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Is pepper spray illegal in Norway?

Yes. Pepper spray is banned in Norway. Pepper and tear gas sprays are illegal for private people.

Vapenforskriften s 3-6: pepper spray, tear gas and similar self-defence sprays are illegal for private persons; police permits case by case, very unlikely (ung.no Q&A citing the regulation). Only non-chilli approved sprays legal.

Source: Vapenforskriften s 3-6

• Norway is one of 11 countries where pepper spray is banned, and 9 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 3.
• In Europe: banned in 7 of 39 countries.

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