Are Pepper Launchers Legal in Illinois 2025 for Self Defense?

Introduction The popularity of non-lethal self-defense products continues to grow in 2025, especially among Illinois residents seeking safer, legal alternatives to firearms. One question keeps coming up: “Are pepper launchers legal in Illinois 2025 for self defense?” While pepper spray is clearly permitted for adults in most of the state, pepper launchers—also called pepperball launchers, […]