EDIT: Also, I'm still extremely shaky, panicky, and emotional about it all so please be nice while replying, not sure I can deal with being blasted right now. Once again in the UK, the rights of the attacker are put above any rights of the victim. It is actually part of their war on the West Jihad by rape.. If you can't use pepper spray, then perhaps you can carry a can of deodorant in your bag and use that? Since I'm from Louisiana, I always bring a travel-sized bottle of Tabasco in my checked luggage. In Ireland, an Garda Sochna have recently been given pepper spray in an attempt to reduce attacks on its officers, however they remain an unarmed force. She said she'd tell her son to get me a can that I can keep in my pocket if I'm out in my garden late at night. Press J to jump to the feed. It doesn't require specialized training or holsters. Some American jurisdictions used to ban pepper sprays, and several still ban stun guns. One trip will solve most of those problems. It is classified in French law as a category 6 weapon. DON'T leave your drink unattended and preferably be in a group of two or more so that you watch out for each other. Mace Brand pepper spray is created with OC, Oleoresin capsicum. I don't care if it's illegal to use it against humans. Do you know where I would find one of those? Fast Facts. I carry home made pepper spray. You are not going to go down dark alleys or go anywhere with strange men. Currently its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968. Pepper spray in the UK carries the same legal penalties as carrying a gun does. Typically, it is legal to carry pepper spray in public. Hope that's what you meant. If you want to own a pepper spray, It's best to check with your district . The use of pepper spray against humans is however permitted in self-defence situations. Safety is a concern for many Malaysians, but we still prefer not to break the law when taking care of ourselves. I dont think that anyone should have to apply for a license to protect themselves with a non lethal tool. I believe you can get it at the DM drugstore. I might be a bit extreme, but if I'm going out alone I usually take off around seven-thirty in the evening. An hour after we got home, we left headed back to the airport. Free to carry, too. Personally, I prefer sulphuric acid in the face. It can only be distributed to buyers over the age of 18 and against eviction. Second, even the article you linked doesn't say it's illegal. Read more about this topic: Pepper Spray, Legality, The Cold War began with the division of Europe. Pepper spray is illegal, while bear spray isn't If you participate in outdoor activities like hiking and camping, bear spray is necessary, which is why it's legal. The repellant can technically be pepper spray, as long as it's designated purpose is to fend off animals. Exactly the opposite.. Thank you all for being so kind. Would that not be tie ideal outcome from an attack irrespective weather or not you are made or female? Carrying it at (or on the way to and from) demonstrationsmay still be punished. The regulations on this vary by country, and in some it's considered a prohibited weapon. 1924), The people of Western Europe are facing this summer a series of tragic dilemmas. You can still buy pepper spray though. In Switzerland, Germany, and Portugal, pepper spray is permitted with a license. We were all once novice travelers, too. Its non lethal and a deterrent. Products must be classified and labelled as at least irritating (Xi;R36/37). In Norway, pepper spray is illegal for civilians. He must at least threaten you with violence. In Europe they would skillfully pickpocket you, you would not even know about it so pepper spray would be to no help. Something about this just doesn't kinda read quite right? To carry on school property, the user must have permission and be at least 21 years old. This means you should not sell or transfer pepper spray to anyone else. In germany you are allowed to carry pepper spray as a defense against animals, the can should be marked with "Tierabwehr" or "Spray gegen tiere" if it has it not, its illegal! However, you may be able to pack . Think a moment about that. None are illegal to carry. This tool shall not be used to threaten, coerce, or harm another individual or animal unless the same is attempted on you. I did a quick search and couldn't find much on the Personal Attack Alarmas, but found a store which sells some other kind of spray which is (according to the store) legal for defence against humans in Germany. I'm not quite sure why you think that sort of thing would be necessary? However, some states have regulations on the type, strength, and size of the spray. For the record: info for the first paragraph comes from the newspaper. [20] Under Army Regulation 190-14, certified U.S. Army law enforcement or security personnel working in an official capacity are the only persons authorized to possess and administer pepper spray on military facilities, Bergman said. That's not true. In Hungary, pepper spray is reserved for law enforcement (including civilian members of the auxiliary police); civilians may carry canisters filled with maximum 20 grams of any other lachrymatory agent. Pepper spray can be legally purchased and used in Canada if: A) The spray clearly indicates on its dispenser that it is intended for animal, such as bear mace, and not human use Id imagine that in most cases the attacker would just leave you alone. In the United States, using pepper spray is legal in all 50 states. Self-service is not permitted and the customer must be informed of safe storage, use and disposal. Keep it and never alowed to Cary it unconcealed, or and under the influence of alcohol (straight yo prison for that) if you go out for a pint you need to leave ot home. Justified use against humans as self-defence is allowed. I feel as if my "Americanized" way of thinking has kept me in the dark to the outside world. Illegal on airplanes and in most countries. France: It is legal for anyone over the age of 18 to buy pepper spray from a military armory or surplus business. Some studies have found no adverse effects beyond the effects described above. There are certain jurisdictions where it is legal for a person under 18 to have pepper spray. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5 (1) (b) of the Firearms Act 1968. Megan, That question has been asked before on the HelpLine, so I'll reiterate some of the comments I've used in the past. Do not submit any personal or private information unless you are authorized and have voluntarily consented to do so. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968. A local police spokesman said: It is illegal to possess and use pepper spray, so she will likely to be charged for that. She also faced a 50 fine. Same with (young) children and teens, unless of course the avoidance would be an immanent threat to your health and wellbeing (like - even children and dead-drunk people are dangerouse with a knife). Salt shakers are okay. Travel is easy. Plan the trip, don't hesitate on going out of fear. It really is no different than hopping on a plane here, and getting off someplace elseexcept this time you will be in a city where some of the people don't speak your language and they use Euros. For (proven) self defense any necessary measure is legal. Furthermore, these "small weapons" are only for emergency use and are not allowed to be carried in public in Germany. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. So - basically - as long as you say after an attack that you have this because of your fear of animals, then you carried pepper spray legally and also used it in a legal way. Just don't experiment with it in an enclosed space. State law prohibits the sale of pepper spray to individuals under 18 years old. What is pepper spray? From looking at Pepper spray / mace - defence against dog attacks briefly, it seems to be legal. As others have said if it ends up in court the burden is then on you to prove you needed to use the spray. As I said (and subject to gideon's reservations about making absolutely sure the person is attacking you and you didn't forget your paranoia-pills that morning), I would find it absolutely amazing if a judge in a court hears your story about a rapist with a knife in his hand attacking you and put you in jail for repelling him with pepper spray. However it is legal to carry only those under 20 grams of payload, and NON-pepper ones. So if someone steals your iPhone today, you won`t be able to spray it when you see it next week. Police officers are allowed to carry pepper spray as part of their standard equipment. At least in Bayern it is so. If enough people shout loud enough maybe we can be heard? Laglig frsvarsspray | Kjell.com Michael Karnerfors The case has caused outrage on social media. Maenner also stressed that it is illegal to wear any form of pepper spray, regardless of its purpose, at demonstrations and large public gatherings. They have a specific mark and any canister or device not containing this approved mark is considered restricted and illegal. You may even face deportation from the UK. In Sweden, possession of pepper spray is legal with a weapons possession licence. GRAFENWHR, Germany German laws allow you to wear certain forms of pepper spray, but army regulations prohibit you from putting it on the post. It sounded like a good idea to bring it with me, but I guess not. Turkey is overwhelmingly in Asia and one third of Istanbul is in Asia. In general, if someone is so exessivly drunk that he has to dicide which of the 5 versions he sees of you, the self defence right against that person is limited and they have to first try to avoid. no, if the government wants to prosecute you for harming a person, they have to prove that the person did not attack you. In Switzerland, Germany and Portugal, pepper spray is allowed with a license. Crazy Somalians? Sprays intended for use against animals like the ones the postal workers carry aren't -- legally -- weapons at all but tools, and can therefore be owned and carried by anybody. If they misuse the spray it is taken from them & their licence is suspended or taken away from them completely just like a shot gun licence. [29] It is a federal offence to carry or send pepper spray on board a commercial aircraft or to possess it beyond the security metal detectors at the airport []. Understand that if you email us, you are agreeing to the use of an unsecured method and understand that all replies will be sent in the same fashion, which you are hereby authorizing. As I said in my other post, I used to carry pepper spray myself. "Using mace or using pepper spray, definitely on some level is appealing or at least having it in my . To class Pepper spray/Mace in the same class as a Section 5 handgun is just plain stupidity. Yet you owned the gun illegally. If a would be assailant is prepared to inflict harm on another person in the course of a crime, it would be reasonable to expect that they would deserve some form of retaliation in return. Some guy attacks you. Ans we have Lowest stabb crime and gun crime in Europe. Possession of this spray by persons other than Garda is an offence under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, as the spray is legally classed as a firearm. In Germany NO licence required for Peppersprays (pfefferspray) IF there is a TIERABWHERGERAT (defense against animals) label on them. If you travel smartly (see the "Safety" section on this site) and imagine that you are in your own town not a dangerous U.S. city, you will have a Wonderful and Safe trip. Pepper spray is typically dispersed into the air as an aerosol or small particles in a liquid spray. It is legal to buy pepper spray which stays it's against dogs, however it's illegal if it's says it's against humans. Taking Pepper Spray to Europe IS NOT a good idea! In Germany, the only allowed pepper spray is for the defense against animals. Pepper Sprays are legal in Germany but require a "kleiner Waffenschein". That actually sounds really great. Believe it or not, pepper spray is legal in all 50 states. The head of the FBI`s less-than-lethal weapons program at the time of the 1991 study, Special Agent Thomas W. W. Ward, was fired by the FBI and sentenced to two months in prison for receiving payments from a pepper spray manufacturer while he was conducting and writing the FBI study that eventually approved pepper spray for FBI use. Pepper spray, and Other small non-lethal weapons. Pepper Sprays are legal in Germany but require a "kleiner Waffenschein". And I've only once ever been pickpocketed and even then all they got was a broken mobile phone! In France trade is license-free and ownership is legal for those over 18 but carry can be punished with a fine depending from the quantity and concentration. I was recently a bit shaken up by a rather strange (but ultimately harmless) person on the tube and asked a policeman I know in the UK what he would recommend, as pepper spray is illegal there whatever the intended use. From the manufacturer Product Description For serious protection and the most extreme stopping power available, turn to the SABRE Magnum 120 Pepper Spray. Unlike self defense in most other countries, German self defense covers every means that is effective. It's illegal to use the pepper spray against humans here. Europe has to protect itself against violent muslims and, if incapacitant agents work, OK. According to USAG Bavaria's German Polizei Liaison, Gerhard Maenner, animal-repellent pepper spray is not considered a weapon in Germany and anyone over 18 is authorized to carry it. Mace Brand is actually a brand of pepper spray. Anything necessary to protect your life or protect you from harm is legal. I now believe Megan is not a serious poster ( hesitate to use the "t" word) but if she is, she should never leave Wilkesboro. Therefore, manufacturing, selling, or using goods comparable to pepper spray is a criminal offence according to Canada self-defence laws. Most people from all countries, creeds and colours are law abiding citizens. In Lithuania, every stabbing attack was stopped by pepper spray. Defence spray works the same as pepper spray, but it does not contain any chili pepper and is completely legal. is the type of nuisance you could run into. A pepper spray will cost anywhere between $20 to $50 depending on its size but is only legal to . Any related content reflect only the views of the project owner. It's easy! In Germany, pepper sprays labelled for the purpose of defense against animals may be owned and carried by anyone (even minors). Self-defense sprays are categorized as weapons in New Jersey. The use of both against people in an act of self defense is, like u/MisterMysterios and u/Ooops2278 said, allowed and you won't be charged but if the police/district attorney don't see a act of self defense you will be charged of dangerous bodily harm ("Gefhrliche Krperverletzung"), The use of both against people in an act of self defense is [] allowed and you won't be charged but if the police/district attorney don't see a act of self defense you will be charged of dangerous bodily harm ("Gefhrliche Krperverletzung"). If you have a spray designed to repel aggressive dogs but then you get attacked by a human, it will work on the human. Belgium: Pepper spray is classified as a prohibited weapon. I strongly reject. Should I even consider taking something like that with me? You should be prosecuted IF you use Pepper spray offensively, but purely in the defensive role should and must be 100% legal. Any self-defense spray may legally contain no more than oz. This is against the law in Japan, as pocket knives are regarded as weapons. State law requires civilians to use pepper spray only in self-defence, and could face criminal charges if used in any other context.. Yes, pepper spray and other self defence items should items should be legal and feely available to 5hose that feel the need to posses them as they well feel the need ton protect themselves and pepper spray is a fairly harmless way of enduring ones safety as opposed to carrying a knife or similar weapons that could kill. Nevertheless crime happens everywhere. Well, that does not prove that crime happens in Europe. According to The Reeves Law Group, pepper spray is legal in countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Russia and others. It is illegal for civilians to carry pepper spray on public airplanes. Pepper sprays can be owned and worn by adults without registration or authorization. Screw the police. Good luck and try not to overthink the whole thingsome of us do figure it out as we go along (and it's okay). Pepper spray would also be allowed outside the home in certain situations, para. 12/10/2015. please upgrade IE 11 or later, Alternatively, you can install and use these secure and newest browsers: Chrome | Firefox | Safari for MacOS | Edge for Windows. Please be aware that this is not a secure email network under HIPAA guidelines. I want to be brave, strong, and experience the world. 94. This is legal. Even those that would be illegal in any other case. Often called criminal identifier sprays, they do not contain any noxious substances or chemicals and are not designed to injure or cause harm to others. However, if in the worst case scenario I were to get robbed (which isn't impossible, just not very likely if you travel smart and safe), I personally would just give the guy what he wants, get away with my life and make my way to the police. In Switzerland, pepper sprays are classified as a self-defence device (not a weapon) and can be carried by anyone. No. Sorry, why was this necessary to mention: near an asylum seekers center? California: Pepper sprays and gels cannot be sold to minors. Pepper spray may only be used against animals in Germany due to its very strong effect . By Jim Dwyer. Peace. This was introduced following the shooting of a number of mentally ill citizens in 2006, where 4 people were killed. Just go get the police. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. You must only purchase pepper spray from a licensed firearms dealer. The draconian laws in the UK need to be changed, why don`t you allow people to carry an authorized license, perhaps similar to a shotgun license, where you take an 18-year (one-day) course that allows you to wear a non-lethal pepper spray for self-defense? If the person has a gun, knife, whatever, do you really want to fiddle through your pocket or purse, trying to get spray that you hope in the stress of the moment you aim at HIS eyes and not your own? (Not that other countries don't have different, more stupid ideas about self defense.). I deal with two small banks who are used to me so they don't mess with my atm cards - - had I to deal with somebody else, that'd be a during hours call. Isnt it your God given right to preserve your life? This is completely false. When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away! So i would say yes to Brits to be allowed to use pepper sprays under the controlled license in concealed position, to fight off potential killer.
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