Canada is fucking crazy

Sir Sirius · Post by **Sir Sirius** » 2003-06-30 01:25pm

Hmmm... four answers, impressive, most impressive.

Are bears really so common in Canada that it is neccesary to carry around pepper spray to fend them off?

P.S. Faram pepper spray isn't illegal in Finland, you just need a permit to be able to buy some and you'll need a proper justification to get such a permit. Fighting off bears isn't going to hack it.

Spoonist · Post by **Spoonist** » 2003-06-30 02:15pm

Hmm, I'd really like to see some stupid person try using "bearspray" on a real bear that has it in it for you.

The only time it would be effective is when it is just curious, and then you'd piss it off. Which usually isn't the best thing to do with bears.

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2003-06-30 02:20pm

I`d like to see a video of whoever would be dumb enough to try using it on a charging grizzli.

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-06-30 07:00pm

Know full well what you mean. We were going into Saskatchewan and dad had left his pistol in the hotel room, but he carried his can of mace. We went through the checkpoint, and when asked if we had any firearms or weapons, dad said he had a can of mace. The officer said, 'Sir, I am going to have to confiscate that from you.' So, dad replies, telling him he is a law enforcement officer with a state and federal commission, but, the border patrol officer STILL won't let him carry it, even after showing him his badge and commission. That, I thought, was the height of stupidity.