Pepper Spray for Everyday Carry

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    Pepper spray is a compact, non-lethal self-defense tool that fits easily into your everyday carry. Whether you carry a firearm or prefer a simple spray you can keep on your keys or bag, this collection brings the best pepper spray options into one place.

    Who Is Pepper Spray For?

    These sprays are ideal for anyone who wants a simple defensive option that is quick to access and easy to carry, including:

    • Women on the go. Walking to and from your vehicle, moving through parking garages, or running errands with discreet protection close at hand.
    • College students. A low-profile option that lives on dorm, apartment, or campus keys for walks across campus or late-night study sessions.
    • Runners and walkers. Lightweight sprays that can clip to a waistband, running belt, or keys so you are not juggling gear in your hands.
    • Travelers and everyday carriers. A non-lethal defensive layer for places or situations where you cannot or do not want to carry a firearm.

    How to Choose Your Pepper Spray

    1. Pick your carry style

    • Keychain pepper spray. Attaches to your keyring or lanyard so your spray is always with your car and house keys. Great if you rarely leave home without your keys.
    • Clip pepper spray. Clips to a pocket, waistband, purse, or backpack strap, keeping the spray upright and ready to draw with a natural thumb position.
    • Other carry options. Some models may offer different body shapes, grip textures, or attachment points so you can match your spray to how you already carry your gear.

    2. Look at performance details

    Each product page in this collection lists exact specs, but here are the key details to compare:

    • Range. Most defensive sprays in this collection are designed to reach realistic self-defense distances so you can create space instead of wrestling in contact distance.
    • Number of bursts. More available bursts give you margin for multiple threats or follow-up sprays if your first shot is off target.
    • Spray pattern. Stream patterns focus more on accuracy and help reduce blowback in wind compared to wide fog-style sprays.
    • Heat rating (SHU/strength). Some product pages list Scoville Heat Units (SHU) or capsaicinoid percentages so you can understand how “hot” the spray is intended to be.
    • Safety design. Features like flip-top safeties or protected nozzles help reduce the chance of accidental discharge while staying fast to deploy.

    3. Match it to your everyday carry

    Your pepper spray only helps if you actually carry it. Choose the model that best fits how you already move through your day:

    • Keep it on your keys if those are always in your hand or clipped to a belt loop.
    • Use a clip-style spray if you prefer pocket carry, purse carry, or a backpack strap.
    • Pair it with the rest of your EDC setup so drawing the spray feels natural and repeatable under stress.

    Quick comparison

    Keychain pepper spray Best if you always have your keys in hand, includes quick access from keyrings or lanyards.
    Clip pepper spray Best for pockets, waistbands, purse edges, or backpack straps. keeps the spray upright and easy to grab.
    Other models Check each product page for specific carry options, range, burst count, and heat rating.

    Storage, training, and legal notes

    • Storage. Avoid leaving pepper spray in extreme heat or cold for long periods, especially inside vehicles or in direct sunlight, as this can affect performance.
    • Training. Practice drawing and presenting your spray from the position you plan to carry it so the motion feels familiar when you need it.
    • Legal. Pepper spray and OC devices are regulated in many areas. You are responsible for knowing and following all local, state, and federal self-defense laws regarding purchase, possession, and use.
    • Shipping. Some sprays cannot be shipped to certain states or locations. See each product page for current shipping restrictions.

    Pepper spray will not replace good awareness and avoidance, but it can add a simple, non-lethal defensive option to your everyday carry when you cannot or do not carry a firearm.

    frequently asked questions

    We will sell body armor to civilians, Law Enforcement Officers, and Military Personnel in the United States who meet the following criteria:
    1. Are 18 years of age or older
    2. Are not a felon;
    3. Are legally allowed to possess and use the item(s) in your state (If you are a New York or Connecticut resident, you must be active Law Enforcement or Military Personnel and provide necessary credentials);
    4. Are purchasing this product for only lawful purposes;
    5. Are purchasing this product on your own behalf;
    6. Comply with all other Terms & Conditions.

    Learn more about the legality of body armor in each state.

    STRATIS Plates have an 8-year warranty. Fortis plates have a 7-year warranty. Soft body armor panels (for vests and backpacks) have a 5-year warranty, and each carrier has a 2-year warranty.

    For warranties on specific products, please see the product page.

    All products (excluding clearance items) are eligible for an easy return or exchange if initiated within 30 days of receipt, and the product(s) is in new, unused condition.

    There is no re-stocking fee for returns or exchanges. The customer is responsible for any return shipping costs associated with returning the product.

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