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Pepper Spray Laws and Restrictions |
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These are ones we are aware of.
However, we do not guarantee that they are up to date. Ultimately,
it's your responsibility to ascertain the legality in your area.
States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted
In general, pepper sprays can be carried without permit or legal
infraction. However, the following states have the following
restrictions.
(We cannot ship to these states. If an order is placed your order
will be cancelled)
- New York: New York residents may only purchase
defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists
in that state.
Mace Pepper Spray for Dogs
and
Mace Pepper Spray for Bears
is legal
in this state.
- Massachusetts: Massachusetts residents may only
purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that
state, and must hold a valid Firearms Identification Card (FIC).
States Where Pepper Sprays Have Some Restrictions
- Michigan: OC Pepper spray can be no stronger
then a 2% concentrate (Different companies can sell different
concentrations.) CS is the only Tear Gas accepted and can be no
larger then 35 grams per can. No combination spray allowed.
View
Michigan approved pepper sprays.
Mace Pepper Spray for Dogs
and
Mace Pepper Spray for Bears
is legal
in this state.
- Wisconsin:
Tear gas is not permissible. By regulation, OC products with a
maximum OC concentration of 10% and weight range of oleoresin of
capsicum and inert ingredients of 15-60 grams are authorized.
This is 1/2 oz. and 2 oz. spray. Further, the product cannot be
camouflaged, and must have a safety feature designed to prevent
accidental discharge. The units may not have an effective range
of over 20 feet and must have an effective range of six feet.
In addition there are certain labeling and packaging
requirements: must state cannot sell to anyone under 18 and the
phone number of the manufacturer has to be on the label. The
units must also be sold in sealed tamper-proof packages.
Canine Pepper Spray
and
Bear Pepper Spray is legal
in this state. (Sorry, all our
normal pepper sprays contain either tear gas or UV dye.
We cannot ship those to Wisconsin)
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS:
Pepper Sprays cannot be shipped outside the continental
US, which includes US Territories, APO or FPO
addresses.
Regular Pepper Sprays
can not be shipped to Hawaii, New York, Massachusetts,
Wisconsin or Canada.
However, Michigan, Wisconsin and
New York are authorized to receive
Bear Sprays
and
Dog Repellents.
Click Here for Michigan Approved Sprays.
Rest of the States Not
Listed Above
The rest of the continental US are authorized to purchase
pepper spray products.
NOTE: Pepper Spray is legal in all 50 states,
however a number of cities and states have restrictions on sizes,
strengths, etc. If you have a question, it is wise to check with
your local city or state attorney's office. Defense sprays should
only be purchased by those 18 years of age or older. The above
list may not be totally accurate or complete and Worth Protection Security accepts
no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.
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Never use Pepper Spray
unless
you feel you are threatened
or you need to protect someone else.
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Improper use could
result in criminal action. You
could be sued or in some states fined up to $1000 or
imprisoned up to 3 years.
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Pepper Spray cannot be
carried on a
commercial airline where it is
accessible. This is a federal
crime with a $25,000. fine.
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Since 9/11 there may be
secured locations
such as federal buildings, state buildings or any place
you must pass through security where you cannot have
pepper spray.
- Keep all pepper spray
products out of reach of children
for their protection.
Alabama
Pepper Spray Laws (AL), Alaska Pepper Spray Laws (AK), Arizona
Pepper Spray Laws (AZ), Arkansas Pepper Spray Laws (AR),
California Pepper Spray Laws (CA), Colorado Pepper Spray Laws
(CO), Connecticut Pepper Spray Laws (CT), Delaware Pepper Spray
Laws (DE), Florida Pepper Spray Laws (FL), Georgia Pepper Spray
Laws (GA), Hawaii Pepper Spray Laws (HI), Idaho Pepper Spray
Laws (ID), Illinois Pepper Spray Laws (IL), Indiana Pepper Spray
Laws (IN), Iowa Pepper Spray Laws (IA), Kansas Pepper Spray Laws
(KS), Kentucky Pepper Spray Laws (KY), Louisiana Pepper Spray
Laws (LA), Maine Pepper Spray Laws (ME), Maryland Pepper Spray
Laws (MD), Massachusetts Pepper Spray Laws (MA), Michigan Pepper
Spray Laws (MI), Minnesota Pepper Spray Laws (MN), Mississippi
Pepper Spray Laws (MS), Missouri Pepper Spray Laws (MO), Montana
Pepper Spray Laws (MT), Nebraska Pepper Spray Laws (NE), Nevada
Pepper Spray Laws (NV), New Hampshire Pepper Spray Laws (NH),
New Jersey Pepper Spray Laws (NJ), New Mexico Pepper Spray Laws
(NM), New York Pepper Spray Laws (NY), North Carolina Pepper
Spray Laws (NC), North Dakota Pepper Spray Laws (ND), Ohio
Pepper Spray Laws (OH), Oklahoma Pepper Spray Laws (OK), Oregon
Pepper Spray Laws (OR), Pennsylvania Pepper Spray Laws (PA),
Rhode Island Pepper Spray Laws (RI), South Carolina Pepper Spray
Laws (SC), South Dakota Pepper Spray Laws (SD), Tennessee Pepper
Spray Laws (TN), Texas Pepper Spray Laws (TX), Utah Pepper Spray
Laws (UT), Vermont Pepper Spray Laws (VT), Virginia Pepper Spray
Laws (VA), Washington Pepper Spray Laws (WA), West Virginia
Pepper Spray Laws (WV), Wisconsin Pepper Spray Laws (WI),
Wyoming Pepper Spray Laws (WY)
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