After seeing a post about someone bringing pepper spray to Jamaica for personal protection I asked the U.S. ACS about it. Here is the reply........

Dear Todd,

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against taking any type of firearm or ammunition into Jamaica without prior written authorization from the Jamaican Ministry of National Security. Entering Jamaica with a firearm or even a single round of ammunition is a serious crime that can result in a long prison sentence. Mace, pepper spray, and knives also are prohibited and may not be brought into Jamaica without specific authorization from the Jamaican Ministry of National Security.

For more information, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1147.html


Regards,


American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kingston
http://kingston.usembassy.gov
KingstonACS@state.gov
(876) 702-6450
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