As much as no one wants to actual use, a good preparation for it is just as important as the pepper spray itself. In order to control the safe handling so that in an emergency, therefore it is advisable, before once with a "second" (!) Spray the function to check (not necessarily the effect) and to become familiar with these. If experiencing any problems come to light, thus remains the possibility of time switching to another pepper spray. For this reason, I have sacrificed a spray can for a small spray test, which revealed the following:
The content presented initially for six short puffs, then the pressure eased considerably after and a significant part of the remaining contents breaks down as follows in an unfavorable pepper cloud. At Wind standstill I could measure a maximum range from 4.5 to 5 meters with the spray only up to a maximum distance of 4 meters runs very accurately. Order to reach as realistic and practical test conditions (which is not so easy), the pepper spray was not factory at this time, but already over a year old and 19 months before the expiry date, but unused. As with any spray escapes the propellant over time and all by itself out of the can, which would be a possible explanation for the sudden drop in pressure. As long as one does not use the pepper spray on the expiry date, should be given a reliable function. In spite of all I was pleased with the results of spray tests. In a pepper spray with focused beam (like this one) may indeed require some practice targets, but the risk of self-contamination is it compared to spray much lower. Who Sprühart you cope better, everyone must try.
Another point of criticism is the unfavorable engineered cap that had me instantly an eyesore. While these may be able to prevent the inadvertent initiation, by the required departure but can in case of emergency will be lost valuable time which may not stay with me. It may also cause a two-handed operation are necessary. I decided, therefore, to remove the cap immediately. So I have to be more careful though when worn, but in return would facilitate considerably the use. However, the resistance when pressing the valve seems to be large enough to prevent accidental actuation. In addition, the valve is still surrounded by a housing, so that only the recessed push button is released.
Conclusion: For anyone looking for an inexpensive and practical oriented pepper spray without any extras, is the Klever probably a good choice. Although it shows its weaknesses and is by no means perfect, but for the price unbeatable. High concentration and good sharpness indicate a sufficient effect. Allows to ward off animals in emergency (§34 StGB), against man only self-defense (Article 32 of the Criminal Code), the latter may be a determination. I therefore recommend to anyone who wants to carry a pepper spray for self-defense, before reading the relevant legal texts, and with the self-defense right to put (proportionality, court rulings, etc.) apart. This can be avoided from the outset nasty surprises.
