Hello Everyone,
I hope all is well. I have received a lot of feedback regarding where you can and can’t have pepper spray shipped to. This is information you defiantly want to know before you go out and try and buy pepper spray or stun guns.
There are a few states that we cannot send pepper spray to at all and a couple that have regulations on the type of pepper spray that can be sent there.
First I’ll tell you the states that we cannot send pepper spray to under any circumstances. Also keep in mind these laws govern the majority of online self defense sites with the exception of ones that have actual outlets with proper licenses in these states.
The first state is New York. It is illegal for online self defense dealers to send pepper spray to New York. The only way you can buy pepper spray is NY is by going to a licensed Firearms dealers or Pharmacists within the state.
The next state is Massachusetts. The laws there are pretty much the same has New York with the exception of one thing. In Mass you are still only able to purchase pepper spray from licensed firearms dealers but not form Pharmacists. In NY you can buy it from Pharmacists that sell it but not in Mass.
Those are the two states that we cannot shit to at all. The next two states I’m going to tell you about have specific regulations on pepper spray formulas. This means you can have certain types sent to these states.
The first of these two states is Michigan. If you live in Michigan than there are some pretty specific pepper spray regulations you need to know about. The only pepper spray you will be able to purchase is spray that has less than a 2% concentrated. Sometimes it is hard to tell what the exact percentage is so it is a good rule of thumb to look for Michigan Approved Pepper Spray. Many sites sell specific types of pepper spray made for residents in Michigan.
Another thing to note is that you are not able to purchase combination sprays. There are several types of pepper spray that combine both pepper spray as well as tear gas. It is illegal to have this type of defense spray in Michigan.
The last state that has regulations with pepper spray is Wisconsin. If you live in Wisconsin pepper spray cannot be more than 10% concentration with a weight range of oleoresin of capsicum and inert ingredients of 15-60 grams. This will limit you to our canisters that are 2oz or less. On top of that you are not able to purchase pepper spray that is camouflaged such as our lipstick pepper spray and it must have a safety to prevent it from going off by mistake. Along with that it must be able to spray at least 6 feet but no more than 20 feet and need to have a warning stating that no one under 18 can purchase it. Finally, the last piece to know about is that each container of pepper spray needs to be sold in sealed tamer proof packages.
There is also one last law I want to tell you about that is not related to any particular state. When ordering pepper spray you only have the option to send it with ground shipping. It is illegal to have pepper spray shipped via air. So this will limit you to normal shipping times such as UPS ground.
I know that is a lot of information to take in but it is very important to know. Before you go out and buy any self defense product it is good to do the research to make sure it is legal where you live.
I hope this help everyone out there have a better understanding of what kind of pepper spray you are able to purchase along with all the laws around it. If anyone has any other questions or notices anything that was left out feel free to let me know in the comments section below!
Stay safe,
Barry
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