Wisconsin Pepper Spray
Use Laws and Ownership Regulations
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 In Wisconsin, you are allowed to use pepper spray to defend yourself against someone who is attacking or about to attack you. The age limit for carrying concealed pepper spray on your body is 18, and if it’s kept in a car, the driver must be over the age of 18. (Since pepper sprays are usually not to be stored in temperatures over 120 degrees, it’s wise not to carry pepper spray in the glove compartment during the warmer months).
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More Details on Wisconsin Self Defense & Pepper Spray Regulations
Pepper spray is the only self defense spray you can legally carry in Wisconsin. Anything containing MACE or tear gas is not legal for the public, even if it’s mixed with pepper spray. The legal ingredient of pepper spray is Oleoresin Capsicum, (OC) the oil derived from the hot pepper. Although you may find some stronger concentrations online, Wisconsin laws state that the strongest concentration of OC used in Wisconsin is 10% --plenty to stop an attack from a human being. (Stronger concentrations of 15% are used to repel attacking bears).
Police sprays often contain ultraviolet (U.V) dyes, so if a suspect manages to escape, he can be identified by the dye marks on the face. Pepper sprays sold to the public in Wisconsin may not contain U.V. dyes, and the container may not be disguised, which means you won’t be buying peppery spray pens or pagers in that state. The canister must hold less than 2 ounces of spray and must have a safety feature like a flip top cap.
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