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The 2026 map of where Pepper Spray is banned or restricted, aired Oct 16, 2026.
Banned in 11 countries
'All forms of tear gas' are on its list of prohibited arms.
A category A prohibited weapon under its 2022 weapons law.
A prohibited weapon since its 2006 weapons law.
Category II weapon: only police may carry it.
Pepper and tear gas sprays are illegal for private people.
Legalised it at home in 2019, then banned it again in 2021.
Counts as a firearm; self-defence is not accepted as a reason.
Police issue no pepper spray licences to the public.
Pepper spray is a police 'support tool'; individuals may not own it.
Listed as a prohibited weapon in the 1968 Firearms Act (s5).
Spray made for use on people is a prohibited weapon; bear spray is OK.
Everywhere not listed here, Pepper Spray is allowed.
Restricted in 9 countries
Banned in most states; NT ran a public trial from Sep 2025.
A restricted weapon: civilians need a police permit.
Legal only with a police licence, e.g. for a proven threat.
Counts as a firearm under the weapons law; licence needed.
Sprays need a police permit, granted case by case.
Pepper (OC) sprays banned in public; other sprays up to 20 g OK.
A July 2026 law lets women 18+ carry it; rules for sales pending.
Buying needs a police permit; carrying needs a second one.
Capsaicin spray is a controlled hazardous substance.
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