What’s Inside A Can of Tear Gas | WIRED

It was a weapon of choice in the first World War, and these days, law enforcement uses a less potent recipe of tear gas to pacify a room or control a crowd. Discover what’s inside the sensory-attacking irritant that can be deadly if used at high concentrations.

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What’s Inside A Can of Tear Gas | WIRED