Pepper Shot 1.2% MC 4 oz Pepper Spray – Stream, Fogger & Flip Top, 2 Million SHU, 13-18 Ft Range, 18-20 Bursts, UV Dye, Belt Holster Included

More Capacity, Same Formula

The 4 oz Pepper Shot is the same 1.2% major capsaicinoids formula as the smaller canisters — just more of it. Where the 2 oz version gives you 6-10 bursts at 8-10 feet, this one gives you 18-20 bursts at 13-18 feet. That’s not a marginal difference. If you want something for home use, for a vehicle, or as a primary carry piece where capacity matters more than minimizing size, the 4 oz makes more sense than forcing a keychain canister to do a bigger job.

Comes with a leatherette holster and belt clip so it’s carry-ready from the start. Available in stream, fogger, and flip-top configurations — same as the 2 oz, so you can pick based on where you plan to use it.

Who This Pepper Spray Is For

People who want a home-use canister that has real capacity. A 4 oz canister near the back door or on a nightstand makes sense. You’re not trying to minimize bulk — you want something you know has plenty of formula if it’s ever needed.

It also works for anyone who belt-carries and prefers more capacity over a smaller profile. Security workers, apartment building staff, people who spend time in parking lots or outdoor areas — anywhere the extra range (13-18 feet) and extra bursts are worth the slightly larger canister.

Campers and hikers sometimes keep a 4 oz canister accessible for the same reason — more capacity, more range, and the formula works the same on wildlife as it does in any other situation. Worth checking whether the specific formula is rated for that use before relying on it, but the size is practical for outdoor carry in a pack or bag.

Formula and Performance

The 8.5% oleoresin capsicum formula is derived from 2 million Scoville heat units of raw pepper. The 1.2% major capsaicinoids concentration is the active measure that matters — it tells you how much of the formula is the compounds that actually cause the response. At 1.2% MC, this is near the upper range of what civilian-use sprays carry.

The effects are the same as the smaller canisters: the mucous membranes swell making breathing difficult, and the veins in the eyes swell causing involuntary eye closure. Effects last up to 45 minutes with no permanent damage. UV dye is mixed into the formula, leaving an invisible mark that shows under ultraviolet light — useful for identification purposes afterward.

Choosing between stream and fogger mostly comes down to where you’ll use it. Stream is better outdoors — more accurate, holds up in wind, reaches the longer end of the 13-18 foot range. Fogger disperses more widely and works well indoors or in a garage, but is more susceptible to blowback in wind. Flip top is a variation in actuator style — a matter of preference for some people over a locking actuator.

Practical Details

Canister measures approximately 5½” x 1½”. Weight: 0.41-0.50 lbs depending on variant. Contains 4 oz of formula. Stream variant reaches 15-18 feet; fogger reaches 13-15 feet. 18-20 one-second bursts. Safety: flip-top or locking actuator depending on variant. Includes leatherette holster with belt clip and UV identifying dye. Manufactured by Safety Technology. Check local regulations — some states have size or formula restrictions on pepper spray.

If you’re looking for a canister with real capacity and real range — one that makes sense at home, in the car, or on a belt when size isn’t the constraint — the 4 oz Pepper Shot is the practical choice.

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