Originally Posted by myrridin

Kalifornia code place the private use of pepper spray in much the same category that the rest of the country place the use of guns... In other words, you must fear for your life or serious injury. Kalifornia, like far too many states, does not allow citizens to use force to protect property...

"Use of tear gas or a tear gas weapon, EXCEPT in self defense, can be a felony. (California Penal Code Section 12403.7)"