Is Pepper Spray Legal In Paris France

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Is pepper spray legal in paris france.

Ps i know its a safe country but none the less bad still happens. In france it is legal for anyone over the age of 18 to buy a pepper spray in an armoury or military surplus store. No it s really not necessary. At home or in your car is o k.

Can i bring pepper spray with me and just douse the scum when they won t take a. It is classified as a category 6 weapon in french law. Unless you live in the roughest of paris suburbs and have a habit of walking around late at night by yourself you are no danger that requires defense by pepper spray or stun gun. Ok im a french citizen but i have never lived in france i live in africa so is it legal or not google throws up lots of contradicting info.

In france pepper spray is part of 6th category of arms like stun guns. Paris is not that dangerous. French police pepper spray paris climate protesters french police have pepper sprayed at close range climate activists blocking roads in the capital paris before removing them by force. These sort of defensive weapons are sold at stores called armureries in french.

There are several in. It is legal for anyone over the age of 18 to buy a pepper spray in an armoury or military surplus store. It is classified as a category 6 weapon in french law and if the aerosol contains more than 100ml it is classed as an offensive weapon. I know its illegal in the uk but there every thing is illegal.

I want to carry some on a backpacking trip if i ever go back. Sale is free but you re not allowed to carry them on you without a permit. If the aerosol contains more than 100ml it is classed as an offensive weapon and possession in a public place can be punished by confiscation and a fine.