Can I carry pepper spray on campus for protection?
Any adult may purchase and carry pepper spray (oleoresin capsicum) for protection and defensive purposes. If you decide to carry pepper spray and you are compelled to use it to defend yourself, follow these guidelines after using the spray. • Get out of the area. Run away from your attacker towards safety (an attacker may still be able to grab you even though he has been sprayed) • Report the incident to the police immediately. Misuse of tear gas or pepper spray weapons can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony at the discretion of the District Attorney. It is a felony to use pepper spray against a peace officer engaged in official duties.
