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Pepper spray is sold in [[Germany]] to anyone over the age of 18. , as a defence against bears, which, especially in the south of the country, are common in the forests and mountainswild animals. 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 defence will usually be enough to satisfy the officer (in urban areas). In the countryside, Using it against humans in any other situation than defence from a serious threat is, as stated above, legally accepted for use as a defence against large wild animalsan offence.