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What is Bear Spray Made of?
Ingredient #1: Capsaicin: Bear spray contains a concentrated form of capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them spicy. Counter Assault bear spray contains the maximum 2% caps...
Bear Spray Vs. Pepper Spray
What is the difference between bear spray and pepper spray?
Is bear spray the same as pepper spray? No, bear spray and self-defense OC pepper spray are not interchangeable and have key differences....
Adventure Ready Brands Expands Outdoor Portfolio With Counter Assault Acquisition - July 10, 2019
Parent company of leading brands including After Bite, Adventure Medical Kits, Survive Outdoors Longer continues growth strategy with most recent acquisition
Counter Assault manufactures and m...
40 Foot Bear Spray Press Release - October 15, 2018
Monday, October 15, 2018
New 40 Foot Bear Spray from Counter Assault
Counter Assault once again has proven to be the leader in bear spray, making the first true advance in twenty years. Counter As...
Counter Assault Bear Spray Reviews & Testimonials
Bear Spray Saved My Life
"Just wanted to let you folks know that your Counter Assault Bear Spray Product saved my life this past Sunday. I was hiking off trail in the Lamar Valley and encountered a...
History of Bear Spray
In the mid 1980s, after a series of deadly bear attacks, a graduate student at the University of Montana named Carrie Hunt conducted experiments to see what may stop a charging bear. Hunt worked un...
Where to Buy Bear Spray from Counter Assault
Looking for bear spray near you?
Here is where to buy Counter Assault bear spray. Check out these store locators from some of our retailers to find Counter Assault bear spray near you.
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What You Need to Know About Bear Spray
Bear Safety
How can I avoid bear encounters?
Bear spray is not a substitute for vigilance or following proper safety precautions. Avoid hiking at dusk or dawn when bears are most active. Hike in gr...