There aren’t many self-defense weapons that civilians are allowed to just carry around in the Netherlands. The “Law on weapons and ammunition” describes in detail what weapons are illegal. If you use any of these items, even in a self-defense case, the lawsuit can become tricky.Legal weapons for self-defense(https://legalepepperspray.nl/legale-wapens-voor-zelfverdediging/) Pepper spray, a quite popular self-defense weapon for women in the United States, for example, is illegal in the Netherlands. So, what would be the next best thing that doesn’t take up too much space and most people have at hand? You guessed it: deodorant. But what does this refreshing spray have to do with self-defense?
