Because why the F not? Interesting times in the NT

[Argus]

On Shane's long list of 'things I'll never see happen in Australia' up the top there, just about where 'Buying nuclear submarines' used to be, was 'Concealed Carry on a right to carry basis' - note the past tense.

https://pfes.nt.gov.au/police/firearmsweapons/oc-spray-trial

As of yesterday, up in the Northern Territory, non-prohibited persons can apply for and buy 2x cans of OC spray at their nearest gun shop and carry them concealed. The application is electronic on the spot in the shop. 

I am pretty stunned frankly - I'm kind of checking the calendar to make sure its not April. 

Edited September 2, 2025 by Argus

[rmgill]

2 cans? 2 whole cans? Are these the size of a bic lighter or something larger? 

[Argus]

Its in the link somewhere but IIRC its 2x 10ml cans so yeah the little lipstick sized one by the sound of it.

Might not sound that impressive but in the context of carrying a 3" folding knife being highly conditional, in a culture that's been de-militarising/zed since the 70's, this is bloody amazing. it's also not speaking to well for the law and order situation in the NT, but that's another story.