Description
Fox Labs built its reputation on one thing: heat that actually stops a threat. The Five Point Three formula inside this 1.5 oz can runs a blistering 5.3 million Scoville Heat Units from a 2% oleoresin capsicum blend, which puts it well above the half-million to two-million range you'll find on most sprays at the counter. It's an oil-based formula rather than water-based, and that matters in the real world: oil carries farther, clings harder, and hits with more disruption when it reaches the face and eyes.
What Sets the Fox Labs Five Point Three Apart
This is the legacy formula carried by municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement, plus the U.S. military. The stream pattern throws a tight, accurate line that reaches roughly 17 to 20 feet, which keeps distance between you and a threat while cutting down the risk of blowback that fog and cone patterns can kick up in the wind. Each 1.5 oz can holds around 18 half-second bursts, so you've got room to deploy, reassess, and go again if you need to.
Carry Features on the 1.5 oz Flip-Top
The spring-loaded flip top is the quiet hero here. It sits over the actuator and guards against accidental discharge in a pocket, bag, or glovebox, yet flips clear fast with a natural thumb-forward motion when things get serious. The canister stands about 4 inches tall with a 1-3/8 inch diameter, so it rides easily in a jacket pocket, console, or purse without pulling you down.
Why the Details Matter
The formula is non-flammable and Taser/ECD safe, meaning it won't ignite if an electronic device is deployed nearby. It also carries an invisible UV marking dye that tags an assailant for identification under black light if they run before help arrives. Every can is stamped with a manufacture date and carries roughly a three-year shelf life, so you always know exactly where your spray stands. Made in the USA.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Personal Security Products (Fox Labs)
- Model: Five Point Three
- Manufacturer Part Number: 152FTSDB
- UPC: 817444010041
- Formula: 2% OC (Oleoresin Capsicum), oil-based
- Heat Rating: 5.3 Million Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
- Spray Pattern: Stream
- Net Weight: 1.5 oz
- Range: Approx. 17 to 20 feet
- Bursts: Approx. 18 half-second bursts
- Safety: Spring-loaded flip top
- Marking Dye: Invisible UV dye for suspect ID
- Flammability: Non-flammable, Taser/ECD safe
- Canister Size: Approx. 4 in H x 1-3/8 in diameter
- Shelf Life: Approx. 3 years, manufacture date stamped
- Color: Black
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- 1 Fox Labs Five Point Three 1.5 oz flip-top stream pepper spray canister
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot is the Fox Labs Five Point Three formula?
It's rated at 5.3 million Scoville Heat Units using a 2% OC blend, which is one of the hottest self-defense sprays on the market. Most pepper sprays land somewhere between half a million and two million Scovilles, so this sits well above the pack. That heat is the reason the formula is carried by police, corrections officers, and military personnel.
What's the difference between the stream and cone versions?
This is the stream pattern, which fires a tight, accurate line of spray that reaches roughly 17 to 20 feet. A stream gives you better range and cuts down on blowback in windy conditions, but it rewards decent aim since the pattern is narrow. The cone or fog versions trade some accuracy for wider coverage at closer distances.
Does the flip top prevent accidental discharge?
Yes. The spring-loaded flip top covers the actuator so it won't fire on its own while it's riding in a pocket, bag, or console. When you need it, the top flips clear quickly with a natural thumb-forward motion for a fast deployment.
How long does the Fox Labs pepper spray last before it expires?
Each can carries roughly a three-year shelf life and is stamped with a manufacture date, so you can always check exactly how fresh your unit is. It's smart to replace it on schedule since a pressurized aerosol loses reliability over time. The 1.5 oz can holds around 18 half-second bursts, giving you plenty of practice and real-use capacity.





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