PP deputy Ana Vázquez was expelled from the Hemicycle by Congress President Francina Armengol on Wednesday after displaying a pepper spray canister. The incident highlights the strict regulation of these non-lethal weapons, which are governed by Royal Decree 137/1993.
Spanish law permits the sale of approved models to adults over 18 with a DNI at armouries. The Ministry of Health recently published a list of 18 authorised models, including the best-selling Fito Defensa 50, which uses natural oleoresin capsicum extracts.
While used for self-defence against attackers or dangerous animals, use must be justified and proportional. Unauthorised sprays sold on sites like Amazon carry legal risks, and carrying any device in crowded areas remains prohibited under national safety laws.