Pepper spray is legally sold and carried by civilians in Türkiye and is not classified as a firearm under Turkish law. However, when used offensively, courts treat it as a “weapon” within the meaning of Article 6 of the Turkish Penal Code, which may aggravate criminal liability. Misuse can lead to charges such as aggravated assault, armed threat, robbery, or obstruction of a public official. Turkish jurisprudence applies a strict proportionality analysis under Article 25 TPC when evaluating self-defense claims. Lawful defensive use is possible, but only where an imminent and unlawful attack exists and the response is necessary and proportionate. Commercial actors must therefore consider criminal exposure, product positioning, and compliance risks when entering the Turkish market. Proper labeling, distribution controls, and legal structuring significantly reduce regulatory vulnerability. Bıçak advises international manufacturers and distributors on Turkish weapons classification, criminal risk exposure, regulatory compliance, and strategic market entry structuring.