Police warn against UBC students carrying bear spray
Some retailers who sell various forms of pepper spray, including bear spray, say they have seen a spike in sales following a rash of sexual assaults on UBC's Vancouver campus. But police are advising students not to carry bear spray because would-be attackers could turn the weapon on their victims.
Some Vancouver-area retailers that sell various forms of pepper spray — including bear spray — say they have seen a spike in sales following a rash of sexual assaults on UBC's campus.
But police are advising students not to carry bear spray because would-be attackers could turn the weapon on their victims.
The CBC's Peg Fong spoke with police and self defense experts about the best way to protect yourself without carrying a weapon.
Corrections
- A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that bear spray is a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code of Canada.Nov 12, 2013 6:02 AM PT