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Parisians buy pepper spray amid escalating French protests

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In response to recent widespread social unrest and violent protests across France, some residents in Paris have begun purchasing non-lethal self-defense items such as pepper spray and tear gas. A local weapons shop owner reported a significant surge in sales, citing that customers have expressed feelings of physical trauma and a need for personal security amidst the ongoing disturbances. The protests, which have involved rioting, looting, and clashes with police, are anticipated to continue, with authorities authorizing only limited demonstrations. AI

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Parisians buy pepper spray amid escalating French protests

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Some Parisians buy pepper spray, tear gas for self-defence during protests

    Parisians are buying tear-gas canisters and pepper sprays to defend themselves and their property during protests, which are expected to continue over the weekend, the owner of a weapons shop in the French capital has said. France was hit by its worst social unrest in years last …

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