That is not to say that crime does not exist, but if you follow the tips given out here, you should be just fine. If enough people shout loud enough, maybe we can be heard? I can walk down and buy a gun - - my grandkid can't. You grab your passport, check your wallet, toss somee clothes in something and leave. As of 2008, police officers carry pepper spray as part of their standard equipment. By checking this box you hereby agree to hold Client Name, including its doctors and affiliates, harmless from any hacking or any other unauthorized use of your personal information by outside parties. Sign up for a new account in our community. is also authorized after approval by the Minister of the Interior. Yes, pepper spray should be legal for self-defence use in the UK. 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. No government should be allowed to diminish this. The police also encourage vulnerable groups such as pensioners and women to wear pepper spray. However, even in countries where pepper spray may be legal with a license, the use of it against any person generally constitutes assault in the EU. Lots of those items for sale, like billy clubs and pepper spray are for official security guards and postal workers, and they aren't meant for the general public. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. It is illegal to use animal pepper sprays on humans. This project has received funding from the European Unions Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 743420. Switzerland: Pepper spray in Switzerland is subject to chemical legislation. 12/10/2015. Taking Pepper Spray to Europe IS NOT a good idea! From the manufacturer Product Description For serious protection and the most extreme stopping power available, turn to the SABRE Magnum 120 Pepper Spray. For the record: info for the first paragraph comes from the newspaper. Its pretty worthless as a defensive weapon, but it gives the schweinbraten and gulaschsuppe a nice little kick. SABRE Advanced Pepper Spray, 3-in-1 Formula Contains Maximum Strength Pepper Spray, CS Military Tear Gas and UV Marking Dye, Compact Belt Clip for Easy Carry and Fast Access, 25 Bursts, 10-Foot Range 26,447 2 offers from $14.99 #7 Knife crime in UK cities is out of control and the police can not change that. Even those that would be illegal in any other case. CS is considered a weapon and is not permitted. In Portugal, it is possible for civilians who do not have criminal records to get police permits to purchase from gun shops, carry, and use OC sprays with a maximum concentration of 5%. I've even had guys hanging around outside my house. Possession is illegal for anyone other than police officers, police officers (auxiliary police), security guards of public transport companies and customs officers to carry a paprika spray. Anyone with an age of 14+ can legally carry these approved pepper sprays. Europe is an amazing place to visit. This is against the law in Japan, as pocket knives are regarded as weapons. 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. A pepper spray will cost anywhere between $20 to $50 depending on its size but is only legal to . There are some concerns as to whether it is legal to 'use' in Northern Ireland.- you can own the spray but you may possibly be breaking the Northern Ireland laws if you actually use it . Pennsylvania Pepper Spray Laws. Megan, I've been watching. California: Pepper sprays and gels cannot be sold to minors. I would much rather dust someone down that is being aggrieve towards me knowing that I can walk or run away without getting physical. no, if the government wants to prosecute you for harming a person, they have to prove that the person did not attack you. There isn't even an age limit. In Germany, pepper sprays labelled for the purpose of defense against animals may be owned and carried by anyone (even minors). WA is the only State that pepper spray is legal to buy or own, as it is a controlled weapon which means that it is restricted but not illegal. You are going to leave your jewelry at home. Let us know in the comments below. Is it any difference from using a kitchen knife for self defence in my property? If you are carrying pepper spray, then you can only have a container of less than 2.49 ounces. 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. 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. I believe you can get it at the DM drugstore. 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 And buy a personal defense weapon if you pass the psychiatrist tests and pass all the courses to buy a safe. 2023 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. Your email address will not be published. In the United Kingdom too, the rights of the aggressor are placed above the rights of the victim. The biggest argument against legalising pepper spray seems to be that it could lead to people who are planning to assault women to use pepper spray to do further harm. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It's a question of necessary force. The supplier must have the know-how for the distribution of particularly dangerous chemicals. I don't know if you'll get in trouble if you use the dog spray on someone who was clearly attacking you. New Jersey has no prohibition on the formulation of a defense spray so long as it is not intended to produce permanent injury or incapacitation. [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. Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. There's also a differnce between selling stuff and owning it. However, there is no restriction for pepper gas pistol cartridges. yes , the way uk cities have become with immigrants from war torn countries who have brought horrible crimes such as acid attacks and gangs raping and grooming teen girls we should be able to use tasers and Cs gas for defense, do research. Europe is generally quite safe, aside from the risks posed by pickpockets and other scammers. In addition to the TSA restrictions for flights, it's illegal in many countries in Europe. DON'T leave your drink unattended and preferably be in a group of two or more so that you watch out for each other. I guess I have a lot of research to do. Another Asian came to home invade us at 12 at night trying to brake the front door. For (proven) self defense any necessary measure is legal. I will stop posting from now on and just go with the flow. 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. Felons and other restricted persons may not possess . Pepper spray is a widely recognised non-lethal deterrent that can be used for self-defence, ultimately reducing the risks of assault for both women and men. Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. But it is still regulated. The case has caused outrage on social media. No. Pepper Spray Not Allowed in Carry-on Bags. - And the other one have labels like "Tierabwehrspray" or "zur Tierabwehr" (or in other varitations). 12. [22] [23] However, some scientific studies argue that the claim of choking the position due to one-off pressure on a person is a myth. Such sprays are not legally considered as weapons 1. Just go get the police. They have a specific mark and any canister or device not containing this approved mark is considered restricted and illegal. For more information about this regulation you can visit the TSA website, opens in a new window. The only people who can carry these are law enforcement and the military. Also, it is illegal to sell or furnish any tear gas or tear gas weapon to a minor. Peace. I would like the opportunity to protect my family in my house if we were attacked. I wish you all luck and joy for years to come!! It's okay to carry this to the city, it's allowed, but pepper spray isn't. 2. Pepper Spray isn't human-friendly; bear spray is Pepper spray is not allowed to hold in Sweden without special permission. It is legal for Cary a pepper spray in Lithuania for people over 16 years old. You have really made this easier. Anything necessary to protect your life or protect you from harm is legal. There are pepper sprays for use against animals, but the law is often not that clear. The military carrier permit is granted after having spent half a day of training. Plan the trip, don't hesitate on going out of fear. I don't know if you'll get in trouble if you use the dog spray on someone who was clearly attacking you. 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. I don't care if it's illegal to use it against humans. Asylum seekers (of the muslim variety) are famous for their unbridled desire for rape of white women. No idea whether they are readily available in Germany though. 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"). Or do you think some countries are right to strictly regulate their possession so that fewer people, even criminals, are harmed? It depends Before you get a criminal charge in a police stop please check the following. You may carry such sprays openly or concealed without the need for any concealed weapons permit or other special permission. :) In all seriousness, take the necessary precautions to be safe, as you would anywhere. Therefore actual pepper spray is designed to cause the attacker harm: this is considered illegal in the UK. The same act covers other prohibited weapons such as automatic firearms and rocket launchers, all of which can be possessed only by permission of the Home Secretary. Once again in the UK, the rights of the attacker are put above any rights of the victim. your most likely to be pickpocket so therefore pepper spray is useless in that case. Your attitude is that of an Ill informed racist. In Latvia, pepper spray in canisters is classified as a self-defence device and can be bought and carried by anyone over 16 years of age. The European Union does not regulate pepper spray, leaving member countries free to regulate it themselves. of agent. IS PEPPER SPRAY LEGAL IN NY? In Denmark, possession of pepper spray is illegal for private citizens. State law prohibits carrying pepper spray in a school without permission from school authorities. 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. As pointed out above, I say also that pepper spray in your possesion is a bad idea, even if it WERE not prohibited by TSA..still a bad idea, ie., don't consider it. Keep it and never listen to Cary it has been revealed, or under the influence of alcohol (just your prison for that), if you go out for a pint, you have to leave our house. Members of the riot police use pepper spray bombs larger than those used by an ordinary police officer. However, the Finnish Supreme Court has recently ruled in KKO:2010:7 that owning a pepper spray in itself is not a punishable act; but, on the other hand, carrying one can be punished as a device capable of harming other people. I live in NRW, if that makes a difference. Only likelihood of it is much smaller outside of the USA. When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away! It is classified in French law as a category 6 weapon. One place that pepper spray is not allowed is commercial airlines. It's the only way self defense makes any sense. There are certain jurisdictions where it is legal for a person under 18 to have pepper spray. Pepper sprays containing noxious substances are prohibited in: In Italy where certain formulas can be purchased, carried and operated license-free by anyone above the age of 16. I want to be brave, strong, and experience the world. Muggers/robberschances are infinitesimally small and not likely. To class Pepper spray/Mace in the same class as a Section 5 handgun is just plain stupidity. Legal in all 50 states, although some apply restrictions, pepper spray is affordable and easy to use. Fast Facts. Some American jurisdictions used to ban pepper sprays, and several still ban stun guns. I wrote it to let people see how easy things are. They like speaking English and are good at it. I just wondered if it was legal to use if necessary. Second, even the article you linked doesn't say 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. This means you should not sell or transfer pepper spray to anyone else. Thanks everyone. I'm sitting here dorking around on the computer waiting for a couple of things to get taken care of. 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. This is completely false. The police also encourage vulnerable groups such as pensioners and women to wear pepper spray. The "Kleiner Waffenschein" is only for carrying SRS-Waffen (blank, signal and pepper guns). Guard Dog Pepper Spray has 18% of the Red Pepper (Oleoresin Capsicum) formula and 2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 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. I think Megan is a serious poster. 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. Arkansas: Pepper spray and gel canisters cannot exceed 150 cc or 5.07 fluid oz. I guess I just have to quit over thinking and live life. Please assign a menu to the primary menu location under. ehh - one correction here. 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. In addition, it is only in 2 places to be alowed, hidden on you or locked up safely, if you break the rules, go to jail. Illegal on airplanes and in most countries. However, the process to obtain a license in some countries can be extremely rigorous. Sticking shaving foam or toothpaste on a thief simply won`t cut it, but it would be normal to think that a criminal would think twice about the possibility that he could end up with a face full of clubs. So what are the legal pepper spray Alternatives for the UK? Pepper Sprays are legal in Germany but require a "kleiner Waffenschein". We are not liable for any HIPAA violations. Ans we have Lowest stabb crime and gun crime in Europe. Since I'm from Louisiana, I always bring a travel-sized bottle of Tabasco in my checked luggage. Purchase. 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. In Germany NO licence required for Peppersprays (pfefferspray) IF there is a TIERABWHERGERAT (defense against animals) label on them. This product sprays up to 16 feet (5 m) away. 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. However, there is animal repellant that is very similar and doesn't need such an arms license. Whether such a spray is necessary depends on where you live, but if it gives you peace of mind go for the animal repellant. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Germans are increasingly buying self-defense products, according to a weapons industry group survey. 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. The most notable example of this is Washington State, where it is legal for 14-year-olds to possess pepper spray so long as they have permission from their parent or guardian. Edit: If anyone wants to correct anything I might have misconstrued here feel free to comment below. If traveling via plane, you cannot carry mace or pepper spray in your pocket into the cabin of the plane with you. Copyright 2018 TexMeroe All Rights Reserved. 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.