calling the police after pepper spray.

G19inLV · August 21st, 2009, 09:13 PM

I will be getting some pepper spray to carry when I go to school since firearms are prohibited, and I think it would be nice to carry it all the time for those moments when drawing a gun wouldn't do. If you do spray someone, do you have to call the cops and tell them?

MattLarson · August 21st, 2009, 09:15 PM

You have two choices.

1. You can call 911, and be the victim of an attack who used pepper spray for self defense, or
2. You can let the other guy make the call, and be considered the assailant.

I know which one I'd prefer....

G19inLV · August 21st, 2009, 09:30 PM

I understand that point, but I am speaking legality wise. But I guess it would be a good thing to do anyway.

dukalmighty · August 21st, 2009, 09:41 PM

You just committed an assault and or battery,You need to explain why you felt the need to use the pepper spray so that the offense is negated by right to self defense

Barrett4x4 · August 21st, 2009, 10:02 PM

So that begs the question does one consult a lawyer before talking to the police?

Defensive Arms · August 21st, 2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrett4x4

So that begs the question does one consult a lawyer before talking to the police?

No.

Call the police ASAP. In this type of incident, they tend to believe the first person to contact them.

If the perp decides to cover his butt by calling the police and claiming that YOU attacked him with pepper spray and tried to rob him, it will look a heckuva lot better for you if you've already called the cops and given them the straight scoop.

If you don't contact them at all, it will make you look guilty.

Worry about talking to a lawyer later, if it even comes to that.

retsupt99 · August 21st, 2009, 10:47 PM

I'm not sure I would open up the 911 call with, "I'd like to report that I pepper sprayed someone."

That being said, I would call 911 immedaitely.

I'd probably call 911 with, "I'd like to report an attempted (assault, robbery, etc.)" The use of pepper spray would come out as the story of the 16-25 year old (choose description here) wearing a black hoodie and black pants, etc...attacked a 62 year old man (no hair) and his 61 year old wife (white hair)...finish the story on your own...

Defensive Arms · August 21st, 2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

I'm not sure I would open up the 911 call with, "I'd like to report that I pepper sprayed someone."

I don't believe anyone in this thread was suggesting that you word it that abruptly.

puncho · August 22nd, 2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G19inLV

I understand that point, but I am speaking legality wise. But I guess it would be a good thing to do anyway.

The answer remains the same no matter how you ask it or rephrase the question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattLarson

You have two choices.

1. You can call 911, and be the victim of an attack who used pepper spray for self defense, or
2. You can let the other guy make the call, and be considered the assailant.

I know which one I'd prefer....

retsupt99 · August 22nd, 2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defensive Arms

I don't believe anyone in this thread was suggesting that you word it that abruptly.

I wasn't suggesting anyone did, but thanks for the clarification...

August 21st, 2009, 09:13 PM	#1
G19inLV Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 91	calling the police after pepper spray. I will be getting some pepper spray to carry when I go to school since firearms are prohibited, and I think it would be nice to carry it all the time for those moments when drawing a gun wouldn't do. If you do spray someone, do you have to call the cops and tell them? __________________ Glock 19 Crossbreed Supertuck NRA Member Molon Labe!

August 21st, 2009, 09:15 PM	#2
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,849	You have two choices. 1. You can call 911, and be the victim of an attack who used pepper spray for self defense, or 2. You can let the other guy make the call, and be considered the assailant. I know which one I'd prefer.... __________________ Hope is not a plan.

August 21st, 2009, 09:30 PM	#3
G19inLV Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 91	I understand that point, but I am speaking legality wise. But I guess it would be a good thing to do anyway. __________________ Glock 19 Crossbreed Supertuck NRA Member Molon Labe!

August 21st, 2009, 09:41 PM	#4
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,383	You just committed an assault and or battery,You need to explain why you felt the need to use the pepper spray so that the offense is negated by right to self defense __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

August 21st, 2009, 10:47 PM	#7
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,720	I'm not sure I would open up the 911 call with, "I'd like to report that I pepper sprayed someone." That being said, I would call 911 immedaitely. I'd probably call 911 with, "I'd like to report an attempted (assault, robbery, etc.)" The use of pepper spray would come out as the story of the 16-25 year old (choose description here) wearing a black hoodie and black pants, etc...attacked a 62 year old man (no hair) and his 61 year old wife (white hair)...finish the story on your own... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

August 21st, 2009, 10:02 PM	#5
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