Crossfire Pepper Gel - 360° Spray for Defense at Any Angle, Maximum Strength Police-Grade OC Pepper Spray with UV Marking Dye, 20‑Foot Tactical Range, Fast Flip Top Safety, Belt Clip, 1.5 fl oz

Love this stuff. Carry it with me for dog attacks. My dog and I were charged by a vicious, medium size dog. Sprayed it in the face with this and stopped the charge. Used it a second time on another dog (stray) and it ran the other way immediately. Love that this is pepper GEL so it has weight to it for breezy days, versus pepper spray that could get into your eyes easier. Also you can spray and hit your target from quite a distance. 10 feet or more I would say. While this works well for detering dogs, also recommend carrying a taser as a back up if you live in a place where its a concern.

This is the best gel pepper spray on the market; I like that it deploys regardless of the angle you're spraying from. I purchased these as replacements for some prior canisters that are about to expire; always watch the expiration date on a canister.

Compact and easy to use

I decided to buy this pepper gel because I wanted a safe way to protect myself when I’m outside my house, especially at night or in the parking lot. I’ve heard about SABRE being a trusted brand, and I wanted something that was easy to carry and quick to use. I carried the pepper gel on my belt and practiced flipping the safety a few times. When I actually tested it, I found that the Crossfire technology worked well, even when spraying at odd angles or upside down. The spray reached quite far, and I felt confident that it could help me if I was ever in trouble. It was easy to use, and I appreciated the safety features, like the fast flip top. Overall, I think this pepper gel does what it promises. It feels reliable and simple enough to use if I ever need it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a strong and easy-to-activate personal safety device.

I recently purchased this and haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've also never used a gel before. However, I have used other SABRE products, notably Phantom and Red, with a fogger delivery system. I've used it on a lot of people (I teach defensive tactics, which includes OC), and I've been sprayed a number of times. To be clear, I'm not hooked on SABRE. I've used several quality products. The OC does work. Phantom and Red and the highest percentage of major capcasinoids (1.33%) you can purchase, before you move into bear spray (2.0%). One advantage of the Crossfire system is that it can be sprayed from any angle. This isn't true of all OC delivery systems, even within the SABRE family. Another benefit of this product is the UV dye. I believe this lasts for days, even with washing. If the cops can track down a bad guy within a day or two, they can confirm the person has been sprayed (or somehow got UV dye all over their face). SABRE is one of the top manufacturers of OC on the market, along with Defensive Technologies. I'd buy from either of these companies rather than risk a generic brand. I look at negative reviews when considering a purchase, as they are very useful. I decided to mention a few things about a few of the negative reviews for this product, because they don't paint a fair picture of OC. I'm speaking of OC in general, not necessarily SABRE brand. First, there was a comment that this shouldn't be stored in environments above 120 degrees, and the company should have done a better job informing customers. This temperature isn't just for this product. No aerosol cans are supposed to be stored above 120 degrees, just as they shouldn't be stored in extreme cold. It has nothing to do with the product. It's the same for spray paint, WD-40, air horns, etc. It's because of the pressure from both extremes, and the effects they have on the can itself, the contents, and the seals. OSHA goes into a lot of detail about how aerosols are stored in the workplace. The same holds true in your personal storage. Second, there were many comments that this was worthless because it didn't stop dogs. OC is designed for people, not dogs. OC can certainly work on dogs, but there are several factors to consider. It doesn't work on all dogs, it may not work on aggressive dogs, and it can make aggressive dogs even more aggressive. You also have to keep in mind this is a gel, NOT a spray or fogger. This means you need direct eye contact with the product application. If you miss by even a little, it's not going to be effective. The gel doesn't have a straight trajectory right out of the can; you need to practice with it to learn how to spray it, because, again, it has to make direct contact with the eyes. If you want a higher success rate, go with a stream/fogger. There is a downside to that, too, which I've experienced myself. OC from a stream/fogger hangs in the air and blows around in the wind. There's a good chance you're going to take a hit from it, too. I didn't look at all the negative reviews, but of the ones I did, none said it didn't work on people. Lastly, there were negative reviews about the size being too big to put in your pocket. The size is listed in the product description. There are photos of it being held in people's hands. It comes with a belt clip for attaching to your belt. They do make smaller cans designed for everyday carry. This isn't one of them.

It works well and accurately and being a Gel keeps you and others from unintentional contact.

This is the good stuff

I've been carrying this on walks and runs with my dog after having multiple encounters with uncontrolled off-leash dogs. Until now I had always been able to deter approaching dogs by yelling and waving my hands. Tonight was the first time I actually had to use it. While returning home from a walk, an off-leash dog ran into my yard and attacked my smaller dog. I deployed the pepper gel toward the attacking dog. The first application caused the dog to disengage briefly, but the dog came back toward us again. I used the remainder of the can, which stopped the interaction and allowed us to get away safely. Overall: it did what I bought it to do. I was not injured and my dog was not seriously injured, so from that perspective it was a success. Pros: The gel formulation significantly reduced blowback. Some spray did get onto my dog during the incident, and I accidentally got some on myself afterward while rinsing her off, but the exposure was manageable. After flushing with water, both of us were fine. Given how close my dog was to the attacking dog, I appreciated that it was not a large cloud affecting everyone nearby. The size is convenient to carry while running/walking, and it was easy to access quickly when needed. Cons: The stopping power was less dramatic than I expected. This was not an instant “spray once and the dog immediately runs away” situation. It took multiple seconds of sustained spraying before the dog backed off, and the first application did not prevent the dog from returning. It felt more like the spray disrupted the attack and bought me enough time to get away rather than immediately incapacitating the dog. The range was adequate but not exceptional. The capacity was also just enough for this incident — I used the entire can during one encounter. Final thoughts: I am still glad I had it. The product worked, and the outcome was much better than trying to physically separate two dogs. I will continue carrying pepper spray/gel, although I may look for a larger capacity option for more margin. I think this is probably a realistic compromise: strong enough to stop an aggressive dog without causing permanent injury, but do not expect it to work like it does in movies. Be prepared to keep spraying, create distance, and retreat.