Pepper Spray Laws
Is Pepper Spray Legal In Alabama?
Pepper spray in AL is Legal.
Legal Pepper spray (OC spray) is legal for civilians to purchase, possess, and carry in Alabama for self-defense. Alabama does not impose a statutory age minimum, size limit, or concentration limit on civilian purchase or possession of pepper spray/defense spray. Restriction on use: Alabama Code Section 13A-6-27, "Use of pepper spray, etc.," makes it a crime to use a defense spray (defined to include "pepper spray, foam and any other self-defense chemical spray") against another person in the commission of a crime, or against a law enforcement officer performing official duties. This is a use-based criminal restriction, not a restriction on lawful purchase, possession, or self-defense carry. No carry restrictions specific to pepper spray (e.g., schools, courthouses, government buildings) were found in Alabama statute; general prohibited-persons or premises restrictions applicable to weapons generally were not identified for this product category. Primary source: Ala. Code Section 13A-6-27, official text via Alabama Administrative Office of Courts: https://judicial.alabama.gov/docs/library/docs/13A-6-27.pdf This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Alabama authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.