Pepper Spray Laws and Restrictions

We are aware of the following pepper spray laws and restrictions. You must be 18 to buy our Home Safety Kits. Please check your local laws for restrictions in your area. We cannot guarantee that the following rules are up to date:  

States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted (We cannot sell our Home Safety kits to residents of the following states (If an order is placed your order will be canceled):

New York: New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state.

Massachusetts: Massachusetts residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that state.

Michigan: Pepper spray must not be more than 2% and can be used for self defense. "The reasonable use of a self-defense spray or foam device containing not more than 10% oleoresin capsicum by a person in the protection of a person or property under circumstances that would justify the person's use of physical force."

Hawaii or Alaska

We cannot sell our Home Safety kits outside of the contiguous United States.

States Where Pepper Sprays Have Some Restrictions:

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.
 
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 Home Safety Plus accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.