Pepper Spray Laws
Is Pepper Spray Legal In Alaska?
Pepper spray in AK is Legal with Restrictions.
Legal with Restrictions Alaska law permits civilian purchase and possession of pepper spray/OC spray as a "defensive weapon," subject to an age restriction on sale and a carry restriction on school property. Definition: AS 11.81.900(a)(18) defines "defensive weapon" as "a device to dispense Mace or a similar chemical agent, that is not designed to cause death or serious physical injury." Age minimum: AS 11.61.210(a)(6) makes it a crime to knowingly sell a defensive weapon to a person under 18 years of age. Size/concentration limit: No Alaska statute imposes a specific ounce/cc or % OC concentration limit on civilian pepper spray. Carry restrictions: AS 11.61.210(a)(7)-(8) restricts possession of a "defensive weapon" on school grounds, on school buses, or at school-sponsored events. Non-students may not possess a defensive weapon on school premises unless they are 21 years of age or older, subject to the statute's specific exceptions; students may not possess one on school property or buses without prior permission from designated school authorities. Source: Alaska Statutes Title 11, Chapter 61, AS 11.61.210, Alaska State Legislature, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Alaska authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.