State Laws

Pepper Spray Laws by State

Every state has different rules. Find your state below to see the age limit, size restrictions, and weapons policies at major colleges.

⚖️ Legal disclaimer: This is informational only, not legal advice. Laws change. Always verify with your state's current statutes and your campus weapons policy before purchasing or carrying.

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Full State Guides with Campus Policies

ALAlabamaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

5 campuses covered

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AKAlaskaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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AZArizonaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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ARArkansasPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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CACaliforniaModerate

Age 18+ · Max 2.5oz

7 campuses covered

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COColoradoPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

5 campuses covered

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CTConnecticutPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

5 campuses covered

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DEDelawarePermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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FLFloridaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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GAGeorgiaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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HIHawaiiPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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IDIdahoPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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ILIllinoisPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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INIndianaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

5 campuses covered

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IAIowaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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KSKansasPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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KYKentuckyPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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LALouisianaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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MEMainePermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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MDMarylandPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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MAMassachusettsStrict

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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MIMichiganModerate

Age 18+ · Max 1.23oz

7 campuses covered

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MNMinnesotaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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MSMississippiPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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MOMissouriPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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MTMontanaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

2 campuses covered

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NENebraskaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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NVNevadaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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NHNew HampshirePermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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NJNew JerseyPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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NMNew MexicoPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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NYNew YorkStrict

Age 18+ · Max 4oz · 0.7% Major Capsaicinoids (MC)

8 campuses covered

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NCNorth CarolinaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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NDNorth DakotaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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OHOhioPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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OKOklahomaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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OROregonPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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PAPennsylvaniaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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RIRhode IslandPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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SCSouth CarolinaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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SDSouth DakotaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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TNTennesseePermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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TXTexasPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

7 campuses covered

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UTUtahPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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VTVermontPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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VAVirginiaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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WAWashingtonPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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WVWest VirginiaPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

3 campuses covered

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WIWisconsinPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

4 campuses covered

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WYWyomingPermissive

Age 18+ · No size limit

1 campuses covered

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