Can someone confirm what I just learned?

It is "illegal" to use "riot control gases" (tear gases et al) in war. They fall under the prohibition of Chemical Warfare.
But then POLICE is allowed to use it in peace time on their own population, without it being a violation. ISN"T WAR SUPPOSED TO BE WORSE THAN LAW ENFORCEMENT?

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@niclas yes it's true afaik.

they just don't use real bullets on protestors because of optics. if they wanted to do, it would be "legal" in a blink.

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