New Jersey has numerous laws regarding weapons and what classifies them as illegal. Different types of guns, explosives and other firearms are banned in specific state laws. What about pepper spray?

Launchers that shoot ‘bullet-like missiles’, chemical irritants and stinger grenades: experts say these weapons can cause serious injury or even death. But they are deployed by police against crowds w ...

U.S. Sen. Andy Kim was among a group of demonstrators hit with pepper spray and pepper balls during a protest at Delaney Hall May 25. The pepper-based products are a common way for police to control ...