Friday, May 24, 2013

Protecting Yourself From Threat Without Breaking The Law

By Sasha X Urech


I practically never realized exactly how close I came to landing behind bars. I was leaving for New York City in just a couple of days and the thrill was killing me. For starters, I would be going to my boyfriend who was a freshman at NYU. Second of all, I would be visiting the Big Apple for the very first time.

I showed off with pride my own fresh pepper spray I got on the net to my own cousin, Cathy. She once stay in NYC. I wanted her to quit worrying regarding me. I was aware about the high crime rate there and was not really going unprepared. Instead, she looked terrified. She stated I could get imprisoned within New York if I didn't know my pepper spray laws.

I researched on the web at the guidelines for buying as well as carrying pepper sprays. Cathy was correct. You could only purchase defense spray in New York from accredited firearms sellers or registered pharmacists. You also have to be at least 18 years old as well as possess a clean record (not a problem for me).

It is nearly the same story inside Massachusetts. You could acquire pepper spray from accredited firearms traders just inside that state, and you need to have a valid firearms identification card.

Michigan permits pepper spray however its maximum oleoresin capsicum concentration has to be 10 %. It can just be utilized to defend people or property if physical force is justified.

I could bring my very own self defense spray with me to Wisconsin but not tear gas. Much like within Michigan, self defense spray having an OC strength above 10 percent is prohibited.

Wisconsin enables you to carry just half oz. to 2 oz. pepper sprays, which must have a safety mechanism against accidental firing. Maximum range can't go more than 20 feet and can't dip below 6 feet, either.

I had a good time in New York visiting my boyfriend. I thanked Cathy for informing me to check out pepper spray laws and thus helping keep my visit to NYC from becoming a nightmare (just like hers, only different).




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