symptoms of irritation typically appear after 20 to 60 seconds of exposure and commonly resolve within 30 minutes of leaving the area.

Risks

As with all non-lethal or less-lethal weapons, there is a risk of serious permanent injury or death when tear gas is used. Risks include from being hit by tear gas cartridges that may cause severe bruising, loss of eyesight, or skull fracture, resulting in immediate death. A case of serious vascular injury from tear gas shells occurred in Iran,

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