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People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live

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Laws are necessary for civilization to survive and thrive, but in some cases, they don’t always make a lot of logical sense. Just because something is legal doesn’t automatically make it morally or socially good. Nor does banning something instantly mean that it’s bad. There are some truly bizarre moments when common sense goes out the window.

One internet user sparked an interesting conversation on r/AskReddit after asking folks about what things are, weirdly enough, illegal to own in their home country. Scroll down for their answers and a quick peek into how every legal system has at least a few flaws.

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#1

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Swiss law : just one pet guinea pig. It's mandatory to have at least two so they don't get lonely.

Zinaye , Pixabay Report

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Some laws are beyond bizarre and end up sounding utterly hilarious. For example, Birmingham University notes that in the United Kingdom, it is illegal to handle “salmon in suspicious circumstances,” as per Section 32 of the Salmon Act of 1986.

Meanwhile, the Seamen’s and Soldiers’ False Characters Act of 1906 prohibits you from dressing up as a member of the naval, military, and marine forces. So, you technically wouldn’t be able to wear those clothes to a fancy dress party.

The 1839 Metropolitan Police Act makes it illegal to “wilfully and wantonly disturb any inhabitant by pulling or ringing any doorbell or knocking at any door without lawful excuse.” Nor are you allowed to use “any slide upon ice or snow in any street or other thoroughfare.”

Even weirder, Section 12 of the Licensing Act of 1872 prohibits you from being drunk inside a pub. “Every person found drunk in any highway or other public place, whether a building or not, or on any licensed premises” could get a fine.

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#2

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Native animals. You’re not allowed to keep native animals in Australia without a special licence, but I live rurally & pretty much everyone I know has at least one native animal that they rescued as a baby & fed & it just never f****d off once it grew up, so they have a kangaroo or a bunch of magpies or a wombat just tooling around their property like it owns the place.

Technically they could get into pretty major trouble (fines & jail time) but it’s generally overlooked if you’re not selling them.

OldTiredAnnoyed , Photo By: Kaboompics.com Report

Final score:

138points

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#3

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live US: Brass knuckles. Guns are fine. Knives are fine. But Brass knuckles? Yeah that’s too far.

stunspelledbackwards , MAURO CATEB Report

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129points

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We reached out to the person behind the online thread, redditor u/solitary_black_sheep. They shared a few thoughts about illogical laws, as well as the virality of online content.

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“I don’t think it’s possible to have perfect laws in general,” the internet user told Bored Panda.

“There will always be some strange ones due to historical reasons, strange precedences, unfortunate phrasing, etc.”

They said that they read many interesting answers. “There were many interesting illegal things that overall showed some holes in legal systems of different countries.”

#4

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Pet rats.

Alberta is one of the few places that is rat-free and they want to keep it that way.

moronomer , Clique Images Report

Final score:

89points

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#5

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live India: A tiktok account.

daftpunkD3 , Nik Report

Final score:

89points

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#6

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Chewing gum in Singapore.

IllTreacle7682 , Yaroslav Shuraev Report

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86points

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However, the OP felt a bit surprised by how many people mentioned “various kinds of [psychedelic substances].”

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“For me, trying to limit [these substances] makes sense and it’s not normal to own them.”

According to the author, they were surprised by how many people responded to their question online. “I’m happy that so many people found the question interesting,” they said.

They opened up to us that initially the thread and the question were a social experiment of sorts. They wanted to see if they’d be able to create a popular post. The main thing driving the OP? “Just curiosity.”

Redditor u/solitary_black_sheep said that they felt inspired by similar questions that they had seen online. However, they didn’t want to just copy them. Instead, they added a unique twist to make the question unique.

#7

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live I’m in the USA (Indiana to be exact) and throwing stars were illegal until around a year ago. Open carry is fine, but none of that ninja business.

BigBiggity , Rick Tew's NinjaGym™ Martial Arts Report

Final score:

83points

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#8

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live A warning system for your car to give you a heads up for speed controls.
You are allowed to buy it, but you're not allowed to use it.

Before the legalisation of cannabis you were allowed to buy seeds.
On each pack was a sticker stating, "You are, by law, not allowed to put the contents in soil and water it."

Germany.

donkey_loves_dragons , Tim Gouw Report

Final score:

79points

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#9

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Telescope 🔭 [Jordan]

Edit: if you are part of the Jordanian Astronomy association, you can get a permit to import one, otherwise it's forbidden to prevent people from spying.

Low_Code_5522 , freepik Report

Final score:

77points

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Most countries have at least a few glaring irregularities in their legal systems. The more you learn about them, the more flaws and inconsistencies you can spot. Some mistakes come down to human error. Others are the byproduct of ancient traditions and anachronistic mores that no longer fit the spirit of the age. While others still are left to be ignored because changing them would not be worth all the trouble.

Overhauling a country’s entire legal system to be consistent, logical, fair and also reflective of the norms and mores of today’s society would be a monumental task. Then factor in the fact that social norms shift and change over time and you realize that you have to constantly update your laws. Realistically, some bizarre (il)legalities will fall between the cracks. And then you’re back where you started, wondering why it’s illegal to own something basic.

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#10

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live It's illegal to own rabbits in my state in Australia, unless you're a registered magician or own a petting zoo type show.

Chiweeny , Satyabrata sm Report

Final score:

75points

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#11

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Buying knives if you're under 18 in Scotland.

Sounds legit and reasonable, except that you can vote, get married, have babies and leave home when you're 16.

Had to "break the law" to buy someone some kitchen knives and scissors last week because they couldn't cook anything without them!!

badmother , Blend Archive Report

Final score:

74points

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#12

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Kinder eggs with the toy inside. Illegal in all of US.

Environmental-Low792 , Jens Rost Report

Final score:

71points

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What are the most peculiar laws that you know that are still in effect in your home country, dear Pandas? Are they still relevant or does everyone ignore them?

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Do you think that a perfectly logical, constantly updated, and just legal system is attainable or feasible? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Scroll down to the comments and let us know what you think.

#13

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live A copy of the original Romeo and Juliet. [Because of] suggestive language. 400 words got changed for school copies. New Mexico, USA

r1niceboy , Sema Nur Report

Final score:

64points

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#14

New Zealand: A snake. Always wanted a pet snake, but we dont even have them in the zoo they are so unallowed lol.

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63points

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#15

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live UAE: Poppy seeds. I miss them on my bagels.

buddhaliao , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

57points

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#16

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live In Venezuela it's illegal to own anything with camo print on it.

dickburpsdaily , Anika Huizinga Report

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53points

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#17

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live To be in possession of an unpolished diamond in South Africa. Even if you pick it up on the beach.. punishment: 10 years in prison.

Sea-Associate-4060 , Dillon Wanner Report

Final score:

51points

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#18

VPN subscription in China. Actually ownership is not illegal, usage is.

Leaper229 Report

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43points

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#19

Cuban cigars. I live in the US, up on Lake Erie. Plenty of people I know have gone to Canada and snagged some Cuban cigars to bring back just to say they did.

This is technically a violation of the Trading With the Enemy Act and punishable by up to $50k in fines per cigar, but it’s not generally enforced unless customs think you’re bringing them back to sell.

IMO they’re not that great. Certainly not bad, but not worth the hype they get. Dominican cigars have majorly passed them in quality.

MrLanesLament Report

Final score:

42points

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#20

Any laser pointer that isn't weaker than a single LED. Here in Australia, it used to be less than 5 milliwatts, then they changed it to less than 1 milliwatt. The laser pointers that can burn things are usually 1.5 watts or more.

Shinaebob Report

Final score:

40points

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#21

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Portugal: Dashcams, police bodycams, etc, here if people didnt have privacy while breaking the law then the court will make the victim pay for the privacy damages to the law breaker and end the case there.

edit: we have some public streets with (goverment) cameras recording 24/7.

telmoxt , Xingye Jiang Report

Final score:

39points

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#22

The feathers of most native migratory birds are illegal to own in the US. Having a hawk feather, or blue jay feather? Illegal, because of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (Nobody is banging down doors about a kid picking up a feather, though.).

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Final score:

39points

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#23

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live E -Vapes though they sell cigarettes. I live in India.

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38points

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#24

Slingshot in Germany.
Back in my day we carved our own. Apparently we were real criminal.

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35points

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#25

In one state (Western Australia), it is illegal to sell, purchase, take delivery of or deliver more than 50 kgs of potatoes at once. Not sure if this is ever enforced but yeah.

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35points

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#26

In Ireland it’s illegal to sell and use metal detectors without written consent from the government.

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33points

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#27

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Texas, US: 2 IDs , even if the both have the exact same information, photos , names , ID number , hight , eye colour , everything

If your ID gets lost and you get a new one , and somehow find your old one. You are breaking the law...

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32points

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#28

Switchblades are illegal in a lot of states. You can have pocket knives, you can have long bladed knives, you can have knives you can open with one hand. You can also have guns.

But switchblades are illegal in a lot of places.

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31points

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#29

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Walkie Talkies are illegal in Egypt.

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30points

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#30

California, US: Ferrets, as pets.

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29points

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#31

Bear spray. We have bears in Canada.

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29points

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#32

A home distillation setup in the UK.

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28points

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#33

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Suppressors/moderators/silencers. Not even for airguns.

I bought an airgun about a year ago. Then I designed and 3D printed a suppressor for it, figuring it would effectively lengthen the barrel a bit for increased accuracy, and it might reduce the report, even if only slightly.

I shared a picture of the finished print on social media and had a bunch of friends immediately comment that I should delete the picture and destroy the print ASAP. I did and then researched it... sure enough owning or possessing a suppressor is illegal (in Canada).

I think someone in politics has watched a few too many action movies and has no real concept of how effective suppressors are.

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27points

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#34

Uganda is illegal to own a parrot.

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27points

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#35

Changing the bulbs in your car/bike with the same ones with leds. But driving without lights is also illegal. So on my old bike i eather drive illegally with out lights and get run over, ir i drive it with lights but without permission, and could loose my lisence and face +500 in fines...

Wtf switzerland.

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24points

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#36

California and Massachusetts, US: Stuff like nunchucks. You can have pretend foam ones but you can’t have real ones. Like just let me spin s**t around in my backyard.

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20points

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#37

Sadly I can’t have a pet gorilla in the uk.

Strict-Airline3614 Report

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19points

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#38

People Shared 40 Absolutely Normal Things They Can’t Own Because It’s Illegal Where They Live Your own sugar

It's a crime to make sugar in Brazil.

vini_club_ofc , D MO Report

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15points

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#39

Its illegal to have a knife in your lunch box with sandwiches and walk on public.
Just if you want to peel a tomato or a cucumber you can end up in jail.
Country, UK.

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10points

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#40

Dual citizenship in Ukraine.

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-11points

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, crafting captivating visual content to enhance every reader's experience. Sometimes my mornings are spent diving into juicy dramas, while afternoons are all about adding extra laughs to the world by editing the funniest memes around. My favorite part of the job? Choosing the perfect images to illustrate articles. It's like imagining a story as a movie in my mind and selecting the key shots to tell the story visually.

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SummerVeE 3 weeks ago

This may get some down votes. As a woman in a big city that can get rough after dark: Not being allowed to carry pepper spray or other personal protection items. I'm not talking dangerous weapons, I mean being allowed to possess things that will inflict minor damage to help a victim ward off a physical attack and escape.

20points

Auntriarch 3 weeks ago (edited)

I don't know where you live Summer, but I was advised by a police officer that it's not illegal to carry old fashioned firm hold hairspray in your handbag. Apparently it's very discouraging

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Child of the Stars 3 weeks ago

I like Mabel's weapon of choice in Only Murders In The Building. She carries a knitting needle.

4points

Bunnybutt 3 weeks ago

Well, as my dad used to say...better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6.

3points

Jill Rhodry 3 weeks ago

Hair spray and body spray work well, especially if you hold a lighter in front of them

2points

similarly 3 weeks ago

Hopefully, police will overlook it. About 30-35 years ago, my Mum bought a handgun from a police officer. He told her it was illegal to have a handgun IN the car with the driver (it needed to be in the trunk/boot). However, he told her that as a woman driving alone, if she were stopped by a police officer, and the officer happened to notice the handgun under the drivers' seat, and the officer had no reason to be suspicious that it was anything but self-defense and protection, and as she had no criminal record, the officer would almost certainly pretend they didn't see it. However, that was a very long time ago.

2points

StrangeOne 3 weeks ago

Sounds like Canada. We have a 0 tolerance law. Self-defence is not considered excusable for assault. Which is anguishing, nonetheless.

1point

Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 3 weeks ago

Where is pepper spray illegal?

1point

WJW _ 3 weeks ago

They make small aerosol cans of lysol. Would work great with a lighter too!

0points

Jenny Mason 3 weeks ago

Buy a can of dog repellent spray, it's not illegal to carry it in the UK.

0points

MrsFettesVette 3 weeks ago

What about personal protective alarms? Like a Birdie? Those are legal in a lot more places. You just attach it to your purse

0points

Forrest Hobbs 3 weeks ago

It's not that I don't sympathise with women worrying about personal safety, but: when I was a young man living dodgy parts of big cities I was more likely to be assaulted than a woman. I never wanted any "personal protection items" beyond shoes I could run in. From what I've read, young men in the UK are the most vulnerable of any group to all forms of criminal assault. I had the advantage back then of being able run pretty quickly - more useful to my mind than having any sort of weapon (it worked, too). I've long taken the view that any weapon you're not fully trained to use will just get you into trouble. Now let's see the downvotes roll in... 😐

-1point

Irishwoman abroad 3 weeks ago

The title is once again misleading. Lots of these are not everyday, normal items and many make sense, especially when it comes to protecting wildlife

12points

Mike F 3 weeks ago

Come now, doesn't everyone carry around a few pet kangaroos, and a couple dozen bunnies in a backpack in Australia? 😂

6points

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Traveling Lady Railfan 3 weeks ago

Today I learned about regulations regarding the ownership of rats, snakes, guinea pigs, parrots, gorillas and Australian wildlife!

5points

Boo 3 weeks ago

I don't know if this is still illegal, but you couldn't own a raccoon in Michigan.

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SummerVeE 3 weeks ago

This may get some down votes. As a woman in a big city that can get rough after dark: Not being allowed to carry pepper spray or other personal protection items. I'm not talking dangerous weapons, I mean being allowed to possess things that will inflict minor damage to help a victim ward off a physical attack and escape.

20points

Auntriarch 3 weeks ago (edited)

I don't know where you live Summer, but I was advised by a police officer that it's not illegal to carry old fashioned firm hold hairspray in your handbag. Apparently it's very discouraging

20points

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Child of the Stars 3 weeks ago

I like Mabel's weapon of choice in Only Murders In The Building. She carries a knitting needle.

4points

Bunnybutt 3 weeks ago

Well, as my dad used to say...better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6.

3points

Jill Rhodry 3 weeks ago

Hair spray and body spray work well, especially if you hold a lighter in front of them

2points

similarly 3 weeks ago

Hopefully, police will overlook it. About 30-35 years ago, my Mum bought a handgun from a police officer. He told her it was illegal to have a handgun IN the car with the driver (it needed to be in the trunk/boot). However, he told her that as a woman driving alone, if she were stopped by a police officer, and the officer happened to notice the handgun under the drivers' seat, and the officer had no reason to be suspicious that it was anything but self-defense and protection, and as she had no criminal record, the officer would almost certainly pretend they didn't see it. However, that was a very long time ago.

2points

StrangeOne 3 weeks ago

Sounds like Canada. We have a 0 tolerance law. Self-defence is not considered excusable for assault. Which is anguishing, nonetheless.

1point

Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 3 weeks ago

Where is pepper spray illegal?

1point

WJW _ 3 weeks ago

They make small aerosol cans of lysol. Would work great with a lighter too!

0points

Jenny Mason 3 weeks ago

Buy a can of dog repellent spray, it's not illegal to carry it in the UK.

0points

MrsFettesVette 3 weeks ago

What about personal protective alarms? Like a Birdie? Those are legal in a lot more places. You just attach it to your purse

0points

Forrest Hobbs 3 weeks ago

It's not that I don't sympathise with women worrying about personal safety, but: when I was a young man living dodgy parts of big cities I was more likely to be assaulted than a woman. I never wanted any "personal protection items" beyond shoes I could run in. From what I've read, young men in the UK are the most vulnerable of any group to all forms of criminal assault. I had the advantage back then of being able run pretty quickly - more useful to my mind than having any sort of weapon (it worked, too). I've long taken the view that any weapon you're not fully trained to use will just get you into trouble. Now let's see the downvotes roll in... 😐

-1point

Irishwoman abroad 3 weeks ago

The title is once again misleading. Lots of these are not everyday, normal items and many make sense, especially when it comes to protecting wildlife

12points

Mike F 3 weeks ago

Come now, doesn't everyone carry around a few pet kangaroos, and a couple dozen bunnies in a backpack in Australia? 😂

6points

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Traveling Lady Railfan 3 weeks ago

Today I learned about regulations regarding the ownership of rats, snakes, guinea pigs, parrots, gorillas and Australian wildlife!

5points

Boo 3 weeks ago

I don't know if this is still illegal, but you couldn't own a raccoon in Michigan.

3points

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