– Q. On last question the Rov mentioned that Pepper Spray if needed for self defense and saving lives, it is permitted to hold and carry all day and night during Shabbos. Is it really better to use it for protection during Shabbat than a gun? How about carrying a knife when one is trained?

A. It is indeed safer to use the spray for self defense than a gun or a knife and when in need the security experts recommend to use and carry it.

We must mention that in Canada the use of Pepper Spray is illegal and prohibited by law, and only law enforcement officers may legally carry or possess it. When in need one must contact the responsible authorities to get the necessary legal permits.

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Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a