According to manufacturer guidelines, OC spray stock should be checked for which of the following?

• A. Amount of bursts available
• B. Storage of the OC
• C. Shelf life
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that keeping OC spray stock ready and effective requires attention to multiple factors, not just one. Manufacturer guidelines generally call for checking how many bursts remain to ensure you have enough deployment capacity, ensuring storage conditions are appropriate so the propellant and the OC remain stable, and verifying the shelf life to confirm the spray will perform as expected when needed. Each of these aspects affects whether the spray will function reliably in a real situation: enough bursts means you won’t run out mid-incident, proper storage prevents degradation from heat, moisture, or sunlight, and a valid shelf life means the active ingredient and propellant are still effective. Because all three elements matter for readiness and effectiveness, the recommended practice is to check all of them together.