June 24, 2025 | Incident and Crime Statistics , Firearm Offences
Request Number: FOI/14819
Category: Other
Subject: Self Defence Sprays
Request and Answer:
PSNI to list all self-defence sprays that are currently legal to purchase and carry by members of the public in Northern Ireland for personal safety.
Answer
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) does not hold information in relation to your requests. Enquiries made in relation to your request failed to locate any records or documents relevant to your request based on the information you have provided.
Incapacitant sprays are considered prohibited in Northern Ireland under the Firearms (NI) Order.
Accordingly, we have determined that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does not hold the information to which you seek access.