- Fog Sprays: This is good for spraying a large area and covering the face easily, but the very fine droplets that come out don’t make it ideal for distance or windy situations.
- Stream Sprays: The most commonly used pepper spray because it can spray up to 20 feet typically, and it sprays powerfully.
- Gel Sprays: These sprays are ideal for indoor situations, but they do tend to have a little bit longer range than stream sprays.
- Foam Sprays: This is also ideal for indoor use, and it covers a larger area of the face when deployed. Lastly, Jen said she often gets asked if pepper spray is legal — and it IS legal in every US state. However, how much you can carry and where you can buy it may vary. You can review the pepper spray laws from state to state here.