Re: [Paddlewise] Bluffing Bears....

On 23 Jun 2003 at 19:49, Michael Orchard wrote:

>I think pepper sprays of any sort are illegal in Canada,
> at least illegal to bring into the country while on vacation from the
> usa...(comments from Canadians are welcome here...)

There are restrictions on real bear spray so obtaining it is 
difficult. I haven't seen it in a retail outlet in a long time.  

It seems, according to one retailer I spoke to, that real bear spray 
in Canada is classified as a weapon (like various martial arts 
devices) and so you have to work a little harder to find and acquire 
it (red tape more than anything).  I never looked into it further, 
since I don't use the stuff.

If you go into any local outdoor gear store, you'll find "bear spray" 
in stock, however, this stuff is barely "tabasco in a spray can" and 
is not real bear spray.  The quantity of capsicum isn't sufficient to 
qualify as a real bear deterent according to Herrero.  It will work 
on a dog or person, bears are iffy.

Mike
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