Pepper spray has been around forever, and while it can give you a chance to escape a dangerous situation, it has never been able to call for help. That’s what makes SABRE’s latest product interesting. The company has taken a familiar self-defense tool and added something it has always been missing: the ability to alert other people the moment it is used.
The new SABRE Smart Pepper Spray pairs with the company’s free smartphone app. If you deploy the spray, press its detachable alert button, or trigger an SOS alert from within the app, your chosen emergency contacts instantly receive your live GPS location. Instead of fumbling to unlock your phone during a crisis, the notification is sent automatically.
The pepper spray itself doesn’t skimp on the basics either. SABRE says it uses its maximum-strength formula, offers a range of up to 14 feet, provides as much as 10 seconds of continuous spray, and features a flip-top safety along with an ergonomic grip designed for quick one-handed use. The company also says the battery is built to last without frequent charging.
I actually like this idea quite a bit. Pepper spray has always been about buying yourself enough time to get away, but that doesn’t necessarily mean someone knows you need help. Automatically sending your location to family or close friends could make a real difference, especially for people walking alone at night, students on campus, runners, or anyone traveling somewhere unfamiliar. Just keep in mind that the smart features rely on your phone and the companion app.
Of course, there is another side to this. Some people may not want a Bluetooth-connected self-defense device that depends on a smartphone. If your phone battery is dead or you leave it behind, the GPS alerts won’t work. Still, as long as you understand those limitations, this feels like a genuinely useful upgrade rather than technology being added for the sake of it.
The SABRE Smart Pepper Spray is available now for $34.99 through the company’s website and Amazon.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support NERDS.xyz.
Support independent tech journalism
NERDS.xyz is independently owned and operated. If you enjoy my coverage of Linux, AI, hardware, cybersecurity, and tech culture, consider supporting the site on Ko-fi.
Support NERDS.xyz