Published Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Updated 21 days ago · 2 sources

Some Parisians buy pepper spray and tear gas, citing self-defence ahead of protests

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Some Parisians buy pepper spray and tear gas, citing self-defence ahead of protests

Parisians are buying tear-gas cannisters 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 told Reuters.