What age must a person be to legally use a self defense spray device?

The legal age for a person to use a self-defense spray device, such as pepper spray, is eighteen years old. This regulation is grounded in the understanding that individuals at this age are considered to have reached a level of maturity and responsibility to handle such devices safely and judiciously. The law seeks to balance the right to self-defense with public safety considerations, ensuring that younger individuals, who might not yet fully comprehend the implications and responsibilities associated with using self-defense tools, are not permitted to carry them.

While younger individuals may have other rights and responsibilities, the age of eighteen is specifically designated for the use of self-defense spray devices to ensure that users are legally recognized as adults capable of making informed decisions in potentially dangerous situations.