Pepper Spray in NYC
September 3, 2012 4:40 PM Subscribe
How do I acquire pepper spray in New York City?
I just moved to the area, and am curious as to how I can acquire pepper spray. Google is failing me-- I either get conflicting information or information which I feel may be outdated.
Do I need to apply for a license? If so, how do I go about doing that? Would it be okay to just buy it online? Where are some concrete, actual places where I can buy it? Everyone says "sporting goods stores" or "stores where they sell camping equipment," but I really don't want to go to every such store, only to find that they don't have it. I'm in Brooklyn-- specifically, Greenpoint-- if that helps.
Thanks in advance.
I just moved to the area, and am curious as to how I can acquire pepper spray. Google is failing me-- I either get conflicting information or information which I feel may be outdated.
Do I need to apply for a license? If so, how do I go about doing that? Would it be okay to just buy it online? Where are some concrete, actual places where I can buy it? Everyone says "sporting goods stores" or "stores where they sell camping equipment," but I really don't want to go to every such store, only to find that they don't have it. I'm in Brooklyn-- specifically, Greenpoint-- if that helps.
Thanks in advance.
from what i've read you don't need a license, you simply need to purchase this product in person in NY state.
and - this yelp site for a police supply shop was recommended in response to a question sorta like yours. i would call to make sure the shop is open for business (if it is in fact a convenient trip).
posted by quiteliterally at 5:04 PM on September 3, 2012
and - this yelp site for a police supply shop was recommended in response to a question sorta like yours. i would call to make sure the shop is open for business (if it is in fact a convenient trip).
posted by quiteliterally at 5:04 PM on September 3, 2012
I've bought pepper spray at the Army and Navy on West 8th Street over by NYU. They had a great selection with fashionable covers like a nice pink faux Burberry. The young female clerk was really enthusiastic and friendly which was nice too.
posted by rdnnyc at 12:30 PM on September 4, 2012
posted by rdnnyc at 12:30 PM on September 4, 2012
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posted by gchucky at 4:44 PM on September 3, 2012