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== Legal Issues ==
=== [[Belgium]] ===
There are penalties for possession of an offensive weapon in [[Belgium]].
=== [[France]] ===
In [[France]], it is legal for anyone over the age of 18 to buy a [[Pepper Spray]] in an armoury or military surplus store. It is classified as a '''Category 6 Weapon''' in French law. If the container is of more than 100ml, it is classed as an offensive weapon, and possession in a public place can be punished by confiscation and a fine. However, if it contains less than 100ml, while still a Category 6 Weapon, it is not classed as a punishable offence for the purposes of the Weapons law, so if you are controlled, it will be confiscated with maybe a verbal warning given.
=== [[Germany]] ===
[[Pepper Spray]] is sold in [[Germany]] to anyone over the age of 18. as a defense against bears, which, especially in the south of the country, are common in the forests and mountains. It is also accepted (technically illegal, but the police don't care) that women or vulnerable people may carry one to protect against rape or other aggression. Explaining to the police that you are an independent traveller and that it is your only defense will usually be enough to satisfy the officer (in urban areas). In the countryside, it is, as stated above, legally accepted for use as a defense against large wild animals.
=== [[Netherlands]] ===
