Pepper Spray Laws
Is Pepper Spray Legal In NEVADA?
Pepper spray in NV is Legal with Restrictions.
Legal with Restrictions Nevada regulates chemical self-defense spray under its "tear gas bombs and weapons" statutes, Nev. Rev. Stat. Sections 202.370-202.440. A cartridge or weapon is exempt from the general tear gas prohibition only if it contains "not more than 2 fluid ounces in volume of 'CS' tear gas that may be propelled by air or another gas, but not an explosive, in the form of an aerosol spray," in a weapon "designed and intended for use as an instrument of self-defense" (Nev. Rev. Stat. Section 202.375(1)). Age minimum: Sale or purchase under this exemption is limited to adults. Possession or use, however, is expressly permitted for "any person, including a minor" under Section 202.375(1) — Nevada does not bar minors from possessing or using a qualifying unit, only from buying one. Size/concentration limit: The exempted cartridge or weapon must not exceed 2 fluid ounces of "CS" tear gas (defined at Section 202.375(4)), dispensed as an aerosol spray by a non-explosive propellant. Carry restrictions: A "convicted person" (as defined in Nev. Rev. Stat. Section 179C.010) may not own, possess, or control a tear gas cartridge, shell, bomb, or weapon under any circumstance; doing so is a category B felony under Section 202.380(2). Non-convicted persons who sell, possess, or transport a unit outside the Section 202.375 exemption commit a gross misdemeanor under Section 202.380(1). Sellers must record and retain purchaser name/address and the item's brand, model, and serial number (if any) for at least 2 years (Section 202.375(2)). Primary source: Nevada Legislature, NRS Chapter 202, https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-202.html (Sections 202.370-202.440). This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Nevada authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.