# Pepper Spray Phones The SmartGuard Defense Mechanism Keep You and Your Phone Safe By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartguard References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/iphone-pepper-spray-case-will-scare-off-the-bad-guys/) & [smartguard.pro](http://smartguard.pro/en/smartguard.php) The [SmartGuard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-smartguard) pepper spray smart phone case helps keep you safe from any attackers. This handy case attaches onto the side of an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sectock-privacy-phone-case) and can be activated simply by detaching it from the phone. As soon as the canister is detached, it's ready to fend off any attackers. The spray has a 5-foot range and sprays for 6 1/2 seconds. Don't worry about accidentally spraying yourself, because the SmartGuard spay is locked while still attached to the phone. Once the spray has been used up, simply attach another small capsule and the weapon is good to go. The SmartGuard [pepper spray iPhone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcase-unicorn-beetle-grip) is dangerous only for attackers, but safe and reliable for users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Self-defense:** The integration of self-defense features into smartphone accessories presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal safety technology. - **Mobile Protection Solutions:** The development of innovative smartphone cases and accessories that provide personal protection is a potential area for disruptive innovation in the mobile industry. - **Smartphone Defense Mechanisms:** The advancement of smartphone cases with built-in defense mechanisms, such as pepper spray, offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal security technology. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Safety:** The personal safety industry can explore the integration of self-defense capabilities into smartphone accessories, providing consumers with enhanced security options. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can capitalize on the growing demand for innovative smartphone cases and accessories that prioritize personal protection. - **Tech Security:** The tech security industry has the potential to disrupt the market by developing advanced defense mechanisms for smartphones, catering to the need for personal safety in the digital age. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Security-Enhancing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirotta-case.md) - [Scent-Encapsulated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-scent-phone-case.md) - [Personal Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-n-case.md) - [Anti-Intrusion Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sectock-privacy-phone-case.md) - [Action Button Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangcase.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Jewelry-Like Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmour-candy-corner-protectors.md)