Pepper Spray Law

In most states, pepper spray laws permit you to carry and possess pepper spray. Yet in many other countries they are illegal or have heavy restrictions.

Since the tragedy of 9/11 customs laws have made it harder to ship pepper sprays abroad, as a result many US based self defense manufactures have either limited or discontinued international shipments of pepper sprays.

There are states where pepper spray laws have placed restrictions on size, age and/or OC concentration. It is your responsibility to check on these pepper spray law restrictions, you must know and abide by your local laws. Ignorance is not a viable defense.

Several States have regulations and restrictions

Some states and many countries place restrictions on the shipment of defense sprays as well as how you go about buying pepper spray. Some places even restrict the type of pepper spray that is available for purchase.

For example, in..

Massachusetts pepper sprays can only be sold directly to residents via a licensed firearm dealer.

While in New York self defense law governs that they are sold directly to residents via a licensed firearm dealer and/or a local pharmacist.

Michigan residents may only purchase Michigan Pepper Spray Law Approved Pepper Sprays. Michigan pepper spray laws restrict the types of pepper for example:

OC Pepper Spray can be no stronger then a 2% concentrate.

CS is the only Tear Gas accepted, 35 grams per can of less

No combination spray are allowed

Where as in Wisconsin self defense law restricts residents to the types of defense sprays they can carry, for instance Triple Action sprays are restricted, and pepper sprays must contain only 10% pepper.

Can I carry my pepper spray anywhere?

No, there are places that restrict or forbid pepper sprays. For instance they are restricted from being carried on board any commercial aircraft. Carrying pepper spray on to a commercial airliner is a Federal crime that carries high fines, and possible imprisonment.

Although, it is generally permitted to carry pepper spray in your checked baggage, I highly recommend you notify the ticketing agent when you check your baggage.

So, if want to bring your Hot Walker Pepper Sprays to carry on a run during your business trip or vacation, make sure you let the airline know they are in your luggage.

Pepper sprays cannot be put on a cargo plane due to the compression of the spray. As a result pepper sprays are only shipped via Ground within the continental United States. If you live in Hawaii it may be cheaper to purchase from a local supplier or retail location.

Since the tragedy of 9/11 you may also have issues when carrying pepper spray into secured locations such as Federal and State buildings, or any where you must pass through a security checkpoint.

Make sure if you wear a self defense pepper spray ring that you remove it prior to entering a Federal or State building.

I am not aware of any pepper spray laws that have specifically outlined other secured buildings, but you should use common sense before carrying your defense spray into any secure location.

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