ForeignDude
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I want to make sure that I have the right reading on the law in MD.
Is it the case that you cannot carry OC (pepper spray) at all, openly or concealed, in MD?
This appears to be the relevant statute, though I find it hard to believe, frankly:
§ 4-101. Dangerous weapons
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(3)(i) "Pepper mace" means an aerosol propelled combination of highly disabling irritant pepper based products.
(ii) "Pepper mace" is also known as oleoresin capsicum (o.c.) spray.
Prohibited
(c)(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.
(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.
Presuming I'm understanding this right, I can't carry a pistol, a knife, or pepper spray. So, what exactly, is legal to carry in MD, presuming you value your life and that of your loved ones?
Is it the case that you cannot carry OC (pepper spray) at all, openly or concealed, in MD?
This appears to be the relevant statute, though I find it hard to believe, frankly:
§ 4-101. Dangerous weapons
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(3)(i) "Pepper mace" means an aerosol propelled combination of highly disabling irritant pepper based products.
(ii) "Pepper mace" is also known as oleoresin capsicum (o.c.) spray.
Prohibited
(c)(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.
(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.
Presuming I'm understanding this right, I can't carry a pistol, a knife, or pepper spray. So, what exactly, is legal to carry in MD, presuming you value your life and that of your loved ones?