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What kind of self-defense weapons are allowed in Denmark? Asking on behalf of a friend.

And before I get people saying Denmark is a safe country, let me just say, not in this friend's unfortunate experience.

EDIT: thank you to the couple people who gave good suggestions. To everyone who said not to get one or asked why that would be needed, sorry if you didn't get the hint but some really fucking bad stuff happened and my friend can't tell anyone for reasons I can't disclose (believe me, I suggested it). Please respect that (and if you don't please die in a hole because this is serious :D ).


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The original was posted on /r/denmark by /u/Maple382 at 2024-03-15 16:16:51+00:00.

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[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

GQlle89 at 2024-03-16 13:03:39+00:00 ID: kv4tg2k


None!

You can apply to carry a peberspray, but you need a real reason to have you application accepted.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Gismogul at 2024-03-16 15:25:50+00:00 ID: kv5dp6e


Hairspray

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

tablet_moon at 2024-03-16 14:01:23+00:00 ID: kv511jg


Technically it's not illegal to carry lets say 100 kroner worth in 50 øre in a sock and then tie a knot on it. Unfortunately it's a bit heavy, but you can get some really good hits in with very little force.

It is also legal to have on of the devices that sounds a very loud alarm, some of them can't even be shut off unless deactivated by app or fingerprint.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cunn1ng-Stuntz at 2024-03-16 16:52:37+00:00 ID: kv5rlee


Please respect that (and if you don't please die in a hole because this is serious :D ).

One of reasons Denmark is generally safe, is because things like this is not respected. That's apparently really difficult for some people to understand.

Your reasoning is basically, that your friend do not want to involve the police, and that makes it OK. It's pretty easy to guess what kind of behavior got him into this mess in the first place.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 17:54:37+00:00 ID: kv61qgr


Dude. This has happened before. Police did nothing. Friend almost committed suicide... twice. And more people said their clothes were consensual than those who helped (practically nobody).

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

HitmanZeus at 2024-03-16 13:40:48+00:00 ID: kv4y90h


Okay, you have to explain what the hell happened to your friend, since you would need a fucking weapon

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 16:03:20+00:00 ID: kv5joie


I don't want to spill all the details, but this friend has nobody to talk to, doesn't trust the police based on past experiences with the same topic, and has recently experienced some very very bad stuff. I've tried convincing them to talk to someone but there's nothing that can be done about that.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Gudebamsen at 2024-03-16 16:46:46+00:00 ID: kv5qnfr


Tell you friend to learn fight sports so he wont have to carry something.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kullr0ck at 2024-03-16 13:58:35+00:00 ID: kv50nm1


Name a weapon that can only be used for self defense?

If you get caught in possession of a weapon, I believe the minimum sentence is 4-6 months in prison.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Boulevardier_99 at 2024-03-16 15:17:20+00:00 ID: kv5ccoo


A Patriot battery?

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ursasari at 2024-03-16 18:27:32+00:00 ID: kv671ud


I'm not sure what the police are gonna say when they find out you used a surface-to-air missile system to paint an alleyway with a mugger's insides.

But I'm sure Raytheon will be delighted to have a brand new consumer group.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Boulevardier_99 at 2024-03-16 18:44:33+00:00 ID: kv69squ


Getting mugged in an alley - call the patriot battery 🤣😂

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Boulevardier_99 at 2024-03-16 15:16:51+00:00 ID: kv5c9x2


I think a "tactical pen" is legal, but not sure.

Besides that I would say wrestling 😊

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 16:06:12+00:00 ID: kv5k558


Hmm that sounds interesting, I'll look into it thank you.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Vast_Category_7314 at 2024-03-16 13:22:23+00:00 ID: kv4vtrl


None obviously…

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 15:57:34+00:00 ID: kv5ir9d


Why is that obvious

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

HitmanZeus at 2024-03-16 17:14:57+00:00 ID: kv5v8l3


Why would you need weapons?

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 17:51:18+00:00 ID: kv6176y


To protect from rapists for fucks sake. And before you say to tell the cops, what if I told you that this has happened before and more people bullied my friend than offered to help (about zero).

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

abc24611 at 2024-03-16 13:49:09+00:00 ID: kv4zd5y


Go to Germany and buy a "dog spray" to carry in your purse if you're worried about getting attacked.

Or this

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 16:03:48+00:00 ID: kv5jra3


Thank you! I'll forward this info to my friend. You're a saint.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

abc24611 at 2024-03-16 17:10:32+00:00 ID: kv5uin0


Keep in mind they're illegal, but as a woman you have to do what you have to do. Tell your friend not to tell anyone about it and only use it in emergencies.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Solid_Sample4195 at 2024-03-16 13:36:13+00:00 ID: kv4xmru


None.

You must understand that we never had a revolution or long fight for freedom. The king simply couldn't be bothered to be sovereign anymore.

No freedom here has ever been bought with blood, so we (imo) don't care too much about the upholding of our rights and safety, instead naively entrusting such things entirely to the state.

I personally think our current state is like living without any form of insurances. Might be worth it right now, but if shit hits the fan we'll be utterly fucked.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

NCD_Lardum_AS at 2024-03-16 14:11:10+00:00 ID: kv52g1p


king simply couldn't be bothered to be sovereign anymore.

The king had eyes and noticed all his cousins getting their heads chopped off and decided he wasn't gonna risk it.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Significant_Bet3269 at 2024-03-16 18:04:30+00:00 ID: kv63byn


I don't think a chain saw is illegal..

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 18:08:54+00:00 ID: kv641re


You make a good point

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

ProtectionJolly7156 at 2024-03-16 19:24:02+00:00 ID: kv6g4vz


Walking cane made of solid steel

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dolphosaurus at 2024-03-16 16:57:37+00:00 ID: kv5seov


A dog. If it attacks someone, it’s just an accident. It doesn’t matter if the victim is a gangster, or a little kid on the street - the worst that can happen is that you get a fine.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

therealdilbert at 2024-03-16 21:24:46+00:00 ID: kv6yyd4


and you'll need a new dog ...

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Jernet1996 at 2024-03-16 14:50:55+00:00 ID: kv58b36


Counter question, we allow you to carry whatever he was carrying. He is now carrying something double worse, and because of our enabling, their organization has grown. So then what?

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Lwaho at 2024-03-16 22:15:08+00:00 ID: kv76ndf


Buy a travel size hair spray. It’s legal and will hurt eyes

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Woider at 2024-03-16 18:23:20+00:00 ID: kv66dkj


Unfortunately, none. Citizens here are not allowed to practice any real form of self-defence or civil vigilantism.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

chaos-consultant at 2024-03-16 13:05:05+00:00 ID: kv4tmjj


Pepper spray. I think that's it. You can't carry around a knife, knuckles, any kind of cudgel or anything. It's all illegal, at least without a permit. You may even need a permit to carry pepper spray. Look it up on the Danish police's website.

Also, Denmark is still a safe country, even though your friend had a bad experience. 

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

LamineretPastasalat at 2024-03-16 14:52:16+00:00 ID: kv58ijk


It is not legal to carry, for the ordinary person. 

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 15:57:00+00:00 ID: kv5io08


Also, Denmark is still a safe country, even though your friend had a bad experience. 

Said friend lives in Denmark and is afraid to go outside, so the country's general safety doesn't matter here.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

HitmanZeus at 2024-03-16 17:14:33+00:00 ID: kv5v646


Your friend needs psychiatric help, not weapons.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 17:49:20+00:00 ID: kv60vbw


Do you think I haven't considered that? There's nothing I can do about it.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

HitmanZeus at 2024-03-16 19:36:49+00:00 ID: kv6i6h5


Say your friend has a mental episode and uses the "self-defense weapon" on someone else, how would that make you feel?

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Prestigious-Jury7746 at 2024-03-16 16:57:05+00:00 ID: kv5sbjy


Hairspray

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Ecktou1 at 2024-03-16 16:06:05+00:00 ID: kv5k4gz


I'm pretty sure you are allowed to carry a small pocket knife outside of so called visitations zoner (areas where you can get searched randomly) and ofcourse bars clubs and other places where a knife logically shouldn't be brought.

Would never recomend a knife for self defense though as the saying goes : the attacker might die on the streets but you will die in the hospital.

I personally always carry a small knife on my person for utility uses here and there but I have never reached for it in a self defense situation as I am not remotely trained for that scenario.

The only legal thing I can think of would be a high candela flashlight and some good running shoes.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Imelvis2000 at 2024-03-16 15:12:13+00:00 ID: kv5bjxp


Spids bambus pinde og svøb dem i menneske afføring .

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 16:06:40+00:00 ID: kv5k7xu


._.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Jernet1996 at 2024-03-16 14:16:16+00:00 ID: kv536hu


Anything you allow people to carry in self defense, you enable the other guy to carry for your mugging.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maple382 (OP) at 2024-03-16 14:38:33+00:00 ID: kv5k324


I used to believe the same thing. Sadly it seems violent crime happens even without weapons, and then the victims have no way to defend themselves.

[–] Dannebot@leddit.danmark.party 1 points 1 year ago

Jernet1996 at 2024-03-16 16:59:43+00:00 ID: kv5sqx0


Sadly it seems violent crime happens even without weapons

Firmly agree with you on this. Now the second ingredient that forms the base of my opinion is a statement I will make right now: The criminal element will always be a step ahead of Civilians in the weapons department. Whatever civilians can legally carry, the criminal element will carry something worse.

I get it, someone mugging you with a pepper spray when you have nothing sucks. But if I give you a pepper spray, next thing that happens is you get mugged by someone with a piece. I give you a piece, he shows you a picture of your daughter in middle school. Stop the arms race between civilians and criminals.