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Pepper Spray Laws in Kentucky

The rules on pepper spray in Kentucky: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: Kentucky has no state law in its weapons chapter that bans or limits pepper spray or other self-defense sprays. KRS Chapter 527 (reviewed); KRS 500.080(4)

Pepper sprayKentucky has no state law in its weapons chapter that bans or limits pepper spray or other self-defense sprays. Pepper spray is not on the Penal Code's list of "deadly weapons," so the concealed-weapon and school-weapon crimes that apply to deadly weapons do not name it. Using any object to hurt someone can still be a crime under other laws.
Reviewed KRS Chapter 527 (all sections, 527.010-527.210) and the 'deadly weapon' definition in KRS 500.080(4) on 2026-10-31; no provision found.
Source: KRS Chapter 527 (reviewed); KRS 500.080(4)

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FAQ

Is pepper spray legal in Kentucky?
Kentucky has no state law in its weapons chapter that bans or limits pepper spray or other self-defense sprays. Pepper spray is not on the Penal Code's list of "deadly weapons," so the concealed-weapon and school-weapon crimes that apply to deadly weapons do not name it. Using any object to hurt someone can still be a crime under other laws.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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