Usually, women tend to feel 100% unsafe especially when they stay outside the home. Simple self-defense weapons like a peeper spray bottle can not only give a woman confidence but also give her a scope to defend herself and run away from attackers or muggers on the road. Let’s take a look at how to prepare pepper spray at home. How Effective is Pepper Spray For Self Defense Pepper spray can be a great self-defense solution. The spray bottle is easy to carry into your pocket or bag. Using this homemade liquid you can save yourself from the dangers posed by people, dogs, and other animals.  Generally, pepper spray is non-lethal and it doesn't have any long-lasting effects. It can be effective to end an attack without the use of physical force or violent action. Usually, it is easy to use without having years of training. It can temporarily blind the attacker, so is a self-defense tool that is its main usefulness. Read Avoy App for the Safety of Girls: A Splendid Step to Build a Secure Bangladesh However, Pepper spray doesn’t work on everyone. It can affect the person suffering from mental illness, altered states of mind due to the use of narcotics, or pain tolerance as seen in toughened criminals.  The target area of pepper spray is very small. It mainly targets the eyes. When the attacker wears glasses or a mask, the effects of pepper spray will be very poor.  However, pepper spray may not be effective in highly stressful and violent situations, especially when the assault or attack happens from a much closer distance. read Best Martial Arts for Women: Know the purposes, risks, requirements How to Make Self-defense Pepper Spray at Home  Ingredients and Instructions List of required items to make pepper spray at home -6 chili peppers  - 2 Tbsp of crushed garlic -baby oil or vegetable oil (e.g. olive oil) -a container for the substance, a funnel, a food dehydrator, and an oven for drying the chili peppers. -a bottle of water Moreover, you need an appropriate intact spray bottle without having any holes in the sidebar.  Read Making Bangladesh safer for women Instructions for DIY Pepper Spray Step 1. Fry the chili peppers  Step 2. Then chop the peppers (finely) and pour them into one cup Step 3. Add the remaining ingredients  Step 4. Mix them well   Step 5. Put the mixture into one bottle through a funnel and let it sit till the next morning in the cold to make it more effective. Step 6. Now, place a safety cap. Finally, pour the substance into a spray bottle, and now your pepper spray solution is ready. Try to keep it in a cool place and use it in case of danger. This substance will be good for up to 3 months. Read Women's security: Bangladesh fully committed to WPS agenda Precautions for Peer Spay for Self-defense Remember to protect your body, respiratory system, and the environment while making or using pepper spray. Never forget to keep your eyes covered, save your hands with rubber gloves and wear a protective mask to avoid breathing the vapors of Pepper Spay.  Avoid making the pepper solution by yourself if you are allergic to peppers. Be alert about the misuse of pepper spray. Remember, it may immobilize the person who deploys it and accidentally blow it back onto you and into your eyes if it is the time windy or rainy. Read Madrasa girl comes under acid attack in Rajshahi Conclusion Pepper spray can be a simple but practical weapon to cause harm to your attacker without a knife or firearm. It can be effective to escape a fight and run away. You can make homemade pepper spray if you don’t want to use powdered or ground ones. So far, we have discussed how to make pepper spray at home for your self-defense. Don’t forget to take precautions while preparing or applying Pepper spray.