Pepper spray, aka mace, is an effective, non-lethal form of self-defense. And yet, it’s just about impossible to get in New York, thanks to a state law that bans shipping it to addresses here and only allows specially licensed pharmacists and firearm dealers to sell it.

But that might finally change soon. A new bill proposed by State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton would remove restrictions on which businesses can sell pepper spray and let New York residents buy pepper spray online and ship it to their homes without hassle.

“This is about, first and foremost, making sure people feel safer and feel they have some defense against someone who has nefarious intent,” Scarcella-Spanton, a Democrat representing New York’s 23rd District, told The Post. “It’s just very, very common sense.”

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