triggered independently of the pepper spray by pressing the ALERT button in the SABRE Safety App.