2006-09-13 09:34:15 · 30 answers · asked by PatsyC 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i dont mean like the police use but a small key ring size cannister that my sons girlfriend can carry when walking home at night
2006-09-13 09:42:02 · update #1
No. It is an offensive weapon, and carrying it can lead to a fine up to level five or six months imprisonment (or more if at a Crown Court)
2006-09-13 09:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by stafflers.t21@btinternet.com 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes its classed as an offencive weapon and as a result is illegal to be found in possession without 'lawful excuse'
However there seems to be no licence for gas canisters so it would appear that it is legal to own one within the confines of your own home.
As far as self defence is concerned you are allowed to take measures that are 'reasonable in the circumstances' what is reasonable is a finding of fact made by the jury on the merits of the case and the defendants honest belief of imminent attack.
Its unlikely that you would be able to successfully argue that the use of a devise designed for crowd dispersal was reasonable in the circumstances other than if you had a mob after you.
However given the case in hand it would be more appropiate to purchase a pepper spray or pocket panic alarm that are both legal and readily available.
2006-09-13 10:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by pcg2645 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No unfortunately not its counted as an offensive weapon and also as a firearm under UK legislation so the person knowingly carrying it is highly likely to be arrested.
How they get dealt with is not like as was suggested earlier as what they have quotes is the maximum penalty. In the same way the maximum penalty for shoplifting is ten years in prison, but we all know this does not happen.
A female caught with one with no previos convictions and of good character in London who gives a sob story of having been recently robbed / mugged / attacked / it happened to their best friend etc.... may well not even get charged and sent to court but be cautioned. If the go to court then its some community service but its not custody..
To say you are carrying it for self defence may be mitigation but is not an defence
2006-09-13 09:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Fram464 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK I wish it was legal but it is classed as an offensive weapon, I'm a woman and I would feel much safer doing so but unfortunately its illegal, my brother wanted me to carry one around for the same reason. The police are only allowed to have them.
I can suggest alternatives such as travel size deodorant canister or hair spray bottles e.g. dove is a handy size and it is perfectly legal, does exactly the same job aim in the face, spray, run!!!
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2016-04-17 08:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by irmgard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the answer is no as it constitutes as being an offensive weapon.
I don't think the police would be too impressed if we all carried this stuff as it almost certainly would be used as an offensive as opposed to a defensive.
Don't consider carrying it as it will almost certainly get you imprisoned whether you are carrying it for protection or not.
Learn a martial art instead....
2006-09-13 09:43:58 · answer #6 · answered by martinelsen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tear gas or CS gas will start to break down into Mustard Gas which can be lethal.Paranoia leads to stupid mistakes. If you try to gas an Asama sufferer then expect a murder charge. Lets keep it illegal off the streets and out of homes.
2006-09-16 11:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely not, but here's a little tip for all you ladies out there. Go to Boots or Superdrug and pick yourself up a mini can of hairspray, this has the same effect when sprayed in the eyes, ie blinds them and is legal to carry.
2006-09-13 09:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by Paddy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
unfortunately it is.... someone i know got charged for having one for it is classed as a weapon.... you can actual be sentenced for it, but at the end of the day i would still carry one for I'd be more likely to be attacked then be searched by the police, and and if there ever was cause to use it then you could always claim it was the attackers.....
2006-09-13 11:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by thenickistar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
err yes its a section 5 firearm under the 1968 firearms act and is classed as a perse offensive weapon
heres a link to the met polices q and A
2006-09-13 09:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by happysurferuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋