Pepper spray is legal with some restrictions. Even if you could, why do you think you would need it? Singapore: Travellers are prohibited from bringing pepper spray into the country, and it is illegal for the public to possess it. In general, if someone is so drunk that they are more of a danger to themselves than to anyone else, you have to first avoid. 12/10/2015. 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. It's when I think of the world, I feel so small compared to it. "It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistant with its labeling." Also, it doesn't work. This is because of the risk of the pepper spray can going off in an enclosed space, especially one as sensitive as a commercial flight. Just go get the police. There must be demand for these items; otherwise the stores would not waste valuable shelf space on them. At least in Bayern it is so. The second biggest ingredient is triple filtered water! If it happens that you are in a justified situation of self-defence, you are allowed to use all items you carry with you to defend yourself without fear of prosecution, even the pepper spray you only intended to use to defend yourself against animals. If you can't use pepper spray, then perhaps you can carry a can of deodorant in your bag and use that? I again wish you all the love in the world. Believe it or not, in the UK pepper spray / CS Gas is considered a firearm and carries the same legal penalties as carrying a gun does! They like speaking English and are good at it. In the United States, using pepper spray is legal in all 50 states. Yes, it should be legalized 100%. In the United Kingdom, "Any weapon of whatever description designed or adapted for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas or other thing" is a Prohibited Weapon, under S.5 of The Firearms Act 1968. Jo, In Germany, they are about the only people allowed to carry it. I can walk down and buy a gun - - my grandkid can't. Carrying it at (or on the way to and from) demonstrations may still be punished Sprays that are not labelled "animal-defence spray" or do not bear the test mark of the Materialprfungsanstalt (MPA, material testing institute) are classified as prohibited weapons. Use against humans is officially prohibited. Switzerland: It is classified as a self-defense device (not a weapon) and can be worn by anyone after registering as a user of such sprays. In Spain, approved pepper spray made with 5% CS is available to anyone older than 18 years.OC pepper spray was recently adopted for some civilian use (e.g., one of 22 grams, with no registration DGSP-07-22-SDP, is approved by the Ministry of Health and Consumption). However if you use it in an emergency situation then you can always claim that it was being carried for use against dogs. 94. Megan the answer to your question is no, pepper spray is not needed. When I was a student in Austria wayyyy back in the late 1970's, my host family was convinced that Chicago was full of gangsters with tommy guns, just like they had seen on TV. Pickpocketsmaybe if you're not traveling in a smart way. "Crime does happen in Europe, ask the family of the woman killed in Turkey." Also of note the only people who may legally sell pepper spray and other self-defense sprays in the state are those who are also licensed to sell firearms. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5 (1) (b) of the Firearms Act 1968. 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. In America it seems rather to be science.Johan Huizinga (18721945), Students For A Democratic Society (2006 Organization). It works a lot better. Pepper spray would also be allowed outside the home in certain situations, para. In Spain, approved pepper spray made with 5% CS is available to anyone older than 18 years.OC pepper spray was recently adopted for some civilian use (e.g., one of 22 grams, with no registration DGSP-07-22-SDP, is approved by the Ministry of Health and Consumption). I will keep searching the internet for answers. 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. For example you can use pepper spray on an attacker to escape, using it to win a fight you didn't start isn't covered. Isnt it your God given right to preserve your life? Cheers! However, there are certain cases where pepper spray has to remain concealed or is prohibited in various buildings and establishments. She's in Antarctica. I have a pepper spray bottle that's small and fits on my keychain. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. 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. In the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, Poland, Russia, possession is legal for most civilians. Sorry but I don't think it's illegal. Of course these two spays differ mainly in what the label and manual says, but I wouldn't carry an American one which advertises its use as a self defense tool against people Laws and laws: Until a few weeks ago when they banned the whole mess, you could buy synthetic marijuana (labeled as incense) at every convenience store in Florida - - as long as it had a 'not for human consumption' sticker, had a yet-unbanned goofey incredient, and was described as a particular fragrance rather than a flavor. In Poland, hand-held pepper spray (called precisely in Polish Penal Code "a hand-held disabling gas thrower") is considered a weapon, but can be carried by anyone over 18 without further registration or permission. You can still buy pepper spray though. This tool shall not be used to threaten, coerce, or harm another individual or animal unless the same is attempted on you. Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. DON'T leave your drink unattended and preferably be in a group of two or more so that you watch out for each other. Let us know in the comments below. However, the process to obtain a license in some countries can be extremely rigorous. Alaska: Pepper sprays and gels cannot be sold to minors. Licences are issued for defensive purposes and to individuals working jobs where such a device is needed such as the private security sector. It also comes under the UK firearms law and is in the same category as a firearm, so we, the general public, can't use it. by Dan Stadler. 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. The possession of certain weapons is illegal, so if you have them and use them, you can only be charged for the illegal possession, not for the legal use. You may even face deportation from the UK. You have really made this easier. IS PEPPER SPRAY LEGAL IN NY? Thats pretty much correct, its sold as Tierabwehrspray, although I dont know whether DM stocks it. The store is full of guns, it'd be shut down if they sold one to somebody they shouldn't. This means you should not sell or transfer pepper spray to anyone else. It is allowed in a few countries, but must conform to a specific formulation / strength, which again could vary by . So I would say yes to the British, to be allowed to use pepper spray under the controlled license in a secret position to fend off potential murderers. If you want to buy one do yourself a favor an buy it in a specialised gun store where staff can advise you. Therefore pepper spray is legal, however there are a couple of rules that you must follow. Racial also plays a large factor too. [24] Conversations about self-defense and the demand for personal protective products are on the rise, and some members of the USAG Bavaria community have explicitly asked about their rights to wear pepper spray. If they can, so can you. It is also accepted (technically illegal, but the police don't care) that women or vulnerable people may carry one to protect against rape or other aggression. The "Kleiner Waffenschein" is only for carrying SRS-Waffen (blank, signal and pepper guns). Saves them having to carry pepper sprays or other weapons if they know that crime is rife in that area. Any adult can go into a store and purchase pepper-spray. It is illegal to buy pepper spray in Australia across its States and Territories, except Western Australia. You must only purchase pepper spray from a licensed firearms dealer. It is legal to have pepper spray for animals mailed to an address in New York City. By the time the sports segment starts I've packed, cleaned up the kitchen mess, and walked out to the road. Additionally, any gas, powder, or liquid spray capable of hurting or immobilizing someone is prohibited. There has been a spate of attempted break-ins recently in the next two streets, I'm the only unfortunate one to actually come face to face with somebody though. A Spray Like a Punch in the Face. German train ticket machines (DB) take US magnetic stripe credit cards, not so in France. Travel is easy. And, if I can't ever manage to go beyond the limits of my own home town, then I'll never go anywhere or do anything with my life, and I don't want that. With all the crazy Somalians and other immigrants swarming Europe, I am definitely in favor of Mace. At least pepper spray should be allowed for women if not for man to carry last month 2 women been killed with knife in the park here near Wembley, London by 18 pakistani walking the opposite side of the city to look for a victim in the dark. There are certain jurisdictions where it is legal for a person under 18 to have pepper spray. A pepper spray will cost anywhere between $20 to $50 depending on its size but is only legal to . Pepper spray is a great self-defense tool when a firearm, or lethal weapon, is not needed, not allowed, or if you just don't like to use firearms. IF (if!!!!!!) However, keep in . I don't, but a new traveler has enough on his/her minds without the extra concern for security. [21] As a result of these studies and deaths, many law enforcement agencies have decided to include policies and training to prevent deaths in positions. Apparently attack alarms are about the size of a mobile phone now, so probably handbaggable. Rape,murder and crime thats all they bring send them back. I now believe Megan is not a serious poster ( hesitate to use the "t" word) but if she is, she should never leave Wilkesboro. I guess you could say that I am a real young person who's just starting out, and I never had any guidance on major events such as this. The military carrier permit is granted after having spent half a day of training. Even those that would be illegal in any other case. Its pretty worthless as a defensive weapon, but it gives the schweinbraten and gulaschsuppe a nice little kick. That's not true. I'm sitting here dorking around on the computer waiting for a couple of things to get taken care of. Some people offered to pay the girls fine for her. Switzerland: Pepper spray in Switzerland is subject to chemical legislation. It reduces the risk of being a victim to bear attacks. For someone to buy pepper spray in New York, they have to be at least 18 years old. This is against the law in Japan, as pocket knives are regarded as weapons. Thank you everyone for helping me out on all my questions. For example you are supposed to limit force to an amount necessary to escape. Police officers, prison officers, and military have pepper spray possession licences. From looking at Pepper spray / mace - defence against dog attacks briefly, it seems to be legal. It's not forbidden to sell it, but it must be written on the outside that it's for pets only. He must at least threaten you with violence. And buy a personal defense weapon if you pass psychiatrist testing and pass all The courses buy a safe to. Wear a moneybelt if it gives more confidence/reassurance. At least in Bayern it is so. There are 2 kind of legal sprays you can buy and carry around in Germany: - One with a certification mark from the "PTB" or the "BKA" (mostly CS spray, which was developed for use against people) like https://www.pfefferspray-rettet.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ptb-reizstoffe.png. "Using mace or using pepper spray, definitely on some level is appealing or at least having it in my . I don't know if you'll get in trouble if you use the dog spray on someone who was clearly attacking you. Whilst pepper spray is legal across the United States, tear gas is not and in fact in many states you can be committing a felony if you purchase tear gas. Yes. This is the subreddit for all questions regarding Germany, Germans and life in Germany. If traveling via plane, you cannot carry mace or pepper spray in your pocket into the cabin of the plane with you. Yet, what if I bought a bigger spray bottle and took it with me to Europe, would the airports allow me to take it with me? Typically, it is legal to carry pepper spray in public. She has to flee with your possessions at least. Because a lot of these bogus asylum seekers come from misogynistic societies mostly islamic ones where they are told that unveiled women white women especially are fair game to be sexually assaulted. My wife picked me up and we went to brunch on the way home. It is written on the link posted above that pepper spray is only allowed for used on animals in Germany, so they are telling you about it and that's why they say they recommend the other spray, CS spray. No idea whether they are readily available in Germany though. Farewell. 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. 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. It is completely legal to possess and carry pepper spray, tear gas spray, or any other conventional self-defense spray in the state of North Carolina. In Berlin, it has only been. After 12 months of research on #funeraryarchaeology and #textiles in ancient #Nubia we are ready to sh https://t.co/wVMts32hUe, 1,2,3ready to start the workshop Funerary Textiles In Situ @PCMA_UW @EuroWeb4 #ancienttextiles #archaeology https://t.co/xKqEgWAYI6. Members of the riot police use pepper spray bombs larger than those used by an ordinary police officer. You grab your passport, check your wallet, toss somee clothes in something and leave. Defend themselves, stabbing crime increases crazily. This government is hell bent on removing ANY way of defending yourself, therefore making victims of everyone. All defensive spray formulations are legal so long as they are carried strictly for self-defense. Laws can be odd things. Megan You just need to get this first trip under your beltignore the scare stories (probably from people who have not traveledor are just paranoid) and just jump in. This was introduced following the shooting of a number of mentally ill citizens in 2006, where 4 people were killed. As of 2008, police officers carry pepper spray as part of their standard equipment. It's called Tierabwehrspray animal repellent for that reason. 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? I don't know if it still is, but the question was not out of place ( like some of the answers were). The same goes for swords, which are also illegal to carry in Japan without a special permit. Justice Minister Kaycee Madu sent a letter to his federal counterpart and . It is legal for adults over the age of 18 to carry pepper spray in the US, with some state and regional restrictions. The supplier must have the know-how for the distribution of particularly dangerous chemicals. There is a saying (and even the tone of the U.S. government advice implies) that anything can be purchased in Mexico for the right price. The proposal would allow residents to use pepper spray to protect themselves at home, for example to repel intruders. A lawsuit filed by a Muslim advocacy group alleges that corrections officers at a Missouri prison used pepper spray on Muslims while they were praying and then . 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. "Plain and simple: pepper spray is not allowed on-post," said USAG Bavaria's top cop, Director of Emergency Services, Lt. Col. Where is pepper spray not allowed? 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. Is that how they get down in Wilkesboro? Edit: If anyone wants to correct anything I might have misconstrued here feel free to comment below. However, there is animal repellant that is very similar and doesn't need such an arms license. 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. I think Megan is a serious poster. Thats a big problem with preventative measures. In Switzerland, Germany, and Portugal, pepper spray requires a license. And this is just me going to walk my dog and going to work nowhere else! Der Einsatz von Tierabwehrspray gegen Menschen kann bestraft werden (Gefhrliche Krperverletzung), soweit kein Rechtfertigungsgrund wie Notwehr oder Nothilfe vorliegt. However, the process of obtaining a license in some countries can be extremely strict. While pepper spray is illegal in Canada to carry or use as a potential mode of defence there is one exception. It's illegal to use the pepper spray against humans here. Sprays intended for use against humans are banned weapons, because German law has created a "Catch 22" type situation with regards to licensing OC as an irritant agent for private use.

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