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Posted: 7/27/2015 2:47:01 AM EDT
If so, name your state...

Just heard on an outdoor channel, host says check your local laws ref carrying something for bear protection. Mentioned that bear spray is illegal in many areas.

 Really? Is it?
Link Posted: 7/27/2015 9:42:13 AM EDT
[#1]
No.
Link Posted: 7/27/2015 11:47:18 AM EDT
[#2]
Bears love cajun flavored tourists.
Link Posted: 8/6/2015 3:13:48 AM EDT
[#3]
Just did a quick Google search and it looks to be legal in every state, though a few states restrict to sales from authorized dealers, and other states restrict the maximum capacity.  Does appear to be illegal in some National Parks, including Yosemite, which surprised the hell out of me.  Guess I'm going to have to start deep-concealing bear spray...
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