The only fully legal self-defence product at the moment is a rape alarm. These are not expensive and can be bought from most local police stations or supermarkets.
Can you carry self Defence weapons in the UK?
In the UK, it is illegal to carry non-lethal self defence weapons such as Pepper Spray. Guns and Knives are justifiably illegal to carry in the UK but criminals still manage to get hold of them to use, innocent people should be able to protect themselves with a non-lethal substitute.
What can I legally carry for self defense?
- Pocket knife. Whether you are a man or woman, the first and most important weapon to invest in is a pocket knife.
- Pepper spray.
- Stun guns.
- Flashlights.
- Tactical pen.
What is legally considered self-defense?
the use of reasonable force to protect oneself or members of the family from bodily harm from the attack of an aggressor, if the defender has reason to believe he/she/they is/are in danger. Self-defense is a common defense by a person accused of assault, battery or homicide.
What self-defence is legal in Australia?
Looking to self-defence in legislation, we can turn to s 10.4(2) of the Criminal Code 1994 (Cth) which states the following: A person carries out conduct in self-defence if, and only if, he or she believes the conduct is necessary: to defend himself or herself or another person; or.