Is it legal to carry OC/CS gas.

[Guest GlocKingTN]

When I say carry, I mean the real deal, not the little squirters you get at the convenience store. I mean the OC canisters. Like for example, the M3 Fogger! Not that the little squirters dont hurt, but one good spray and your OUT! And unless the perp gives you time to "reload", you may be out indefinate.

Just curious really!

[molonlabetn]

I've never heard of any restriction on the quantity of OC one may possess or carry...

[Guest GlocKingTN]

Didn't think so really. But thought maybe someone would knoe FOR SURE!

[DaveTN]

I have no idea if this is true or not but it is posted on the web site of a company that does training in Tennessee.

In Tennessee a person does not need anything to carry a chemical agent but; they must have in their possession a training card when carrying any impact weapon

http://legallyarmed.com/impacttraining.html

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[Guest GlocKingTN]

Is OC considered an impact weapon? I wouldn't think so! But thought I would ask.

[bteague2]

Is OC considered an impact weapon? I wouldn't think so! But thought I would ask.

not unless you hit them with the can

[Guest GlocKingTN]

Didnt think so!

[SkWaShDeM]

It's a good thing 4 and 5 D-Cell Mag-Lights aren't considered impact weapons. (=

[Guest Kingfish]

It's a good thing 4 and 5 D-Cell Mag-Lights aren't considered impact weapons. (=

If you are using it as a weapon, then it is a weapon. I can definitely see someone being arrested for but maybe not charged with carrying a "club". It is all about intent or perceived intent.

[SkWaShDeM]

I was making a joke about needing a certificate of training to carry one around if it was considered an impact weapon.

[Guest GlocKingTN]

I was making a joke about needing a certificate of training to carry one around if it was considered an impact weapon.

Heck, I thought you were serious!