Rejected petition Legalise the availability of Pepper Spray / CS Gas for law-abiding citizens

London is in a crime crisis. As a father; I worry that I have no means available to protect my children in the event of being approached by an armed assailant, especially someone with a knife. Pepper Spray for law-abiding citizens is a deterrent and a solution for tackling low-level street crime.

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The UK is one of the few countries where pepper spray / CS gas is illegal. Not only is it illegal, but it's classified as a firearm. Women, lone travellers etc face the reality of being confronted with a knife, acid or a gun in London every day WITH NO DEFENCE.

This would stop a huge number of stabbings.

This petition is not about legalising pepper spray for everyone, only for people with no criminal history. Law abiders should have the right to carry non-lethal personal protection spray.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/216951

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Date submitted 6 April 2018
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