Pepper Spray State Laws

While pepper sprays and pepper gels are legal in all 50 states to carry and use for personal protection, some states and local areas have specific regulations pertaining to the size, formulation, and possession of pepper sprays and gels.

 

See state regulations listed below.

Alaska Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+; Must be 21+ to carry on school property

Arkansas Pepper Spray Laws

Size Restriction: Size cannot exceed 5.07 fluid oz

California Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+
Size Restriction: size cannot exceed 2.5 fluid ounces

Delaware Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+

Florida Pepper Spray Laws

Size Restriction: Size cannot exceed 2 fluid ounces

Hawaii Pepper Spray Laws

Sales Restriction: Must be licensed to sell in Honolulu (Honolulu ordinance § Sec. 41-37.2).

Illinois Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+

Maryland Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+

Massachusetts Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Ages 15-18 must obtain a firearms ID card in order to purchase pepper spray or gel.
Sales Restrictions: Pepper spray or gel must be purchased at a licensed firearms dealers.

Michigan Pepper Spray Laws

Size Restriction: Pepper sprays and gels cannot contain more than 35g of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) and inert ingredient. They, also, cannot contain more than 10% of oleoresin capsicum.

Minnesota Pepper Spray Laws

Sales Restriction: Seller must comply with local licensing requirements, if applicable in their area.

Nevada Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+
Size Restriction: Pepper sprays and gels containing CS tear gas cannot exceed more than 2 oz.

New Jersey Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+
Size Restriction: Size cannot exceed 0.75 fluid ounces

New York Pepper Spray Laws and Regulations

Sales Restriction: Pepper sprays and gels must be purchased in person at a pharmacy or firearm retailer. There is a maximum of two sprays per purchase.
Additional Restrictions: Illegal to ship pepper sprays and gels to New York

North Carolina Pepper Spray Laws

Size Restriction: Size cannot exceed 5.07 fluid ounces

Rhode Island Pepper Spray Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 18+

South Carolina Pepper Spray Laws

Size Restriction: Pepper spray and gel size cannot exceed 5.07 oz.

Wisconsin Pepper Spray Laws and Regulations

Age Restriction: Must be 18+
Additional Restrictions: Products cannot be camouflaged. Products may contain red pepper spray but not tear gas.

Where to Find Us

SABRE products are sold in many retailers, ranging from big-box and convenience stores to neighborhood drug stores and mom-and-pop shops. We appreciate all of our retail partners who support us in our mission to help keep people safe.

To buy pepper spray or gel in New York, Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts, see the SABRE retailers we work with below:
New York
Hawaii
Washington D.C.
Massachussetts

In addition to regional and national mass merchant chains, SABRE products are sold at independent retailers worldwide. Learn more.

Disclaimers

The possession and/or sale of SABRE defense sprays, SABRE Red defense sprays, FRONTIERSMAN and SABRE Wild Bear Attack Deterrents, Protector Dog Attack Deterrents, and SABRE stun guns are legal in most cities and/or states in the United States. However, some cities and/or states have chosen to establish certain restrictions surrounding the possession and/or sale of these products. To the best of SABRE’s knowledge, listed are the most current legal restrictions for cities and/or states.

Check your local laws to determine the legality of carrying SABRE, SABRE Red, FRONTIERSMAN, SABRE Wild, and Protector products in your area. SABRERED.com consumers are responsible for understanding the local and state laws concerning the purchase and use of Security Equipment Corporation's products. The consumer agrees that Security Equipment Corporation's products are not intended for illegal use. Security Equipment Corporation is not responsible for misrepresentation by the consumer nor the illegal use of our products.