Farbgel - UKs Number 1 self defence spray (2024)

FAQs

What is the best UK legal self-defence spray? ›

Farb gel is 100% legal to carry as it has been formulated for markets like the UK where traditional pepper spray or CS spray is illegal to carry or own.

giving you time to escape to safety. Dye your attacker's skin and clothes red for up to 7 days, helping the police to identify them. The spray is highly powerful and can reach distances of up to 4-metres. Farbgel does not contain any harmful chemicals and is Legal for possession and use in the UK.

TiW Farb-Gel-Spray is the UK's best-selling legal alternative to pepper spray. This legal self-defence spray does not contain pepper spray, tear gas, mace or CS spray. STOP YOUR ATTACKER: Farb-Gel-Spray can startle, confuse, and even temporarily obscure your attacker's vision, giving you precious time to escape.

Legal Restrictions

Pepper spray is classified as a prohibited weapon in the UK under the Firearms Act 1968. This means it is illegal to possess, buy, or carry pepper spray in public places without a valid reason contrary to Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Captor 2, a brand of PAVA used by police officers in the United Kingdom. PAVA is significantly more potent than CS gas.

In general, carrying weapons in the UK is illegal. You are permitted to carry a knife with a non locking blade of less than three inches, but using it or threatening to use it as a weapon would still be illegal. It is also legal to carry a rape alarm; these can be purchased from some police stations and supermarkets.

No it doesn't hurt at all, it just covers the perpetrator in bright red dye, if it's washed straight away it doesn't leave a stain, but if left for more than a few minutes it will stain the skin for weeks.

Checked Bags: Yes

(118 ml) container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than 2 percent by mass of tear gas (CS or CN) are prohibited in checked baggage.

All aerosol products will eventually lose pressure over time. Most pepper sprays last for only two years from their manufacture date. Because all SABRE products use only the best available components and formulation ingredients, all SABRE civilian products have a 4-year shelf life!

Farbgel is a fully UK legal criminal identification spray. It releases a non-noxious red substance which will stain the attacker's face/clothing for up to 7 days.

Why did the UK ban pepper spray? ›

Reasons for Pepper Spray Being Illegal in the UK

It has the potential to cause severe irritation, temporary blindness, and respiratory difficulties. In a densely populated area, the indiscriminate use of pepper spray could lead to widespread harm and panic.

A man who is attacked or believes that he is about to be attacked may use such force as is both necessary and reasonable in order to defend himself. If that is what he does then he acts lawfully. It follows that a man who starts the violence, the aggressor, cannot rely upon self-defence to render his actions lawful.

One feature of most pepper sprays is they are effective for a distance of about 12 feet or more. Most household sprays don't go any where near that distance. This kind of makes things like hair spray or deoderent noneffective.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING PEPPER SPRAY (or equivalent) DEVICES INTO THE UK. The possession of Pepper Spray or an equivalent device is illegal in the UK.

Because Farbgel spray does not contain any noxious substances and the can itself is not designed to discharge a noxious substance, it is not prohibited by the Firearms Act.

The Red Alert spray has a reach of up to 3 metres, it releases a thick and sticky liquid which has a foul odour. The spray contains a red dye and ultraviolet features that can be easily detected under a police UV lamp. Bee Secure's new Red Alert spray is perfectly legal – The safe UK alternative to pepper spray.

The spray is legal to carry and does not fall under section 5 (1) (b) of the Firearms Act. The spray is formulated with natural oils and not deemed to be noxious. How to use K9-17: K9-17 comes in an easy to use hand held aerosol spray format and requires no formal training for use.

Self-defense is always a top priority, and pepper spray is a cheap non-lethal solution with wide applications. Grab some for your EDC, survival kits, car, or anywhere else you may find yourself needing a quick and effective incapacitating weapon.

Pepper Spray: Pepper spray is allowed in California for self-defense purposes, provided the canister size does not exceed 2.5 ounces of active product. Stun Guns and Tasers: Stun guns and tasers are legal in California, but there are restrictions.