Hi Priest,

The Criminal Code of Canada is very broad when is comes to classifying what is a prohibited weapon and I think a spray bottle of nasty liquid carried for the purpose to spray someone with, would contravene the "Possession" laws for carrying it and the more serious "Use" laws if it was actually used.

To illustrate how broad the classification of "Prohibited Weapons" like pepper spray are here in Canada the following was copied from the Criminal Code, Regulations Pertaining to ... Prohibited Weapons, Part 3.

PART 3

PROHIBITED WEAPONS

Former Prohibited Weapons Order, No. 1

1. Any device designed to be used for the purpose of injuring, immobilizing or otherwise incapacitating any person by the discharge therefrom of

(a) tear gas, Mace or other gas, or

(b) any liquid, spray, powder or other substance that is capable of injuring, immobilizing or otherwise incapacitating any person.

My intent is not to fuel a debate here on the ETS Forum about Canadian Laws and the Right to Self-Protection; just in Canada you have to be very careful to stay firmly on the right side of the law, or be prepared to pay the penalty.

My 2 cents.

Mike