In the UK, pepper balls are considered a weapon regulated by the Firearms Act 1968. Hand forged swords are legal in the UK and can have a curved blade. Factory made swords must have a straight blade. Spring assisted knives are legal. Carrying swords in public is illegal. Exemptions cover swords for re-enactments or collectors’ antique displays.
Pepper balls use paintball technology with gelatin capsules of riot agents. In the UK, paintball guns fire frangible rounds and are not classed as firearms. Alternatives like criminal identifier spray are legal for self defence.
Pepper Spray Legality
In the UK, pepper spray is banned for citizens under the Firearms Act. Using it on a person is assault.
Legal Self-Defence Options
What is legal for self-defence in the UK?
Hand forged swords are legal in the UK and can have a curved blade. Factory swords must have a straight blade. Spring knives are legal. Exemptions cover re-enactments or collectors’ antique displays.
Alternatives like criminal identifier spray are legal for defence.