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• Respiratory System: immediate , including swelling of the throat & lining which can restrict the airway size. Respiratory functions return to normal within 10 to 45 minutes. • The airway will be open enough to allow Before purchasing your canister of Mace or Pepper for sufficient oxygen flow for survival. Spray (hereafter referred to as ), you should • Due to the reduced airway flow, the be aware of the laws concerning its use as well as person will probably not receive enough other issues related to the physical effects of tear oxygen to continue fighting or other gas on human beings. sustained physical exertion. • Temporary paralysis of the larynx. Physical Effects - Mace • Uncontrollable coughing, retching, and Mace has six physiological effects that may gasping for air with a gagging sensation in be experienced: the throat. • Effect on the skin: inflammation of the • Central Nervous System: headache, exposed skin with a burning sensation. dizziness, and extreme general discomfort. • Effects on muscle coordination: Pepper • Chest: tight feeling in upper respiratory Spray exposure may cause a person to lose system, coughing. balance due to the effect of Pepper Spray • Eyes: tearing and burning. on vision. • Mouth: accelerated secretion of saliva. • Nose: discharge, burning, irritation. Because Pepper Spray causes a number of • Skin: burning and stinging feeling on physiological effects on a person—even surface nerve endings on the face. those with elevated pain tolerance due to prior use of alcohol and/or other drugs— Physical Effects - Pepper Spray it is different than Mace, which relies mainly Pepper Spray has four physiological effects on pain compliance. Individuals, such as the that may be experienced: mentally disturbed or those under the influence of intoxicants, who have a • Eyes: tearing, involuntary closing or high tolerance to pain, are still subject to the complete closing due to dilation of the eye inflammatory effects of Pepper Spray. It is capillaries. Eyes will appear red/bloodshot important to understand that teargas does for 30 to 60 minutes. People wearing not paralyze. Your attacker may still be able eyeglasses or contact lenses will be equally to walk, run, or try to grab you. affected. TURN PAGE OVER

• To the area from the security gate to the What to Do IMMEDIATELY After air craft gate Using Your Spray Carrying Tear Gas aboard an airplane is a • Get out of the area! Run in the opposite federal offense. The following are possible direction of your attacker if possible. sanctions for this violation: • When you are safe, tell your local law • A civil penalty of up to $10,000 enforcement agency (if on campus call CSU • An additional criminal fine of up to $25,000 PD at 911) about the attack. This is very important because it may help In addition to the civil penalty and criminal apprehend the attacker, and prevent attacks fine, you could also be sent to federal prison on others. for up to five years. A PUBLICATION CHECK US OEB @ Legislative Issues First Aid and Decontamination The following persons may not Procedures purchase/carry/use tear gas products: If you are accidentally sprayed, or if someone else is sprayed accidentally, the • Persons convicted of a or any following are some first aid procedures that crime involving an assault under the laws of may help: the United States, of the State of , or any other state, government, or country. • Avoid panic. Any person convicted of misuse of tear gas. • Do not rub the face. This will aggravate • Persons addicted to any narcotic drug. the pain already being experienced. • Persons under the age of 18 (persons 16 • The best immediate treatment is to expose or older may carry tear gas with the written the person to fresh air, a breeze if possible. consent of their parent or guardian). A fan can also be used. -CA: Max legal weight is 2.5oz to carry. • Flush the affected area with cool water either from the tap or a garden hose. Misuse of Tear Gas • Clean the affected area with non-oil or Use of tear gas or a tear gas weapon, cold cream based soap. Do not use salves EXCEPT in self-defense, can be a felony. or greases on exposed area because it will (California Penal Code Section trap tear gas particles or OC resin onto the 22810(g)(1)) The local District Attorney has skin. the discretion to file misdemeanor or felony • If eyes are exposed, flush copiously with charges. Use of tear gas against a peace cool, fresh water for 15 minutes. officer engaged in official duties is a felony. • If you wear contact lenses, remove them carefully once hands are thoroughly clean. The following are possible sanctions for • An ophthalmic examination should be misuse: performed by a physician if irritation or pain persists after 15 minutes of flushing with • Up to three years in state prison; or water. • Up to one year in county jail; or • Clothing which is contaminated with tear • Fine up to $1,000; or gas should be removed immediately and, if • Both fine and imprisonment. indoors, placed in a sealed plastic bag or container. • Persons assisting the subject should wear Carrying Tear Gas Aboard An rubber gloves to avoid residual Airplane contamination. Tear gas may not be carried on a plane, • If any irritation or pain persists after even for self-defense purposes. In addition decontamination procedures, a physician to commercial aircraft, this applies to: should examine the exposed area. • Privately owned and operated aircraft

• To persons who attempt to ship tear gas in luggage