| What is pepper spray? Pepper spray is a | | | | In the state of Massachusetts, residents can |
| chemical compound that irritates the eyes | | | | only purchase pepper spray or any other |
| which causes pain and temporary blindness to | | | | defensive sprays from licensed Firearms |
| incapacitate an attacker. It is also used as | | | | Dealers. |
| a bear deterrent. The active ingredient in | | | | |
| pepper spray is OC or oleoresin capsicum. The | | | | In Michigan, pepper spray is to be no |
| OC is derived from Cayenne peppers, some of | | | | stronger than 2%. CS is the only tear gas |
| the hottest peppers in the world. OC is a | | | | allowed and can be no larger than 35 grams |
| reddish-orange, oily liquid, insoluble in | | | | per can. Combination sprays are prohibited. |
| water. The OC agent is dispersed by the | | | | |
| aerosol in a number of spray patterns | | | | In Wisconsin, only pepper is legal and OC no |
| depending on the model. | | | | stronger than a 10% solution. The pepper |
| | | | spray can is not to be any larger than 60 |
| In 1928, two Americans, Ben Carson and Roger | | | | grams and must have a safety feature. No tear |
| Staughton discovered CS. Hence, the use of | | | | gas, UV dye or combination sprays allowed. |
| the first initial of each of their last | | | | |
| names. CS or 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile is a | | | | Never use Pepper Spray unless you feel you |
| non-lethal chemical substance used as a riot | | | | are threatened or you need to protect someone |
| control agent known as tear gas. | | | | else. Improper use of a defensive spray may |
| | | | result in criminal action. You could be sued |
| Pepper spray is legal in all 50 states, | | | | or in some states fined up to $1000 or |
| however some cities and states have | | | | imprisoned up to 3 years. |
| restrictions, regulated or are prohibited by | | | | |
| law. Pepper sprays, by law, cannot be shipped | | | | These are the latest restrictions we have |
| by air. There are various sizes and | | | | found on pepper spray restrictions during our |
| formulations of pepper spray. Defensive | | | | research. It may not be completely accurate. |
| sprays can only be purchased by persons 18 | | | | We make no claim to legality or |
| years of age and older. | | | | responsibility to changes that may have |
| | | | occurred or that are in the process of |
| In New York, you can only purchase pepper | | | | occurring. Please check with your local |
| spray or other defensive sprays from licensed | | | | authorities or jurisdiction for restrictions |
| Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists. | | | | and legality. |
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