SABRE Frontiersman Bear Spray 9.2 oz (Holster Options & Multi-Pack Options) — Maximum Strength, Maximum Range & Greatest Protective Barrier Per Burst! — Effective Against All Types of Bears

product was as decribed, would buy again!

The media could not be loaded. Unfortunately, I haven't been attacked by a bear to give this product a more thorough review (just kidding - I wouldn't want that to happen at all).I can say, however, that it is nice to know I have an extra defense available to better protect my tiny chihuahua yorkie mix dog, whenever I take her for a walk.Her spirit is way bigger than her size and she has tried to charge after a coyote once. Good thing for us that the coyote showed no interest.If ever it happens that a larger animal decides to come after us, we'll have more of a chance with this product. I did test the spray, and it worked. It shot out a huge blast. They have videos on YouTube with people showing how they successfully escaped a dangerous situation and/or giving tips regarding use. For example, this one guy said that you should always use both hands when spraying to ensure it hits the target (something that would be hard to do if your walking a dog on a leash).The spray only lasts a few seconds. Short blasts in close proximity are recommended. If you've successfully sprayed an attacker, don't stick around. Exit the area immediately.Don't forget to note environmental factors like the weather. If the wind is blowing towards you, you might get the spray on you instead.It's about the size of an air freshener.I'm happy to have it. If we were attacked by a large dog, it's nice to know I can defend myself without mortally wounding that dog. I recommend this item, and would purchase it again in the future.

I already have an 8.2 oz canister of Counter Assault Bear Spray and the associated pack holster. But I wanted a backup canister to keep inside my pack in case I end up using the primary defense weapon. I chose this Frontiersman Bear Spray specifically for its differences from the Counter Assault product.First the ways they are the same......1.) Same canister diameter. This 9.2 oz canister is slightly taller. So both brands will fit in the Counter Assault holster I already own.2.) Same maximum active ingredient allowed by law for discouraging bears from getting an attitude.3.) Same trigger design with a forefinger loop and thumb operated trigger with the same glow in the dark thumb operated safety mechanism.4.) Same good reputation for working on black bears and grizzly bears.So, with those similarities there isn't a lot to relearn or adapt to in a panic situation. It appears that all the major brands.....Counter Assault, UDAP, and Frontiersman have standardized key elements of form and function. A huge kudos to this industry for adopting some sort of standardization in these safety products. If you learn to use one you can use them all. This could save a life in a bear encounter. Or a moose encounter.So what are the differences?.....1.) Rate. The Frontiersman and UDAP brands chose to almost double the flow rate of the Counter Assault bear spray. So there is much more deterrent going down range every second you hold down the trigger.2.) Time. Because of the higher flow rate but similar volume of product 8.1 oz Counter Assault vs 9.2 oz Frontiersman, the Counter Assault gives you 7 seconds of spray vs only 5 seconds for the Frontiersman.3.) Trigger. Both Frontiersman and UDAP are also similar in their trigger design. They offer less controlled bursts so it's harder to do a small burst. When you press the trigger these things will unload a lot of spray. So it's harder to test fire or use a smaller burst. Counter Assault on the other hand allows you to tailor the burst to the threat but will not get as much spray down range as fast as the Frontiersman or UDAP.4.) Range. Frontiersman claims a range of 35 feet for their 9.2 oz canister vs 30 feet for the Counter Assault 8.1 oz canister. That makes sense with the higher flow rate and the more violent propellant associated with that rate. Will 5 feet make a difference? Maybe, maybe not.I'm not sure either design approach is invalid, only different. I'd be happy to have either one in a bear encounter since a flame thrower or grenade launcher is not a practical solution. Here's what I decided to do with these two slightly different bear deterrents. I'll carry the Frontiersman in my shoulder holster mounted on my pack strap and the Counter Assault will be my backup canister I'll stow in my pack. I figure the higher flow and range of the Frontiersman will give me the best chance in a surprise encounter. But there's a high probability that I empty the canister in that one encounter. The Counter Assault backup will allow a little more finesse when I'm down to one canister so that I can possibly survive two subsequent encounters or multiple charging bears. Who knows if that's the smartest strategy. I won't know until it happens and I hope to never answer that question based on experience.

I went with it because it was tested 20 miles from me. It was supposed to be delivered on a friday. I was going huckleberry picking sunday. It arrived monday. That is why it only got 4 stars from me.The product itself seems good. Easy to remove the safety stop and replace if you didn't use. I did some practice "draws" but didn't try firing. I might order another can for my wife and get us both some of the inert test cans to practice with even though it seems simple in theory.

I don't know about bears, but this stuff certainly works on people. A can fell from a shelf in my garage this morning and discharged by my feet. It's powerful! I took a direct shot to my ankles (I had long pants on with ankle socks) followed by a lesser amount to my hands, eyes and face. The can takes seconds to empty. Fortunately, I was wearing glasses, but even so I couldn't open my eyes for several minutes. After rinsing my face with cold water, I was able to open one eye enough to find my phone to call my chemist son. Hey Siri! His advice: The product is oil based, so 1) use dish soap to wash off, rinse and repeat 2) flush eyes for 20 minutes with cold water, 3) take two to three 10+ minute cold or lukewarm showers, again using dish soap, 4) apply no oils or lotions which will trap chemical on your skin. Well, this happened about an hour ago, and symptoms are beginning to abate. My takeaway: use for bears, or crooks, only.

I bought this and used it on myself. It was the worst thing I ever experienced. My eyes mouth and my entire body experienced pure torture. I even needed to buy new shoes. This is the best self defense or wild life spay I have used. It sucks