Product Laws

Smart Pulse Safety is not responsible for any physical harm or damage from the use or misuse of self-defense products including batons, stun guns, pepper sprays, knives, and TASERs purchased from our store. By purchasing a self-defense product from us, you understand that Smart Pulse Safety does not warrant that you may legally purchase, possess, or carry these products according to any state or local laws. You also acknowledge that you have determined their legality before purchasing and that you are an adult of at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability.

By purchasing any self-defense product from Smart Pulse Safety, you warrant that you are in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of the item. You expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless Smart Pulse Safety for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership, and use of the item in compliance or violation of federal, state, and local laws or regulations.

Please check your local laws before ordering any self-defense product. Laws change frequently and may vary by city and county. Smart Pulse Safety reserves the right to cancel and refund any order shipping to a restricted area.

Quick Reference: Shipping Restrictions by Product

Stun Guns and TASERs

We do not ship stun guns or TASER devices to the following states and territories:

Hawaii
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
Washington DC
Wisconsin

Batons and Expandable Batons

We do not ship batons or expandable batons to the following states and territories:

California
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
Washington State
Washington DC

OTF, Automatic, and Spring Assisted Knives

We do not ship OTF, automatic, or spring assisted knives to the following states and territories:

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Virginia
Washington State
Washington DC
Wyoming

Important: Federal law prohibits shipping OTF, automatic, and spring assisted knives via USPS. All knife orders are shipped via FedEx or UPS only.

Folding and Tactical Knives

Folding and tactical knives are legal to purchase and possess in all 50 states. However, concealed carry laws vary significantly by state, city, and county. It is your responsibility to verify the carry laws in your area before carrying any knife in public. Smart Pulse Safety is not responsible for any legal consequences resulting from the carrying of any knife purchased from our store.

Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is legal in all 50 states but is subject to restrictions in some states. We do not ship pepper spray to Massachusetts or New York as online sales to residents of those states are prohibited. Residents of Massachusetts and New York must purchase pepper spray from a licensed firearms dealer or pharmacist in their state.

Additional restrictions apply in some states regarding canister size and OC concentration. See the full state by state breakdown below.

U.S. State Laws Related to Pepper Spray

Please note: Smart Pulse Safety provides the following for informational purposes only. Laws are subject to change and we do not actively monitor state law changes. If you have any questions or concerns you should contact local law enforcement to determine whether it is legal to possess pepper spray products for self-defense in your area. By purchasing from Smart Pulse Safety, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age.

ALABAMA: Legal.

ALASKA: Legal with restrictions. Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase. To possess in a school must be at least 21 years old or obtain special permission. See Sections 11.81.900(a), 11.61.210(a)(6).

ARIZONA: Legal. Does not appear to have a statute specific to the use of pepper spray or mace for self defense.

ARKANSAS: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal, as long as the canister size is no larger than 150 cc or 5.07 ounces. See Section 5-73-124.

CALIFORNIA: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal, as long as the canister size is no larger than 2.5 ounces. Sales to minors are prohibited. See Section 12403.7.

COLORADO: Legal.

CONNECTICUT: Legal.

DELAWARE: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal as long as you are not a minor. See Title 11, Section 222(7).

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal. See Section 6-2322 et seq.

FLORIDA: Legal. See Section 790.001.

GEORGIA: Legal.

HAWAII: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal for use by persons 18 and over.

ILLINOIS: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal for use by persons 18 and over. See Section 720 ILCS5/24-1.

IDAHO: Legal.

INDIANA: Legal.

IOWA: Legal.

KANSAS: Legal.

KENTUCKY: Legal.

LOUISIANA: Legal.

MAINE: Legal.

MARYLAND: Legal. See Section 36.

MASSACHUSETTS: Online sales to MA residents are prohibited. Residents must purchase from a licensed firearms dealer in that state. See Chapter 140, Section 121, et seq.

MICHIGAN: Legal with restrictions. OC concentration must not exceed 10%. See Section 750.224d.

MINNESOTA: Legal. See Section 624.731.

MISSISSIPPI: Legal.

MISSOURI: Legal. See Section 571.010 (8).

MONTANA: Legal.

NEBRASKA: Legal.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Legal.

NEW MEXICO: Legal.

NEVADA: Legal with restrictions. Tear gas must be 2 ounces or less.

NEW JERSEY: Legal with restrictions. No sales to minors or felons. See Section 2C:396i.

NEW YORK: Online sales to NY residents are prohibited. Residents must purchase from a licensed firearms dealer or licensed pharmacist in that state. See Section 265.25(14) and (15).

NORTH CAROLINA: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal for non-felons. See Section 14-401.6.

NORTH DAKOTA: Legal.

OHIO: Legal.

OKLAHOMA: Legal.

OREGON: Legal.

PENNSYLVANIA: Legal.

RHODE ISLAND: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal for use by persons 18 and over. See Section 11-47-57.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal for use by persons 18 and over. See Section 16-23-470.

SOUTH DAKOTA: Legal.

TENNESSEE: Legal.

TEXAS: Legal. See Section 46.01 (14).

UTAH: Legal.

VERMONT: Legal.

VIRGINIA: Legal.

WASHINGTON STATE: Legal with restrictions. Pepper spray or mace for self-defense appears to be legal for use by persons 18 and over. See Section 9.91.160.

WEST VIRGINIA: Legal.

WISCONSIN: Legal with restrictions. Tear gas is prohibited. Maximum OC concentration of 10%. See Section 941.26 and Justice Regulations 14.01 et seq.

WYOMING: Legal.

U.S. State Laws Related to Stun Guns and TASER Devices

Please note: Smart Pulse Safety provides the following for informational purposes only. Laws are subject to change and we do not actively monitor state law changes. If you have any questions or concerns you should contact local law enforcement to determine whether it is legal to possess stun devices for self-defense in your area. By purchasing from Smart Pulse Safety, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age.

Stun guns and TASER devices are legal in most U.S. states. We do not ship stun guns or TASER devices to Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington DC, or Wisconsin.

U.S. State Laws Related to Batons and Expandable Batons

Please note: Smart Pulse Safety provides the following for informational purposes only. Laws are subject to change and we do not actively monitor state law changes. Contact local law enforcement to determine whether it is legal to possess a baton for self-defense in your area. By purchasing from Smart Pulse Safety, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age.

Batons and expandable batons are legal in most U.S. states. We do not ship batons or expandable batons to California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington State, or Washington DC.

U.S. State Laws Related to OTF, Automatic, and Spring Assisted Knives

Please note: Smart Pulse Safety provides the following for informational purposes only. Laws are subject to change and we do not actively monitor state law changes. Contact local law enforcement to determine whether it is legal to possess an automatic or spring assisted knife in your area. By purchasing from Smart Pulse Safety, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age.

OTF, automatic, and spring assisted knives are legal in most U.S. states. We do not ship these knives to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington State, Washington DC, or Wyoming.

Federal law prohibits shipping OTF, automatic, and spring assisted knives via USPS. All knife orders are shipped via FedEx or UPS only.