Can I use police mace on someone on the street if I were being attacked? Or is it illegal for me to have?
I would ask my hubby but he's workin right now!
Hubby does want to get me a gun...lol..but I dont even think the best of shooters could teach me to shoot good..lol
2007-01-18 06:45:16 · 13 answers · asked by woohooo 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No I dont have a lot of enemies! I have been assaulted in my home once while hubby was at work! Yeah that person went to jail!
He wants me to be safe but I would rather have mace than a gun...especially since I can shoot a gun..lol..
2007-01-18 07:01:56 · update #1
not talkin basic mace
I am tlakin about the stuff cops use!
2007-01-18 07:10:04 · update #2
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or Pepper Spray is only effective on 99% of the people in the world. If you should happen to run into that 1% then you will just aggravate him/her more. I am not promoting guns, but nobody is bullet proof.
2007-01-18 08:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...I think so...my boyfriend wants me to get mace for all the time I'm driving around the city alone (I've been harassed by men on more than one occasion and my bf is a cop. I shot down his gun idea, however (concealed carry is legal here, but I'm not at all comfortable around guns).
2007-01-18 14:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal, but does it work good enough to save your life? Guns are not as hard to use as you might think. A little practice can make a big difference. You should try out a few small pistols and revolvers to see which you can use easier, and learn how to use and maintain them. You would be surprised at how many anti-gun advocates actually have guns of their own. They hypocritically say YOU shouldn't have guns but they have them personally. Why do they think nobody but them should have guns? Why should anyone be deprived the Right to own guns? Criminals are the ones we need to protect ourselves from, not legal non-criminal gun owners!
2007-01-18 15:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use mace, and I am a firm believer as long as you can justify your actions against a dirtbag, then you've protected yourself. I have a four legged, 95 pound partner who things hes an aligator, but very protective and has proven himself on many occasions. I firmly believe in this phrase, "I would rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6".
2007-01-18 15:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal. mace is used when you are being attacked, harassed, or robbed. there is nothing wrong with having mace with you. just as long as it is not the other way around and you use it to rob or attack someone else. if it was illegal, then policemen wouldn't have them.
2007-01-18 14:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Fat guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local police. In NJ you are allowed to carry up to a certain amount, which I believe is 3/4 ounce.
2007-01-18 15:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone attacks you on the street, and you can get at your mace, use it and worry about the consequences later.
I wouldn't carry a pistol.
2007-01-18 14:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by poutine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What you need to dois contact your loccal police and ask first, I know where I am from that in order for you to legely carry it you must be trained in the use of it.
2007-01-18 21:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but i bought pepper spray/mace from a surplus store. sells camping gears etc.. it is on my keys works. that is legal
2007-01-18 14:49:57 · answer #9 · answered by upfromnutin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would think so but I'm sure is is illegal someplace. I know for sure, you don't want to try getting into Canada with it. They will, and have locked up two senior citizens for it.
2007-01-18 15:07:27 · answer #10 · answered by Bird 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋