A Guide to Pepper Spray Laws

Pepper spray is the most popular self-defenseto make the FID useful, keep your pepper spray on
weapon, but it is not legal in all states. At the time ofyour person as well).Pepper Spray LitigationFrom time
publication of this writing, common pepper spray lawto time, civilians and law enforcement officers have
was that you are allowed to carry it in all states.managed to use pepper spray excessively or
In California, the largest can of pepper spray you areirresponsibly. Even though pepper spray is non-lethal,
legally allowed to carry is 2.5 oz.In Michigan, Newit does hurt to go through getting sprayed with
York, Wisconsin, and Hawaii, pepper spray law sayspepper spray. If you feel you have been unfairly
you are allowed carry it. There are, however,attacked with pepper spray, you can force
concentration limits and other restrictions. If you livelitigation.Concerned citizens across the country have
in one of these states or plan to visit, be sure toalso noted that police offers have been known to
carry a pepper spray that is sold as "Michiganuse pepper spray on people when use of it was
Formula," "Wisconsin Legal Pepper Spray," and soclearly gratuitous. Litigation has been pressed, and the
on.If you live in or plan on visiting Massachusetts andmedia have touched on the subject to a small extent.
you want to carry pepper spray legally, their pepperAs a result, the Justice Department commissioned a
spray law says you must get a FID (Firearmsreport about the benefits and dangers of pepper
Identification Card). All you do is go to your localspray, resulting in a more education law enforcement
Massachusetts police station, show two forms of ID,system.Buy Pepper Spray provides detailed
fill out a form, pay $2, and wait a week. When youinformation on Pepper Spray, Buy Pepper Spray,
get your FID, keep it on your person (and of course,Mace vs.