Our interpretation of the various laws, regulations and restrictions pertaining to survival, self-reliance and self defense. Please note that we are not lawyers, and this is NOT legal advice.
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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 …
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 …
Virginia: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land Crime Class: Misdemeanor, some specific violations are felonies. Fencing Required?: No. Signage Required?: Yes, for protection of law on certain properties. Verbal Notice Required?: No, but counts as notice against entry. Virginia Trespassing Law Overview Virginia has many statutes covering trespassing, but the majority …
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Utah: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land, Vehicles Crime Class: Misdemeanor Fencing Required?: No, but counts as required notice against entry. Signage Required?: No, but counts as required notice against entry. Verbal Notice Required?: No, but counts as required notice against entry. Utah Trespassing Law Overview Trespassing in Utah is a …
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 …
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 Legal to Carry Openly or Concealed: Any kind of knife Illegal to Carry Openly or Concealed “Any other offensive weapon” 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 …
As one would likely expect from a ranking nanny state like New Jersey, defense sprays are fairly heavily regulated, and New Jersey adopts a downright punitive stance toward civilian use and ownership of them. Though any kind of chemical composition is allowable, civilians may only possess and carry puny canisters with a payload measuring no …
