Guaranteed Legal in Arizona
If you are over the age of 18 and have not been convicted of a felony or an assault- we guarantee* any pepper spray, self defense, or security product listed on this website are legal to ship/use/carry in the state of Arizona at the time of purchase. Most cities and counties simply comply with the state level laws, however, we recommend you check with your local city or county police department for any additional restrictions.
Video Explanation of AZ State Laws
In plain English:
Arizona Pepper Spray Law Explanation
The Basics:
- Pepper spray is LEGAL to buy/carry/use/ship in Arizona
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old
- Cannot have any convicted felonies on record
- For self defense purposes only
While many of the cities in Arizona are considered to be fairly safe, Phoenix is known to have a high rate of violent crime. Like other big cities, the crime rates for Phoenix are significantly higher than the national averages when counting assault, robbery, rape, and other types.
When it comes to personal safety, It is always important to protect yourself the best way that you can. Carrying pepper spray can be a great solution if you need protection. Pepper spray is easy to carry and easy to use, and very effective against any attacker. It will quickly incapacitate an aggressor, allowing you the precious moments you need to get to safety.
Self-defense laws for Arizona state that “a person is justified in threatening or using physical force against another when and to the extent a reasonable person would believe that physical force is immediately necessary against the other’s use of physical force.” This basically means that you are justified to use pepper spray or an electronic incapacitation device (e.g., a stun gun) to protect yourself if you feel that physical harm is imminent.
Make sure that you are taking proper precautions to protect yourself from becoming the victim of a violent crime. Being vigilant about your surroundings and avoiding potentially dangerous situations is important, but may not always be enough, since crime can happen anywhere. Carrying pepper spray or a stun gun can be a great solution.
What the Official Arizona State Law Says
13-404. Justification; self-defense
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a person is justified in threatening or using physical force against another when and to the extent a reasonable person would believe that physical force is immediately necessary to protect himself against the other's use or attempted use of unlawful physical force.
You can see the full text that explains justified and non justified uses of force here: http://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=http://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00404.htm
Last updated: June 2017
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