PEPPER SPRAY LAWS
According to pepper spray manufacturers, pepper spray as a personal defense weapon is considered legal in all 50 states, although various state restrictions may prevent selling or possession in those states. You, the customer, need to check with your state laws before buying any pepper spray.
In some states, you can buy pepper spray, but the amount is restricted, and you can be arrested or fined if your canister contains more than the amount specified by law. Some states regulate the allowed strength of the pepper spray: most sprays contain somewhere between 2% and 10% of capsaicin, the primary component of capsicum. Pepper sprays that contain tear gas may be illegal in some states. You, the customer, need to check with your state laws before buying any pepper spray.
Metztotalsafety.com will not be selling or shipping any orders to or from any of the states or counties were it is illegal. We will not be doing any selling outside of the USA.
Liability Disclaimer
Absolutely no sales to minors under 18 years or any person that is a felon, drug users, addicts, non-US citizen, domestic violence, child abuse, mental defectives, and dishonorable discharged. There are restrictions in certain counties and states that prohibiting the possession or use of items listed for sale by Metztotalsafety.com or Metz &Co., LLC. It is the responsibility of the buyer and not the seller to understand and obey your local, state, and federal laws in regard to the purchase, possession and use of any products purchased before placing an order. Contact your local, state or federal authorities to be certain you are not breaking any laws, before ordering. Metztotalsafety.com or METZ & Co., LLC are not liable for the use of the produces sold on this web site and suggest very strongly that the buyer (you) find out about the laws of their state, local, and city.
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Below are pepper spray laws and restrictions that we are aware of. You should check locally if you believe pepper sprays may be restricted in your area.
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State Laws and Restrictions
States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted
(We cannot ship to these states. If an order is placed your order will be cancelled)
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.
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 spray allowed.
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 you local city or state attorneys 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 Metz Total SAfety accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. |