Before outdoor deployment, what wind-related factors must be assessed?

• A. Color of the spray.
• B. Wind direction, speed, and potential drift to bystanders.
• C. Time of day only.
• D. Humidity and barometric pressure.

Answer: (B)

Wind conditions directly control where OC spray will travel and who might be exposed, so evaluating them before outdoor deployment is essential. Knowing the wind direction tells you which way the spray will drift, wind speed indicates how far and how quickly it can travel, and assessing drift potential helps you avoid exposing bystanders, pets, or non-target individuals. If the wind could carry spray toward people or into non-target areas, you’d adjust your position or postpone deployment to prevent unintended exposure.

The other factors listed aren’t addressing wind-driven dispersion: the color of the spray doesn’t affect how it moves in the air, the time of day isn’t about dispersion, and humidity or barometric pressure aren’t the primary wind-related factors you must assess before outdoor use.