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basautter
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Is Pepper Spray Legal in Baja??
Can anyone tell me if pepper spray is legal in Baja for personal protection, and if so, can you take it across the border??
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Yes
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No problem.
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POPEYE-SCOTT
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Pepper Spray
[Edited on 3-9-2015 by POPEYE-SCOTT]
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bajalearner
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I have been told it is legal in MX.
If you are going out to buy some, go to a uniform shop to get it. They sell the stronger spray used by cops. About $25, and well worth the money! I
prefer the stream spray as apposed to a wide angle spray so I can direct the stream for a more precise shot to the eyes mouth or nose. Spray it in 1
second bursts so you can adjust the aim if needed.
Pepper spray should be shaken at least every month.
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POPEYE-SCOTT
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Can't seem to post reply.
[Edited on 3-9-2015 by POPEYE-SCOTT]
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Not if it contains Spanish letters, accent marks, or if it is pasted from Word, any apostrophes or quotation marks... until the host fixes the new
software.
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vgabndo
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Quote: Originally posted by bajalearner  | I have been told it is legal in MX.
If you are going out to buy some, go to a uniform shop to get it. They sell the stronger spray used by cops. About $25, and well worth the money! I
prefer the stream spray as apposed to a wide angle spray so I can direct the stream for a more precise shot to the eyes mouth or nose. Spray it in 1
second bursts so you can adjust the aim if needed.
Pepper spray should be shaken at least every month. |
Remind me to never go where you live! I've carried it in my truck for years and not even once had to use it. Having to use it so often I might develop
special techniques and preferences is just plain scary! 
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
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Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Hows about a pepper spray gun
So understand dont waste your time always searching for those wasted years
face up and make your stand and realize that your living in the golden years
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There is no way I would have that in Mexico. They freaked out once with my timing light.
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POPEYE-SCOTT
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discoverbaja web site lists pepper spray as not allowed in mexico.
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http://www.discoverbaja.com/go/crossing-border-mexico/#custo...
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vgabndo
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This Mexican government customs site has an exhaustive list that DOES NOT include pepper spray.
http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/reinounido/index.php/visas/79#7
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
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i keep a little bottle of it in our baja vehicle and it's had many a young soldiers hand on it at checkpoints over the years with no problems.
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vgabndo
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| Quote: Originally posted by mulegemichael | | i keep a little bottle of it in our baja vehicle and it's had many a young soldiers hand on it at checkpoints over the years with no problems.
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DITTO Michael...the only time I was ever nervous about it was when a Ag. inspector at Guerrero Negro, years ago, picked it up, pointed it at his face
and started futzing with the safety. I didn't know at the time if it was legal or not, and felt that we were possibly seconds away from him going to
the hospital and me going to jail.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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I imagine Discover Baja and like sites take a cautious approach
when handing out info, can't imagine they want clients
coming back at them for erronous info. I would never give
a Mex Army kid a reason to ? me. Whether a baseball bat,
flare gun, knife is legal may depend on how the Mex Authority
you are talking to sees the regs
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We keep bear repellent and Hornet spray available
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Barry A.
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| Quote: Originally posted by vgabndo | | Quote: Originally posted by mulegemichael | | i keep a little bottle of it in our baja vehicle and it's had many a young soldiers hand on it at checkpoints over the years with no problems.
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DITTO Michael...the only time I was ever nervous about it was when a Ag. inspector at Guerrero Negro, years ago, picked it up, pointed it at his face
and started futzing with the safety. I didn't know at the time if it was legal or not, and felt that we were possibly seconds away from him going to
the hospital and me going to jail. |
"going to the hospital"??? Why would anybody hit with Pepper Spray need to go to a hospital? I have been sprayed many times in training------it
hurts a lot, but no "hospital" ever was necessary?!?!?!?!?
Barry
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vgabndo
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Who knows, Barry, what would have happened it the guy had shot himself in the face at close range. My point was that twenty years ago he seemed to
have no idea what he was dicking with, and it made me very uncomfortable thinking what might happen. I've been exposed to significant amounts of both
CS and CN in (semi) controlled conditions, and I knew damned sure I didn't want this guy to push the button inside my camper van.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Barry A.
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| Quote: Originally posted by vgabndo | | Who knows, Barry, what would have happened it the guy had shot himself in the face at close range. My point was that twenty years ago he seemed to
have no idea what he was dicking with, and it made me very uncomfortable thinking what might happen. I've been exposed to significant amounts of both
CS and CN in (semi) controlled conditions, and I knew damned sure I didn't want this guy to push the button inside my camper van.
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Good points, Vag, and I understand. Pardon my knee-jerk response.
Barry
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