Pepper spray is one of the things customs seems to frown on.
I see "dog repellent" at Canadian Tire.
Is pepper spray as such sold?
The best stuff in Canada is made by UDAP. It certainly does work, I can tell you, BTDT.
The rules about bear spray and the border are quite rediculous as the diffrences are minimal.
I carry both spray and a lever gun with the spray being deployed first. The rifle is to back up the spray if the bear decides to take another run at me or there are multiple bears, then it gets deployed first. While I rather enjoy bear steaks with a side of apple sauce, I have no desire to kill a bear if I don't need to. If we both walk away, it was a good day for both of us. Not saying everyone should look at it this way, just the choice I have made.
(I have heard that bear spray has been known to deter two legged varmints as well)
Back on topic.
