I've been doing some research on DE's law regarding pepper spray. Mainly because my child is 16 and will be driving alone very soon, and I'm considering some legal options for self-defense.
Here is what I've found so far:
TITLE 11
CHAPTER 2
§ 222 General definitions.
(4) "Dangerous instrument" means any instrument, article or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury, or any disabling chemical spray, as defined in paragraph (7) of this section or any electronic control devices including but not limited to a neuromuscular incapacitation device designed to incapacitate a person.
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(7) "Disabling chemical spray" includes mace, tear gas, pepper spray or any other mixture containing quantities thereof, or any other aerosol spray or any liquid, gaseous or solid substance capable of producing temporary physical discomfort, disability or injury through being vaporized or otherwise dispersed in the air, or any canister, container or device designed or intended to carry, store or disperse such aerosol spray or such gas or solid.
Then, in the following:
TITLE 11
CHAPTER 5
§ 1443 Carrying a concealed dangerous instrument; class A misdemeanor.
(c) For the purposes of this section, disabling chemical spray, as defined in § 222 of this title, shall not be considered to be a dangerous instrument.
Please correct anything that I have gotten wrong --- So, unless I'm missing something, it would appear that:
....any type, strength or size of pepper spray is legal in Delaware
....carrying it concealed is also legal
....I didn't find anything that places age limitations on carrying pepper spray. However, I found other internet articles that suggested no one under 18 could legally possess it???
....using it for Self-Defense purposes is legal
Anyway, this is what I'm considering for the vehicle while my child is driving alone:
FRONTIERSMAN Bear Spray
If anyone has other ideas, I'm certainly willing to consider other possibilities/options.
Here is what I've found so far:
TITLE 11
CHAPTER 2
§ 222 General definitions.
(4) "Dangerous instrument" means any instrument, article or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury, or any disabling chemical spray, as defined in paragraph (7) of this section or any electronic control devices including but not limited to a neuromuscular incapacitation device designed to incapacitate a person.
.....
(7) "Disabling chemical spray" includes mace, tear gas, pepper spray or any other mixture containing quantities thereof, or any other aerosol spray or any liquid, gaseous or solid substance capable of producing temporary physical discomfort, disability or injury through being vaporized or otherwise dispersed in the air, or any canister, container or device designed or intended to carry, store or disperse such aerosol spray or such gas or solid.
Then, in the following:
TITLE 11
CHAPTER 5
§ 1443 Carrying a concealed dangerous instrument; class A misdemeanor.
(c) For the purposes of this section, disabling chemical spray, as defined in § 222 of this title, shall not be considered to be a dangerous instrument.
Please correct anything that I have gotten wrong --- So, unless I'm missing something, it would appear that:
....any type, strength or size of pepper spray is legal in Delaware
....carrying it concealed is also legal
....I didn't find anything that places age limitations on carrying pepper spray. However, I found other internet articles that suggested no one under 18 could legally possess it???
....using it for Self-Defense purposes is legal
Anyway, this is what I'm considering for the vehicle while my child is driving alone:
FRONTIERSMAN Bear Spray
If anyone has other ideas, I'm certainly willing to consider other possibilities/options.
Violence, when there is an alternative, is immoral.
Violence, when there is no alternative, is survival.
-Unknown-
A battle avoided cannot be lost.
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Violence, when there is no alternative, is survival.
-Unknown-
A battle avoided cannot be lost.
-Sun Tzu-