Pepper Spray
Pepper spray, aka OC spray, is from Oleoresin Capsicum, the Latin name of the active ingredient, which is a derived from cayenne pepper. When sprayed in the eyes or on the face, pepper spray causes tears, pain, and even temporary blindness. Pepper spray is used in riot control, crowd control, and personal self-defense, including defense against dogs, bears and other animals. [Article continues below product listings.]
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Pepper spray is not legal everywhere! For example, people in Denmark are not allowed to carry pepper spray.
Before carrying pepper spray, please check out where it's legal for personal security and where it is not. In some countries, pepper spray is only legal for use by police for crowd control, but not legal for personal self defense.
In Canada, pepper spray is considered a restricted weapon. This means that only law enforcement are allowed to carry pepper spray. Individuals in Canada can own pepper spray made for use on bears or animals, as long as it is not used against humans.
In the United States, different areas have different laws. In Washington D.C., if you carry pepper spray, you must register with the police department. In Massachusetts, only people who have a firearm identification card may carry pepper spray legally.
Wisconsin places a limit on the amount of active ingredient allowed in the pepper spray. Some states allow for the legal possession of pepper spray by individuals at least 18 years old.
Please check your state's laws before carrying your pepper spray! You will want to know the laws in any areas you will be visiting, as well.
Be safe, live well!
