Pepper spray legal in DR?

[stelen123]

Hello all,
anyone know if pepper spray ( for self defense purpose) is legal to carry or buy/sell in DR?
thanks
Stefan

[johne]

Originally Posted by stelen123

Hello all,
anyone know if pepper spray ( for self defense purpose) is legal to carry or buy/sell in DR?
thanks
Stefan

the s*** all the street vendors put as seasoning on their food???????????

[expatsooner]

You can find pepper spray at many of the Cuesta stores. They have it right next to the check out person. I think it is about a 1,000.00 RD but don't quote me on that price.

We have one for our nanny to carry when she is out walking alone with the kids.

[Robert]

Many supermarkets sell it. RD$350 (US$10) for a small spray.

[rellosk]

Originally Posted by Robert

Many supermarkets sell it. RD$350 (US$10) for a small spray.

Do they call it Pepper Spray or is there a Spanish name for it?

[Tamborista]

Espray Pimiento!

[Chirimoya]

'Policia francesa', isn't it?

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Chirimoya

'Policia francesa', isn't it?

I do believe that is the correct name.

[Mirador]

Originally Posted by Chirimoya

'Policia francesa', isn't it?

The only pepper spray that's worth its salt (in this case, pepper ;-) are the 'weapons grade' mace sold at the established 'Armerías' and cost above RD1000. Anyway, don't take my word for it, test it with some friends or 'less-than-friends'. It won't stop most people. Also, if you are not aware of wind direction you'll end up peppering yourself and not your attacker. In my book, pepper sprayers and stun guns are toys and will only give you a false sense of security...

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[macocael]

Yeah Mirador is right, dont waste your time. Even with mace, if you dont fire it off just right and hit your opponent where you need to hit them, or close enough, you wont stop them. You need to keep a cool head and act deliberately. That requires practice.

A much better alternative, frankly,is an old fashioned "sap." You dont aim for the usual places, any attacker will be prepared for that. You kneecap them. Even a tiny bit of heavy lead applied with the flick of the wrist to the very vulnerable kneecap or shin bone will stop an attacker dead in his tracks.

Ha! I know it sounds funny, but it does work. However, like all forms of self defense, it takes practice and a bit of training.