posted by NationalDefense on Dec 4
Pepper Spray is Classified as a Weapon in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong the best pepper spray is classified as “arms” under HK Laws. Chap 238 FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCE. Without a valid license from the Hong Kong Police Force, it is a crime and can result a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 14 years.
In Israel, OC and CS spray cans may be purchased by any member of the public without restriction and carried in public. In the 1980s a firearms license was required for doing so, but since then these sprays have been deregulated. In Italy OC it is considered a self-defense weapon and it is legal to own it when the active principle is less than 10%. Spray made with CS is illegal.
In Latvia pepper spray is classified as a self-defense weapon, and it is available to anyone over 16. Anyone over 18 can buy gas pistol loaded with pepper or tear gas cartridges for self defense weapons.
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