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Metro Defender D2 - Onyx is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Orders ship from our warehouse in Appleton, WI. The majority of in-stock orders leave the warehouse within 1-2 business days. Personalized/laser-engraved orders may require more time.
Orders ship either UPS or USPS. Orders over $99 qualify for free standard ground
shipping (Continental US). Some exclusions apply. OC Defenders and Inserts may only be shipped via UPS
Ground.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: a limited assortment of products is available for worldwide shipping. This includes primarily flashlights, training gear, lifestyle products and other non-restricted items. Batons, restraints, OC and other restricted items are strictly prohibited from international shipping and will automatically be removed from international shopping cart.
Real feedback from the field
"I have given one of these to both my sisters and my wife. I inspect them yearly and have seen that in over 5 years they haven't needed to be replaced. I also love how simple the inserts are to swap."
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ASP Defender® OC (pepper spray) devices are unique in form and function. Unlike other self defense sprays, Defenders are designed to hold and activate horizontally—this has the benefit of helping to ensure the spray goes where it’s meant to, minimizing the risk of spraying in the wrong direction. It also supports the “Defender Forward” protective/reactive body position that ASP teaches in its Be Your Own Defender (“BYOD”) training classes. Defenders are able to operate this way thanks to a proprietary aerosol canister and valve system (together called the Insert). The Insert is replaceable, so if used or when a recommended change date (marked on valve) comes up, you don’t have to throw away your entire pepper spray device. Just discard the inexpensive insert, and reload the Defender with a new one.
The standard ASP “Heat” Insert (one included with the Defender) is packed with the exact same OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) irritant used by law enforcement. It’s a 10% concentration of 1.4% major capsaicinoids—a potent formula capable of quickly disabling an attacker, buying you time to get away. Inert “Test” spray Inserts are also available for practice, or for safely function testing your Defender. The D2 size Defender contains approximately twelve half-second bursts, with a five foot range (may vary with conditions). A D1 size is also available, with approximately six bursts.
NEW for 2024—Heat Inserts include invisible UV dye, to assist law enforcement in assailant identification. Note that dealer inventory may vary.
The Metro Defender model is made of meticulously engineered and machined aluminum, so it’s lightweight yet virtually indestructible. It’s got a micro-knurled surface for a secure grip. Like all Defender models, it’s compact and discreet, so you can carry it anywhere. It features a quick, intuitive thumb-release safety and O-ring sealed dispersal port. Its solid brass actuator has a hole for attaching to your key ring as an alternate carry method.
IMPORTANT: Pepper spray cannot be shipped to AK, HI, MA, NY, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands or internationally. May be shipped to other locations via ground service only. If you are in a prohibited shipping location, click here to find your nearest ASP retailer.
Read more about state-by-state pepper spray laws and regulations here
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Overall rating: 4.9333334 / 5 from 30 reviews.
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"Well made. Effective Design."
"This company stands behind their products and their customers. They have gained a customer and advocate for life."
"I liked the compact size and the replaceable cartridge available for the OC & the Inert. It's great that it can be used as an impact weapon almost like a baton in the closed position. I also liked the positive feel of the lock and unlock mechanism of the Defender. I just have two comments with the device one being minor and the other pretty significant to me. First the minor. The plastic lock and unlock operation of the mechanism but the bigger issue to me is the aerosol dispersion of the defender. They slightest breeze and both of us are going to be impacted with it and I might get more of it depending on the environment. However, having said that, every tool has a spec for its optimum use. I love the heavy-duty construction and its portability. It's not going to be prone to accidental discharge. I bought two and gave one to a friend."
"I've had this style of pepper spray / OC for a long time. I had trained with it as both OC and impact weapon, but the recent Be Your Own Defender course I took with it doesn't teach it to be used as an impact weapon. I like the concealment value being that people used to think it was just a mini-maglite flashlight. These days you could probably just tell someone who saw it and inquired that it was a vape pen, and they'd believe it. It gives a decent cloud of quality pepper spray and is pretty intuitive to use. I don't have any experience with the smaller models. Be sure to pick up some extra training units."
"I haven't had to use this thankfully but I feel safer carrying one on my key ring and one in my purse, I bought three more for other women in my family. It looks just like a flashlight & it's easy to use. . you never know when you're going to need it."
"Compact and easily concealed. I've had my hand on this discretely a couple of times and no one saw it (and I didn't have to use it fortunately)."
"Purchased 2, well made, high quality personal defense units. Easily concealed and ease of use."
"In the 12yrs that I’ve owned my palm defender it’s been used twice, once by accident in a car dealership and cleared out the whole building. Second was in self defense, even 10yrs old that second spray was just as strong. Cleared most of a big building. Love that it looks like a mag light and is very discreet. After the self defense incident I bought more for my company. Definitely a great product."
"I haven't had to use the pepper spray but the cost was pretty reasonable for two, they're easy to carry in any pocket, and give me confidence in my ability to respond when I can't carry a firearm."
"Excellent product. Being pepper spray, I haven't had a need for it yet. Easily carried, easily activated. It should work as described. One in the car, the other for carry. Thanks ASP."