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Mace, a form of tear gas used by police in other provinces, is demonstrated by Tedd Smith, representative of the Smith and Wesson Law Enforcement Group
Mace, a form of tear gas used by police in other provinces, is demonstrated by Tedd Smith, representative of the Smith and Wesson Law Enforcement Group

Mace, a form of tear gas used by police in other provinces, is demonstrated by Tedd Smith, representative of the Smith and Wesson Law Enforcement Group

Date3/7/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mace; a form of tear gas used by police in other provinces; is demonstrated by Tedd Smith; representative of the Smith and Wesson Law Enforcement Group.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009337F
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