The United States, as you are doubtless aware, is the most weapons-permissive country on earth when it comes to its citizens owning and carrying arms. Firearms are obviously the divisive and oft-discusses weapon and the star of these arguments, but U.S. knife laws are also a common topic. While the rule of law might evaporate […]
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Pepper spray is a useful addition to anyone’s self-defense armory, and a highly convenient, less-lethal tool that is effective, safe and requires a little training to effectively employ. Every state in the Union allows its citizens to carry pepper spray in one form or another, but it is still classified as a weapon, which means
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New York is one of the most draconian states when it comes to self-defense laws for its citizens, and this reputation is certainly well-earned when you take a gander at the state’s statutes governing pepper spray ownership. In the state of New York it is illegal to have pepper spray shipped in from out of
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Virginia: Fast Facts on Trespassing Virginia Trespassing Law Overview Relevant Virginia State Statutes The Virginia state statutes covering trespassing only have a single section with relevant definitions, and it is really more of an anti-definition! Section 18.2-78 defines what a dwelling house is not for purposes of the chapter: 18.2-78. What not deemed dwelling house
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Utah: Fast Facts on Trespassing Utah Trespassing Law Overview Relevant Utah State Statutes Time to get started with the definitions. You might think you have a pretty good grip on the English language, but legislators are notorious for altering the meaning of common words for taking on additional meanings that can change the interpretation of
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Arkansas is a pro-pepper spray state for civilians, but one that has an annoying restriction on the size, or capacity, of any defensive spray in civilian hands. Even though it is generous, Arkansas limits any defensive spray, pepper- or tear gas-based, to 150 CC’s, or a little over 5 ounces. Though this is reasonable compared
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Bears are the largest North American predators, and a common sight in certain parts of the United States and throughout Canada. Though most bears interactions with people do not result in any injury, these formidable animals are nonetheless intimidating, and will sometimes attack people, especially prevalent when a mother with cubs is surprised. Due to
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Missouri is a state with excellent self-defense laws on the books, including what is probably the premier version of stand-your-ground laws in the nation. Missouri provisionally allows citizens to use lethal force in order to protect themselves, or protect someone else against the threat of death or great bodily harm, and additionally they may use
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Michigan is a state with a stalwart stand-your-ground law on the books. Michigan provides a justification for citizens to use lethal force in defense of themselves or someone else with no obligation to retreat, so long as they are in any place they have a right to be, in their home or business, or occupying
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The Essentials Oklahoma Knife Law Overview Oklahoma has just about the shortest and most to the point (had to be done) laws regarding knives you’ll find. What laws there are covering the use and carry go weapons are focused predominately on guns. Knives are left almost entirely alone since a major update to their laws
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