does anyone know if pepper spray is legal to carry and use for a civilian in los angeles?
401794
you have to be certified with the police dep and then you can carry it
735799
Ask your local police department they should know.
920999
I have lived in so cal all of my life. Sitting Pretty must be well insulated form the problem or just doesn't open her eyes. I used to live in Santa Ana Ca. I had my house broken into and robbed on 5 different occasions. The last time was in plain view of two of my neighbors as this illegal kicked out my front window to carry out my TV. Yes I know he was illegal because he left fingerprints.\nI had to keep the battery to my pick up in the garage to keep it from being stolen (learned that one the hard way too) This was well over 20 years ago before the first amnesty. I finally had to move. Last time I visited that neighborhood everyone had steel bars on their windows and doors.\nWhere I live now the illegals have taken over a city block. So bad is the problem the Police had to put in a sub-station just to try and keep a lid on things. Cops walk a beat in that neighborhood to try to foster good community relations so that at least some of the residents will report crimes to them. Gangs from LA have been seen there trying to recruit the young kids. I see them everywhere now..especially the moms with their little anchor babies. Katsulove is absolutely correct on the costs. Remember Cali tried to pass prop 187 in 1994 because of the huge drain on our economy.\nI know many Americans with hispanic last names and I count them as close personal friends. Actually I married one and you should hear her talk. They don't like what they see any better than I do.
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probably.  ask your local city government/police.
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You might have a lot of trouble buying any items with a law enforcement designation without  the proper credentials, including the Taser.  I believe Taser restricts sales of some of their professional units to Active Duty officers and Governmental entities.  In any event you will need to take their approved training certification for liability and possibly for purchase or possesson, depending on the state in which you live.  Tasers can kill people and the label of "less than lethal" doesn't apply to them except as a marketing ploy.    Check with your local police to see if and how you may own the taser in your community.  There are many suppliers of the units and the folks at Taser can let you know if they will allow the sale of this unit to you and   can also provide sources for purchase.
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Every UCLA alumnus should call the UCLA President's office (310-825-4321) and let Pres. Robert C. Dynes and Chancellor Norman Abrams know that you will withhold all contributions until the police officers are fired.\n\nA university is usually far more tolerant and respectful of students' rights, and far more restrictive on police brutality, than outside the university gates. Having worked in universities for the past 20 years, I can safely say the behavior of the UCLA PD as exhibited in the 6-minute video (not 10 seconds) is inexcusable. They could have dragged the guy out, let him scream all he wants. If he resisted phsycially, they could have handcuffed him -- for 200 years our police did not need tasers or pepper spray to handcuff people. (Maybe he was already handcuffed when they Tasered him, which is even less excusable.)\n\nThere is a big difference between being tased once (often by a low-voltage) in a test situation and having it done to you multiple times in a row in a hostile situation. There have been 73 deaths associated with tasers between 1999 and 2004. Even police officers in five states have sued Taser International claiming they "suffered serious injuries after being shocked with the device during training classes."\nhttp://orlando.injuryboard.com/defective-products/an-alternative-to-the-defective-and-deadly-taser.php\n\n^*^*
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get a concealed weapons permit, and a good pistol that your handle, powerful enough to kill a mountain lion if you have to.  At least .40 caliber I prefer the Springfield XD, But I usually carry a 1911 .45 caliber pistol.  \n\nI don't trust pepper spray due to the possibility of back spray where you could end up with pepper spray in your face, Tasers might be ok but you have to factor in if an attacker is on drugs and there have been issues of tasers killing people.\n\nI think that it would better knowing that your going to kill someone than be surprised.  It would be easier to deal with
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Before you get over worked over this issue, you need to know some facts.\n\nMace has limited ability in stopping attackers and some people are not in the least affected by it. Pepper spray is much more effective, but also has problems.\n\nMost people (non-police) who carry the stuff are not trained when and how to use it and are depending on it for their front line of defense. They also will tend to get in to a bit of a panic if attacked, grab it and spray. If the wind is in the wrong direction, the mace/pepper spray may blow back on them, leaving the assailant untouched. It can also be very difficult to incapacitate a person who is very drunk and/or on drugs. The small cans of spray can also leak over time and not work when you really need it.\n\nConsider also, since mace/pepper spray is legal, the bad guys/gals can get it too and can easily get you before you get them.\n\nThere are many effective means of self defense, if one takes the time to learn the methods, that can give you a chance to get out of a confrontation. I suggest you look into them.\n\nOne clue. learning to keep your cool when a surprise situation unfolds and quickly evaluate your options is the best front line of defense you can develop. The next clue is to use your hands, your head, and whatever is handy. Has worked well for me for many years through situations you will most likely never become involved in.
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Yes as it is made with volitol oils found in hot peppers hence the name PEPPER SPRAY. It can burn your skin, eyes and mucous membranes.\n\nAs an addition people with allergies to any of the ingredients or very sensitive skin can receie "chemical like burns" with as little as one exposure. It is more a sensitivity than an actual burn though it will redden rase and blister just like a burn.
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Yes, it's illegal, and I've seen things on TV talking about how the authorities are starting to get tough on that sort of thing.\n\n.
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Yes,\n\nPepper spray is legal in all 50 states (and available at www.Defensive-Products.com).  \n\nSTATE LAWS \n\nPepper Spray is LEGAL in all 50 states. However, possession and/or use may be regulated or prohibited by law in some jurisdictions. If there is any questions, check with your local police department. \n\nMASSACHUSETTS - Massachusetts residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that state. \n\nMICHIGAN - OC Pepper Spray can be no stronger then a 2% concentrate. CS is the only Tear Gas accepted and can be no larger then 35 grams per can. No combination spray allowed. Check out our Michigan approved pepper sprays \n\nNEW YORK - New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state. \n\nNEW JERSEY - New Jersey residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state. \n\nWASHINGTON DC - Possession must be registered with the DC Metropolitan Police\n\nCALIFORNIA - It is illegal to purchase, posses, or use any pepper spray that contains more than 2.5 ounces net weight of aerosol spray\n\nWISCONSIN - Certain types of Pepper Spray are restricted. However, No Tear gas, or UV Dye or combination sprays. OC can be no stronger then a 10% solution. Can must be between 15-60 grams only. Must have safety feature. \n\nSHIPPING RESTRICTIONS:\n\nPepper Sprays cannot be shipped outside the continental US, which includes Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories. \n\nPepper Sprays cannot be shipped by any method other than GROUND. \n\nPepper Sprays cannot be shipped to the State of New York \n\nPepper Sprays cannot be shipped to APO or FPO mailing addresses.
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The Taser X26, which is the yellow taser many police departments carry, with a standard cartridge has a maximum range of 25 feet and an effective range of about 15 to 18 feet.  Taser makes a long range cartridge that extends the range to 30 or so feet.  In California a private citizen does not need a license to purchase or carry a taser.  You can go to most gun stores, watch a traning video, pay the $1000 a good taser costs and walk out with one.
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Juveniles under the age of 21 are forbidden from carrying a handgun.  Florida also will not recognize licenses from other states for individuals under the age of 21.\n\nEDIT: I realized that the CCW reciprocal recognition program applies only to actual CCW permits.  You're asking more broadly about carrying a weapon in a car, but I don't think the rules change - though, interestingly, there was a significant Supreme Court dispute years ago about whether the federal word "carry" included possession of a weapon in a car or only on a person.  Regardless, I wouldn't recommend it, unless you can find an extremely specific legal verdict that directly allows juveniles to transport weapons.
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If he had said something like, "I want every person in town to get a gun and kill all the police officers", then perhaps he could be charged with inciting violence.  Most successful public speakers are schooled enough to know better than to do that sort of thing, though.  You can skirt the issue fairly closely if you wish such as by saying something like, "If the police break the law, we may be forced to break the law ourselves".  See, that gives some insulation to the speaker, because the police are not supposed to be breaking the law in the first place, right?  The story in the website just said the speaker stated they might resort to 'weapons of warfare' if a repeat occurred.  There are all kinds of weapons of warfare, including psycological and rhetorical.  One note I'll add though is that a just government has no need to fear an armed public.  One of the main reasons for including the second amendment to the constitution was to assure the people the means to resist an oppressive government.  I'm a cop, but if a whole section of my town wanted to party in the street (sans violence and looting, of course), I'd back off and let 'em.  No need to clear the street unless fire department or ambulance crews need to get through.
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parking lots are private property so there has to be a sign posted saying that the property owner has allowed the police to patrol the parking lot.  If there is noting like that there is nothing that they can do to you unless you were pulling on to a city street, at least that is the law in CA
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The concept here is simple - you can not use deadly force to protect your property.  You may, in some instances which may vary across the 50 states, use deadly force to protect your person or others who are in grave danger of serious bodily harm or death.  \n\nBut this is not legal advice - just my own opinion.
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Nope- unfortunately it didn't pass here in colorado, although in the city and county of Denver it is legal to possess an ounce or less as long as it's in one bag and you're 21 or over.