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18 U.S.C. 229C: Individual self-defense devicesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 11B-CHEMICAL WEAPONS
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§229C. Individual self-defense devices

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any individual self-defense device, including those using a pepper spray or chemical mace.

(Added Pub. L. 105–277, div. I, title II, § 201(a) , Oct. 21, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2681–869 .)