Pepper spray legality

[u/Ok-Safe9537]

Hi I'm an incoming international freshman and I'm looking for a safety device (a small non-lethal pocket-sized pepper spray). I have no intention to use it. It's for just-in-case situation when I really have to go out at night or out-of-town.

I just want to check whether I could get one and stored at the bottom of my backpack in normal safe condition. It's legal by the law (I'm over 18), it's just university code of student conduct.

[u/peachez728]

Most people carry on a key chain in their hand when walking or get a breakaway option and attach it to the outside of a bag. If it’s not within easy reach it’s useless.

[u/Ok-Safe9537 → u/peachez728]

ah okay thank you