What is the primary goal of using OC spray?

• A. Stop the person's intent to harm.
• B. Escape the scene without confrontation.
• C. Subdue through pain.
• D. Deter by creating a barrier.

Answer: (A)

OC spray is used to quickly interrupt an unfolding threat by causing immediate, temporary irritation in the eyes, airways, and skin. This disruption makes it difficult for the aggressor to continue the attack, giving you a chance to create distance, escape, and seek help. The core idea is safety: stop the person’s ability to harm you long enough for you to get away, not to punish or overpower them through pain or to rely on a physical barrier. That's why the best answer is that the primary goal is to stop the person's intent to harm. If used, it should be in self-defense, proportionate to the threat, and followed by leaving the scene and getting to safety.