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Chemical weapon
Tear gas, also known as a lachrymatory agent or lachrymator (from Latin lacrima 'tear'), sometimes colloquially known as "mace" after the early commercial
Tear_gas
Chemical irritant/tear gas
the defining component of the lachrymatory agent commonly called CS gas, a tear gas used as a riot control agent, and is banned for use in warfare pursuant
CS_gas
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up teargas or tear gas in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Tear gas is a non-lethal chemical weapon that cause severe eye and respiratory pain, skin
Tear_gas_(disambiguation)
Measures taken against unlawful or violent crowds of people
detain rioters. Since the 1980s, riot control officers have also used tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, stun grenades, and electric tasers. In some
Riot_control
static nature of gas clouds would be most effective. The types of weapons employed ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas, to lethal agents
Chemical weapons in World War I
Chemical_weapons_in_World_War_I
Governor of New Jersey since 2026
time, officers fired tear gas at protesters using grenade launchers. Some protesters used the traffic cone method to dispose tear gas. As riot police marched
Mikie_Sherrill
Tear gas grenade
The GLI-F4 instant tear gas grenade (French: Grenade GLI-F4, alternatively known as the SAE 810) is an explosive tear gas grenade, manufactured by French
GLI-F4_grenade
German non-lethal pistol cartridge
compatible with gas pistols 9mm R. (.380) or 9mm R NC designed for blank-firing revolvers. Cal. 9mm P.A. CS are cartridges loaded with tear gas CS (80 mg)
9mm_P.A.K.
2022 association football match disaster
response, riot police units deployed tear gas, which triggered a stampede of people in the stadium trying to escape the gas. A crush formed at one exit, resulting
Kanjuruhan_Stadium_disaster
Inflammatory agent
OC spray, capsaicin spray, mace, or capsicum spray is a lachrymator (tear gas) product containing as its active ingredient the chemical compound capsaicin
Pepper_spray
been using tear gas as an offensive weapon, firing it indoors inside a railway station, using expired tear gas, which could release toxic gases upon combustion
2019–2020_Hong_Kong_protests
Scottish guitarist
1970s he left the Bo Weavels and joined Glasgow-based band Tear Gas. The line up of Tear Gas were: Andi Mulvey on lead vocals, Zal Cleminson on lead guitar
Zal_Cleminson
August 2019, police used 1000 tear gas canisters. Then, on the single day of 5 August, police fired more than 800 tear gas canisters in their operations
List of uses of CS gas by country
List_of_uses_of_CS_gas_by_country
Australian juvenile detention centre
and released tear gas into the hallway, gassing all six boys. It took up to eight minutes to remove the boys in their cells from the tear gas. A news release
Don Dale Youth Detention Centre
Don_Dale_Youth_Detention_Centre
1940 American film
Tear Gas Squad is a 1940 American drama film directed by Terry O. Morse and starring Dennis Morgan, John Payne and Gloria Dickson. The film was made under
Tear_Gas_Squad
American attorney (born 1972)
agents, who responded by firing tear gas into the crowd which included families with small children. The use of tear gas in this situation was strongly
Kirstjen_Nielsen
Incapacitating gas used in riot control
use CR gas in Northern Ireland. CR tear gas was used in suppression of the mutiny in Makati that was led by Sen. Antonio Trillanes. The tear gas was fired
CR_gas
2025 American immigration enforcement operation
the shooting, and federal agents shot pepper balls and tear gas at the protesters. The tear gas also affected several Chicago police officers on the scene
Operation_Midway_Blitz
Political protests in Madagascar leading to regime change in 2025
a.m. (UTC+3), the first shots of tear gas were used by police, led by Colonel Tojo Raoilijon. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets throughout the
2025_Malagasy_protests
Tear gas disposal method
dispose tear gas when riot police are attempting to disperse a crowd. The method works by placing a traffic cone over the gas canister to trap the gas inside
Traffic_cone_method
1993 US law enforcement siege in Texas
compromise. After 51 days, on April 19, 1993, the FBI launched a CS gas (tear gas) attack in an attempt to force the Branch Davidians out of the compound's
Waco_siege
Protests at immigrant detention facility in Newark, New Jersey
inside the facility worsened, with reports of batons, pepper spray, and tear gas being used against strikers and multiple ambulances arriving at the facility
2026 Delaney Hall hunger strike and protests
2026_Delaney_Hall_hunger_strike_and_protests
Methods employed by Indian forces to manage riots and protests in Kashmir
preventing unlawful assembly, as well as using riot control agents such as tear gas, chili grenades, and pellet guns (riot shotguns that fire pellet cartridges)
Crowd control in Jammu and Kashmir
Crowd_control_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir
Mozambican rapper (1984–2023)
citing an ongoing Islamist insurgency there. On 18 March 2023, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors preparing to start an authorised march
Azagaia
Tunnel rat gas mask
for its profile, was an American experimental gas mask designed for use by tunnel rats deploying tear gas in the Viet Cong tunnels during the Vietnam War
XM28_Grasshopper_gas_mask
1970 shootings in Kent, Ohio, US
only increased tensions in the area. Police eventually succeeded in using tear gas to disperse the crowd from downtown, forcing them to move several blocks
Kent_State_shootings
2022 studio album by Architects
with Sam Carter afterwards. On 12 July, Architects unveiled the single "Tear Gas" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they unexpectedly
The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit
The_Classic_Symptoms_of_a_Broken_Spirit
Weapon less likely to kill a target
with the introduction of effective non-lethal chemical agents such as tear gas and offensive-odor canisters, and non-lethal impact rounds such as rubber
Non-lethal_weapon
2009 studio album by the Jacka
Tear Gas is the fourth studio album by American rapper the Jacka. It was released on June 16, 2009, through The Artist Records/SMC Recordings. Recording
Tear_Gas_(album)
Replica of a real handgun that can fire blanks
conversion of a traditional handgun made to be able to fire blanks or tear gas cartridges. Effective range is up to 4.5 metres depending on caliber. For
Gas_pistol
US Border Patrol officer (born 1970)
with protesters in Chicago. In one instance, he was recorded throwing a tear gas canister at a mass of protesters; plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleged that
Gregory_Bovino
Non-fiction book
Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest is a 2017 non-fiction book written by Zeynep Tufekci about protest in the age of the
Twitter_and_Tear_Gas
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi
toward Parliament. Clashes ensued, with police using baton charges and tear gas against protesters in an attempt to prevent them from reaching the Parliament
2026 Delhi Jantar Mantar protests
2026_Delhi_Jantar_Mantar_protests
Ukrainian institution for conscription and military records
commented on the incident involving the use of tear gas inside a taxi The TCR in Odessa used tear gas and injured a 12-year-old girl 90% of mobilization
Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support
Territorial_Center_of_Recruitment_and_Social_Support
2026 Indian protest led by Cockroach Janta Party
politicians, and public figures as disproportionate, involving baton charges, tear gas, and pellet gun against protestors. Multiple Indian media investigations
Sansad_Chalo_march
Political demonstrations in Gaza
least 29 out of the 189 killed were militants. Israeli soldiers fired tear gas and live ammunition. According to Robert Mardini, head of Middle East for
2018–2019 Gaza border protests
2018–2019_Gaza_border_protests
Alleged military operations of the British Empire during the Iraqi revolt
(Ath Thawra al Iraqiyya al Kubra), for practical and political reasons. Tear gas artillery shells were transported to Iraq and approval was given for their
Alleged British use of chemical weapons in the Iraqi Revolt
Alleged_British_use_of_chemical_weapons_in_the_Iraqi_Revolt
Using poison gas or other toxins in war
dropped over 90,000 tons of chemical agents, mostly Rainbow Herbicides but tear gas as well during the Vietnam War. During the Iran–Iraq War, some 100,000
Chemical_warfare
demanded the forced dissolution of the DPR. At this location, police fired tear gas. Some of the protesters fled. However, the student protesters continued
August 2025 Indonesian protests
August_2025_Indonesian_protests
Aftermath of the shooting of Michael Brown
bullets, and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Video footage of the events recorded by KARG Argus Radio shows Ferguson Police firing tear gas into a residential
Ferguson_unrest
1963 tear gas attack in Vietnam
the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) poured liquid chemicals from tear gas grenades onto the heads of praying Buddhists in Huế, South Vietnam. The
Huế_chemical_attacks
US immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota
to escape capture. As ICE left the scene, they fired pepper balls and tear gas at the crowd. Another woman who said she was on her way to a doctor's appointment
Operation_Metro_Surge
is 88 including 43 who allegedly died as a result of excessive use of tear gas. The total number of injured since the start of the uprising is not known
Casualties of the 2011 Bahraini uprising and its aftermath
Casualties_of_the_2011_Bahraini_uprising_and_its_aftermath
Clear liquid secreted from glands in eyes of mammals
Tears (tear film) are a transparent fluid secreted primarily by the lacrimal glands (tear gland) found in the eyes of all land mammals. According to the
Tears
2001 international summit in Quebec City, Canada
wearing gas masks. The protestors were then repulsed by the police. Police responded to the protesters in the "green zone" by firing tear gas canisters
3rd_Summit_of_the_Americas
2020 self-declared autonomous zone in Seattle, US
Hill neighborhood. Police lined the northeast side of the rally and fired tear gas into the crowd. The event became chaotic and people began moving east toward
Capitol_Hill_Occupied_Protest
2024 anti-tax protests in Kenya
were among those injured. One police officer lost both forearms when a tear gas canister ignited after he delayed releasing it. There have been numerous
Kenya_Finance_Bill_protests
U.S. attacks against journalists within the country
or death using weapons such as batons, pepper spray, rubber bullets, or tear gas; police kettling and mass arrests of journalists; the prosecution of journalists
Timeline of government attacks on journalists in the United States
Timeline_of_government_attacks_on_journalists_in_the_United_States
Device that shoots a high-velocity stream of water
powerful than a water cannon. Most modern water cannons are capable of adding tear gas to the stream.[citation needed] Water cannon differ from other similar
Water_cannon
Brand name of an aerosol self-defense spray
commercial product of its type, Litman's design packaged phenacyl chloride (CN) tear gas dissolved in hydrocarbon solvents into a small aerosol spray can, usable
Mace_(spray)
Alcohol sterilization method
are also useful for decontamination and neutralization after exposure to tear gas. The molar mass (commonly called molecular weight or MW) of potassium metabisulfite
Campden_tablet
Assault and rape incident in India
Day on 15 August. On 15 August, shortly after midnight, police deployed tear gas and baton charged a crowd of demonstrators at R.G. Kar Medical College
2024_Kolkata_rape_and_murder
Student killed at Kent State University in 1970
Canisters of tear gas were again fired towards the students behind the guardsmen at this point. Some of these students threw the tear gas canisters back
Allison_Krause
were injured as a result of water cannons and close-range shots from tear gas canisters and plastic bullets aimed directly at them. Amnesty International
Casualties of the Gezi Park protests
Casualties_of_the_Gezi_Park_protests
Palestinian village in Ramallah and al-Bireh, State of Palestine
against the 2006 Lebanon War was dispersed by the Israel Border Police using tear gas and rubber coated bullets. An Israeli lawyer, Limor Goldstein, was severely
Bil'in
1987 South Korean pro-democracy movement
, Yonsei University student Lee Han-yeol was seriously injured when a tear gas grenade penetrated his skull. A widely circulated photograph was captured
June_Democratic_Struggle
Less-lethal hand grenade
A blast ball, also known as a tear gas ball, rubber ball grenade, sting ball grenade, or stinger grenade, is a ball-shaped, rubber coated, non-lethal grenade
Blast_ball
Student-led demonstrations in Dili, Timor-Leste
gathered in front of parliament to demonstrate. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, injuring four people, after some protestors threw stones
2025_Timor-Leste_protests
2020 controversial presidential photo op
George Floyd protests in Washington, D.C., law enforcement officers used tear gas and other riot control tactics to forcefully clear peaceful protesters
Donald Trump photo op at St. John's Church
Donald_Trump_photo_op_at_St._John's_Church
Brazilian company
several non-lethal products such as rubber bullets, tear gas grenades, impact and morale grenades, tear gas grenade launchers, disabling electroshock devices
Condor_Tecnologias_Não-Letais
American businessman and investor
2006. He resigned as vice chair in 2019 following protests over sales of tear gas by Safariland, a subsidiary of Cadre Holdings. Warren Beatty Kanders was
Warren_Kanders
parties, and police intimidation. Security forces responded with gunfire, tear gas, and curfews, as well as targeted killings, prompting international concern
2025 Tanzanian election protests
2025_Tanzanian_election_protests
the nerve agents sarin and soman. Israel's uses of white phosphorus and tear gas have also been alleged to violate the Chemical Weapons Convention. The
Israel and weapons of mass destruction
Israel_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction
American outdoor sports equipment manufacturer
Kanders, who also leads Safariland, the company which manufactured the tear gas widely used against protesters. Activists have called for a boycott of
Black_Diamond_Equipment
November 2024 Protest in Pakistan
November. Meanwhile, several were injured during crowd containment via tear gas and rubber bullets, while some journalists were attacked by Khan's supporters
November_2024_PTI_protest
1979 radical Islamic insurgency in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
provided them with a special type of tear gas that dulls aggression and obstructs breathing, Saudi troops gassed the interior of the Grand Mosque and
Grand_Mosque_seizure
American firearm manufacturer
Pittsburgh in the early part of the 20th century[date missing], that produced tear gas and less-lethal riot guns, including the Federal Riot Gun. The company
Federal_Laboratories
2013 protests in Turkey
protesters as "a few looters" on 2 June. Police suppressed the protests with tear gas and water cannons. In addition to the 11 deaths and over 8,000 injuries
Gezi_Park_protests
Mass shooting in Colorado, U.S.
the film The Dark Knight Rises. 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes set off tear gas grenades and shot into the audience with multiple firearms. Twelve people
2012_Aurora_theater_shooting
2018 social movement started in France
cannons and tear gas at protesters after being hit with stones and paint. 244 people were arrested nationwide; 156 in Paris. A "massive" gas explosion caused
Yellow_vests_protests
List of violence committed by police officers during the George Floyd riots
Matthew; Jackson, Anthony (May 29, 2020). "Police confront protesters, fire tear gas in SE ABQ". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2023. Schmelzer
List of police violence incidents during George Floyd protests
List_of_police_violence_incidents_during_George_Floyd_protests
Attack in Pakistan
protester opened fire with a pistol. The police dispersed crowds with tear gas near Mai Kolachi Road, while protesters continued to throw stones along
2026 attack on the United States consulate in Karachi
2026_attack_on_the_United_States_consulate_in_Karachi
Violent behaviour by football spectators
throwing missiles at each other, the police fired tear gas, and fans rushed to escape the effects of the tear gas. In the resulting stampede, 14 people died
Football_hooliganism
2009 funeral of the Iranian deputy supreme leader
Isfahan, according to opposition websites. Activists said police used tear gas, pepper spray and batons to disperse people gathering to commemorate Montazeri
Death and funeral of Hussein-Ali Montazeri
Death_and_funeral_of_Hussein-Ali_Montazeri
Opposition protests in Albania
police or public buildings, while police responded in some cases with tear gas, water cannon and barriers. The protest wave resulted in injuries, arrests
2025–2026 Albanian opposition protests
2025–2026_Albanian_opposition_protests
bulldoze the park by refusing to leave. The Zabıta municipal police used tear gas to disperse the peaceful protesters and burned down their tents in order
Timeline of the Gezi Park protests
Timeline_of_the_Gezi_Park_protests
Soviet pump-action heavy shotgun
"Cheremukha-7" («Черёмуха-7», "Bird Cherry"-7): tear gas grenade with CN agent "Siren-7" («Сирень-7», "Lilac"): tear gas grenade with CS agent "Zvezda" («Звезда»
KS-23
Protests in Venezuela against Nicolás Maduro's political oppression of the opposition
over an hour of tear gas from authorities, with many leaping into the Guaire River, which is used for sewage drainage, to avoid the gas. Near 2:10 p.m
2017_Venezuelan_protests
Protests in 20th century Berkeley, California
protesters attempted to tear down the fence and threw bottles, rocks, and bricks at the officers, and then the officers fired tear gas canisters. A major confrontation
1969_People's_Park_protest
2001 stadium disaster in Ghana
and bottles onto the pitch. Police present at scene responded by firing tear gas shells into the crowd. A panic and stampede ensued as fans tried to flee
Accra_Sports_Stadium_disaster
American rapper (1977–2015)
failed to chart. In 2009, The Jacka came out with his third solo album Tear Gas making it #93 on the Billboard chart. The Jacka's #1 song in his 2009 album
The_Jacka
American editor (born 1978)
Geneva Convention in 1925 outlawed the use of tear gas in all international military conflict, the tear gas fired at peaceful protesters and civilians by
David_Velasco
National Unity Platform president (born 1982)
attacked while helping to transport a journalist critically injured by tear gas during an earlier confrontation between the police and a group of Wine's
Bobi_Wine
American former police chief in Seattle (born 1965)
the use of tear gas, but on June 7 used tear gas and flash bangs against a crowd outside the East precinct. Best defended the use of tear gas, saying that
Carmen_Best
American game show
part. However, during a stunt involving tear gas in the third season, the wind changed direction and tear gas blew in the direction of Rogan, the camera
Fear_Factor
2026 shooting by a US immigration agent
schools and the deployment of more police officers. Federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters, and Governor Walz placed the National
Killing_of_Renée_Good
Series of protests in California, U.S.
officers", the LAPD engaged in intense standoffs with protestors in which tear gas, pepper spray, and flash-bang grenades were used to disperse the crowd
June 2025 Los Angeles protests against mass deportation
June_2025_Los_Angeles_protests_against_mass_deportation
Building in Hong Kong, China
trapping protesters and fired tear gas into the crowd of protesters. International experts called the use of tear gas excessive, "actually inciting and
CITIC_Tower
Indian reality and stunt television series
of India". The Times of India. 9 June 2022. "Khatron Ke Khiladi: From tear gas chamber to fire cycle, some of the most daredevil stunts of the adventure
Khatron_Ke_Khiladi_12
1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden
latter's willingness to risk the hostages' safety. Police finally mounted a tear-gas attack five days into the crisis, and the robbers surrendered. Olsson was
Norrmalmstorg_robbery
Firearm that resembles an ink pen
fire regular cartridges, but rather blank cartridges, signal flares, or tear gas cartridges. In the United States, pen guns that can fire bullet or shot
Pen_gun
Greek riot dog (2004? - 2014)
reputation of being fearless, usually being in front of the protests and having tear gas thrown at him multiple times. Loukanikos was active throughout all Greek
Loukanikos
1949 public protest in Iceland due to Parliament decision to join NATO
down and eventually launching tear gas grenades at the rioters. It was the first time police in Iceland used tear gas against protesters and the only
1949 anti-NATO riot in Iceland
1949_anti-NATO_riot_in_Iceland
Violent public disturbance
Police forces often have difficulty dealing with a riot. They may use tear gas or CS gas to control rioters. Riot police may use less-than-lethal methods of
Riot
Protests against the Sri Lankan government
fire tear gas at protestors surrounding MP residences". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 4 April 2022. "Polonnaruwa : Protesters enter SLPP MP's house, Tear gas fired"
2022_Sri_Lankan_protests
Attack on a University campus in India
during the confrontation with the protesters. The police used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters. The police also entered the university library
2019 Jamia Millia Islamia attack
2019_Jamia_Millia_Islamia_attack
Slovenian politician
escalated, including clashes with police, who used a water cannon and tear gas. On 5 October, Stevanović was detained by police. Protests continued in
Zoran_Stevanović_(politician)
Leader of the Symbionese Liberation Army (1943–1974)
Bernardino Freeway near West Covina, California. They found him carrying a tear-gas pencil bomb, a sharpened butter knife, and a sawed-off rifle in his suitcase
Donald_DeFreeze
Day commemorating the January 9, 1964 anti-imperialist protests in Panama
containing tear gas. Also, the Army claims to have used 340 pounds of bulk CN-1 chemical (weak tear gas) and 120 pounds of CS-1 chemical (strong tear gas). The
Martyrs'_Day_(Panama)
Chemical compound
is an amide of pelargonic acid and morpholine. It is an ingredient of tear gas. 4-Nonanoylmorpholine was first synthesized in 1954 by L. M. Rice, from
4-Nonanoylmorpholine
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