why pepper spray is illegal?

Answer 1

its not illegal if you use it for self defense, its only illegal if you spray someone with it for no reason

Answer 2

In the United Kingdom, where it is classed as an offensive weapon, the sale and possession of pepper spray is illegal under section five of the Firearms Act. First time offenders are likely to receive a police caution.

Laws on Pepper Spray in the United States of America differ between states.

Washington, D.C., possession of pepper spray must be registered with the DC Metropolitan Police.
Massachusetts, pepper spray can only be sold to holders of firearm identification cards.
In Canada it is classified as a prohibited weapon. A number of dog and significantly stronger bear pepper sprays are legal to own. However, use of these items against humans will most likely result in the user being prosecuted.

In Finland it is classified as a defensive weapon and possession of pepper spray requires a license. Issuing of licences is quite common however and most individuals without a criminal record are granted one.

In Germany privately owned pepper spray may fall into two different categories. Sprays that bear the test mark of the Materialprüfungsanstalt may be owned and carried solely for the purpose of defense against animals. Such sprays are not legally considered as weapons. Sprays that do not bear this test mark are classified as prohibited weapons. It is nevertheless strictly prohibited to carry pepper spray at (or on the way to and from) demonstrations - notwhitstanding, if it bears a test mark or not.

In Sweden it is classified as an offensive weapon and possession of pepper spray requires a license. As of 2006, no such license has been issued.

Pepper spray (also known as OC spray (from "Oleoresin Capsicum"), OC gas, or capsicum spray) is a lachrymatory agent (a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even temporary blindness) that is used in riot control, crowd control and personal self-defense, including defense against dogs and bears. It is a non-lethal agent that can be deadly in rare cases. The American Civil Liberties Union claims to have documented fourteen fatalities from the use of pepper spray. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, which is a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chillis. Long-term effects of pepper spray have not been effectively researched.

The HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) method is used to measure the amount of capsaicin within pepper sprays. Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) testing is also used to measure the hotness of pepper spray, but this is a subjective test which changes from person to person and does not measure the actual chemical percentage within the product.

A synthetic counterpart of pepper spray, pelargonic acid morpholide, was developed and is widely used in Russia. Its effectiveness compared to natural pepper spray is unclear and it has caused some injuries.

Pepper spray typically comes in canisters, which are often small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse. Pepper spray can also be bought concealed in items such as rings.

Answer 3

It depends on what state you are in. In most states, including California (one of the most liberal states in the nation), you can still buy pepper spray, pepper foam, pepper gel, etc. over the counter. It's not illegal to purchase, possess, or carry concealed.

Answer 4

It depends on the percentage in most states. A 2% solution is legal for civilians while 10% is what most agencies carry (if it is straight pepper) although some carry a mixture (Freeze plus P) which I think has Mace in it.

Answer 5

Freeze Plus P Pepper Spray

Answer 6

It isn't where I live, they sell it at convience stores, walmart and almsot everywhere.

Answer 7

since when?

Answer 8

Stupid liberals did it.

Answer 9

oh man it is?