Non-Lethal regulations

☑ Legal in all 50 States

Some restrictions apply
Disclaimer: The following state-by-state information provided below or on any HERO® property is for reference purposes only. We are not a law firm or legal advisory service, and we do not provide legal advice. This content is not intended as the final or authoritative word on any law. 

Laws regarding the ownership, purchase, carrying, concealment, and use of non-lethal or less-lethal weapons (including those that launch high-speed projectiles or contain irritants) can change frequently and vary by jurisdiction at both the state and federal levels.

Before purchasing or carrying any HERO® product, every consumer, reseller, or user must independently review and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We strongly recommend consulting official government sources, a qualified attorney, or local law enforcement in your area for the most current and accurate information.

Most States...

  • Require users to be 18 or older
  • Do not require a permit to purchase
  • Do not require a background check
  • Allow conceal carry without a license
View states with differing regulations below.
States where felons cannot carry pepper spray, and we cannot ship to

Shipping Restrictions

Due to varying regulations, we are unable to ship directly to:
  • Alaska
  • Hawaii
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Puerto Rico
  • Washington D.C.
  • Wisconsin
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Felony Restrictions

Felons may not carry HERO® non-lethal products in the following states:
  •     California
  •     Florida
  •     New Jersey
  •     North Carolina
  •     Wisconsin

Additional State Regulations

Alaska

Students under 21 years of age cannot carry on school grounds without permission. We are unable to ship to this state, check our Dealers page for locations.

California

Felons cannot carry. Irritant projectiles are not allowed. Kinetic rounds and irritant gel are allowed. View California Compliant non-lethal products.

Florida

Felons cannot carry.

Hawaii

We are unable to ship to this state, check our Dealers page for locations.

Massachusetts

Can carry starting at age 15 with guardian permission and Firearms ID card. Online sales prohibited. We are unable to ship to this state, check our Dealers page for locations.

New Jersey

Felons cannot carry.

New York

Online sales prohibited. We are unable to ship to this state, check our Dealers page for locations.

North Carolina

Felons cannot carry.

Washington

Can carry starting at age 14 with guardian permission.

Wisconsin

Does not allow PAVA. Felons cannot carry.

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