Pepper Spray Laws and Restrictions
Pepper Spray is legal in all 50 states, however a number of cities and states have restrictions on sizes, strengths, etc. Please consult your local and state laws before ordering defense sprays if you are in doubt. Must be 18 or older to order. Below are examples of some state restrictions.
States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted
New York: New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts’s residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that state.
Wisconsin: Pepper only. No Tear gas, OC can be no stronger then a 10% solution. The can must be between 15-60 grams only. Must have safety feature. 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.
(We cannot ship to these states. If an order is placed your order will be cancelled.)
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 sprays allowed.
(Only Michigan approved pepper sprays can be shipped, non-approved pepper spray orders will be cancelled.) Click here for Michigan approved pepper sprays.
Shipping Restrictions:
Pepper Sprays can only be shipped via ground transportation. No air shipments.
Pepper Sprays cannot be shipped outside the continental United States
(including Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories)
Pepper Sprays cannot be shipped to APO or FPO mailing addresses.
NOTE: Animal repellents, Mace Muzzle, Mace Bear Spray and Guard Alaska Bear Spray are legal and
can be shipped to Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.
Click here for Animal Repellents.
It is the responsibility of the buyer, and not Palm Home Safety, to ascertain and obey all applicable local, state and federal laws with regard to the possession and use of our products. Absolutely no sales to minors. By placing an order, the buyer represents that the products purchased will be used in a lawful manner and that he/she is of legal age.