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Pepper Spray Laws

Below are pepper spray laws and restrictions that we are aware of. You should check locally if you believe pepper sprays may be restricted in your area.

State Laws and Restrictions

States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted: We cannot ship to the following states. 

  • New York: New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state.  However, there are some exceptions to shipping pepper spray to New York. Dog pepper spray and bear pepper spray are allowed to be shipped into New York from out of state. 

  • Massachusetts: Massachusetts residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that state. However, there are some exceptions to shipping pepper spray to Massachusetts. Dog pepper spray and bear pepper spray are allowed to be shipped into Massachusetts from out of state. 

States Where Pepper Sprays Have Some Restrictions

  • Michigan: OC Pepper spray can be no stronger than an 18% concentrate (Different companies can sell different concentrations.) CS is the only Tear Gas accepted and can be no larger than 35 grams per can. No combination spray is allowed.

  • 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.

Shipping

  • Pepper spray cannot be shipped by air or internationally. It can only be shipped by ground.

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 Stunster accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.