Maryland– No state laws against the sale of tear gas or OC products but it is prohibited to carry tear gas openly with the intent or purpose of injuring a person. You must not get a product that is made or adapted to cause a person injury. Possession of such a product in public (and in private in specific circumstances) is against the law. This is the dried form of a Mirasol Chili. They are one of the most commonly used dried peppers in Mexico. They are known for their sweet, fruity, and tangy flavor and for being hotter than jalapenos. In Mexico they are used primarily in salsas and sauces. Cayenne Peppers (SHU 35,000 to 50,000) These are native to Trinidad where they were developed, but you can grow them in much of North America. The New Mexico State University Chili Pepper Institute (yes that is a real thing) named this the hottest pepper in the world in 2012, but it was soon supplanted. Carolina Reaper (SHU 1,000,000 to 2,200,000) The Gotcha design echoes a concealed weapon attributed in British criminal folklore to a 19 th-century Birmingham gang said to have stitched razor blades into the peaks of their cloth caps. The gang, known as the Peaky Blinders, were the inspiration behind the BBC2 drama of the same name.

New York– Maximum allowable strength for OC or CS product is 7%. Authorized retail sales of a self-defense spray are Dealers in firearms and licensed Pharmacists. This does not apply to wholesale distribution between a manufacturer and a retail vendor.

State Laws Regarding Chemical Aerosol Deterrents

Vermont– Statutes do not regulate or prohibit the sale of any aerosol spray used as a defensive weapon. the product, loss of parts, or recharging the unit in any manner not in accordance with the included instructions. The warranty will be voided if the unit has been opened or tampered with in any way. The published limited warranty covers the actual product for the full published warranty and not external accessories that are included with the product. All external accessories included with the product have a one-year limited warranty from manufacturer defects and the same limited warranty restrictions apply listed above.

Hawaii– There is no state law regarding the sale or possession of non-lethal spray weapons, but the City and County of Honolulu and the county of Hawaii have possession law except for those people who obtain a permit from that County’s chief of police. Utah– No prohibition against the use of chemical aerosol sprays as long as the product does not cause death or serious bodily injury. Idaho– Does not restrict or regulate the sale of non-lethal spray products but certain uses are prohibited.So, let’s say that they are testing the cayenne pepper. They found they had to diluted it to between 35,000 to 50,000 parts water/sugar mix to oil from the pepper before the panel said they could barely taste it. This ratio becomes the SHU rating. While the scale goes up to 16 million, there are no peppers rated at 16 million. That would be the rating for pure capsaicin oil. (For reference, defensive pepper sprays are around 5 million). Types of Peppers The Carolina Reaper may or may not be the hottest pepper in the world. The Guinness Book says it is. Keep in mind that pepper spray comes in around 5 million SHU, so they are pretty close to that can of fun. Still, they are used in making hot sauce, powders, flakes, crazy hot wings, and of course pepper eating contests. Dragon’s Breath (SHU 2,480,000)

Obviously wood is at the core of our business. We predominantly use wood such as Ash, Beech, Sycamore, and Oak, which I try to ensure comes from sustainable sources. This wasn’t a bad thing as we ate them in fajitas, on salads, and with veggie dips. As I got older and more able to “take the heat”, the world of peppers opened up and thus became a big part of my cooking. These small green peppers are native to SE Asia. While they aren’t generally very hot, per the SHU score, there is some variation from pepper to pepper, so don’t be surprised if you bite into one and get more than you were expecting. You can eat these raw, but we think they are better roasted ( roasted pepper guide here!) or perhaps deep fried and served as an appetizer for which their small two bite size is perfect. Banana Peppers (SHU 0 to 500) Woodturning uses a lathe, and other tools, to create objects such as fountain pens, rollerballs, ballpoints, bowls, salt and pepper mills and other items.Unlike the previous peppers we discussed, Bird’s Eye are not native to the Western Hemisphere, but are grown in Thailand and used extensively in the hot sauces and chili powders of Thai cuisine. These peppers have also been used around SE Asia medicinally to ease the pains of arthritis and rheumatism. Piri Piri (SHU 50,000 to 175,000)

Easy to use - One hand operation will bring you confidence to defend yourself when you need it. Simply remove the cap and push down on the top actuator to fire while comfortablly holding in one hand.These are yet another variety popular in mole sauce, but also salsa and ground into a seasoning powder. Their name translates into little raisin as their dried skin certainly resembles a raisin. Jalapeno (SHU 1,000 to 8,000) Poblano is a popular Mexican native. The green poblano are fairly mild, but the red a bit hotter. Poblanos are good roasted, fried, stuffed, and in mole sauces. Anaheim Peppers (SHU 500 to 2,500)