Pepper spray could come in handy this season

You can never know when you will need it, but pepper spray may come in handy this festive season more than ever.

As the more people converge to enjoy the festive season, the devil's children, criminals, join them looking for who to pounce on.

The criminals loom and prey on their victims by snatching whatever it is that their hands can get hold of. Our tip here is that your security comes first, which explains why you should have a plan in mind.

There have been cases where women have been raped while leaving parties, night clubs or Christian overnights.

As you make that alarm, seeking for help, pepper spray could be the first defence that you use against your attacker.

A portable canister could save you from being robbed, raped, or kidnapped by criminals.

If you find yourself in danger, keep your spray nearby to use it on the face of someone attacking you. It will cause discomfort and give you a chance to run for your life or make an alarm calling for help.

However, if used the wrong way, it will give your attacker a chance to not only rob you clean but also harm you. When holding it, make sure the outlet is strictly on the face of the attacker so that you do not miss out on your target.  

Patrick Onyango, the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson, advises that every woman is free to have a pepper spray as a defensive weapon.

Pepper spray can be acquired from private security firms like Saracen Security Company at affordable prices. "I caution those who want to procure pepper sprays to keep them out of children as they can be harmful to them," Onyango cautioned.