RESTRICTED USES: For use against aggressive bears only, not to be used against domestic animals or humans.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: To Arm and Apply: Remove yellow plastic cable tie after purchase. Place forefinger through hole in handle with thumb on safety clip curl. With thumb, pull safety clip straight back and off. Depress black actuator tab for burst of spray. Aim at face and eyes of aggressive bears. Press trigger using short bursts. To Disarm: Replace safety clip by pushing firmly with thumb until audible “snap” is heard. Check to see if safety is completely in place. No gap should be visible between actuator handle and safety clip. Inert canisters may be purchased for test-firings and to experience the distance and width of the spray. If COUNTER ASSAULT is test-fired, clean nozzle and bottle with soap and water to remove residual scent from can. Do not test-fire in areas inhabited by bears. This test could prove invaluable in actual use. Range 4 to 9 meters. Canister empties in approximately 7.2 seconds/10 blasts.

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PRECAUTIONS: KEEP OUR OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Capsicum sprays have been proven effective in deterring bears approaching closely. Use only as a last resort. Capsaicin sprays will not repel bears from treated objects or areas. Do not spray objects (e.g. tents, clothing) or areas with this product. This product is for spraying the face of aggressive bears only and is not to be used against domestic animals or human beings. There is no guaranteed method of responding to a bear encounter, each encounter is unique. Strict attention to the advice of wildlife professionals on safety is advised. Sever irritation to nose, respiratory and skin areas can occur. Wash hands before touching eyes or face and prior to using the washroom. Use outside only. Persons with respiratory problems or wearing contact lenses should not use this product. WHEN TRAVELING DO NOT STORE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Contact air carriers for regulations concerning air transport. Be careful not to puncture canister and do not expose to temperatures above 50° C. Do not store in temperatures below 0° C. DO NOT INCINERATE.

DISPOSAL: When container is empty, press valve to release all pressure. Dispose of empty container in accordance with Provincial requirements. For information on disposal of unused, unwanted product, contact the MANUFACTURER OR THE PROVINCIAL REGULATORY AGENCY.

FIRST AID: If contact occurs with skin, nose or eyes, remove contact lenses, and flush thoroughly with water. DO NOT RUB. Symptoms usually disappear within one hour, however, if symptoms persist obtain medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Treat Symptomatically.

Delivery Method - Atomized fogger blast
More effective than foam, stream or cone sprays. Distributes a large amount of high pressure spray into the target area, requiring less accuracy than other methods.

Shelf life - 4 years
We recommend you replace your product after 4 years. Nothing in the canister goes bad, but like all pressurized aerosols, it can lose pressure over time and you may not get the maximum performance from the canister. Each canister is marked with an expiration date on the label. (see picture below) Industry standard shelf life is one to two years.

Spray range & width
The diagram below helps illustrate how Counter Assault can be used at a standoff range of 18 to 35 feet with an 8.1 ounce canister.

TO ARM AND APPLY
Designed for one-hand operation. Place forefinger through the hole in the handle with your thumb on the safety clip curl. With thumb, pull safety clip straight back and off
(fig 1).

Depress actuator tab for burst of spray (fig 2). Aim slightly downward in front of the bear at the eyes and face. Depress actuator tab for 1-2 seconds in order to create a barrier of spray between you and the bear. Stop to evaluate the impact of wind and other factors and adjust your aim if needed before spraying again.

TO DISARM
Replace safety clip by pushing firmly with thumb until audible snap is heard (fig 3). Check to see if safety is completely in place. No gap should be visible between actuator handle and safety clip.

While Counter Assault products stop assailants quickly, the inflammatory results of capsaicin are temporary and have no lasting side effects.

The effects of Counter Assault typically last for approximately 30-45 minutes, and discomfort can be somewhat relieved by washing with lots of cool water. A non-oil based soap (Johnson’s Baby Wash, no tears formula) can be used and will help remove the pepper oil from the skin. Once completed, pat dry with a cloth towel. DO NOT RUB

If symptoms persist over an hour, seek medical attention.


CAUTION! This product is no substitute for common sense