Why is pepper spray illegal in NJ?

New Jersey law allows for the purchase and possession of pepper spray. The law specifies that the purchaser should be over 18 and not have a felony conviction. read more

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the Union and the laws reflect that. Defending yourself with a gun stands a good chance of injuring or killing one of your neighbors so, by law, if you have another option other than engaging the law says you should do so. read more

New Jersey law allows for the purchase and possession of pepper spray. The law specifies that the purchaser should be over 18 and not have a felony conviction. The pepper spray itself cannot contain more than 3/4 ounce of fluid and must conform to specific formulation and spray characteristic. read more