Pepper spray sees sales boom in North America, across globe

(NewsNation) — The pepper spray market is thriving right now, new research shows.

According to Polaris Market Research, pepper spray sales — which are already valued at over $42 billion — saw a massive shift resulting from "technological advancements in pepper spray and the presence of global players in the region."

"The U.S. market for pepper spray has gained substantial traction, a trend expected to persist throughout the forecast period, the analysis said. "Increasing investments in research and development activities for less-lethal self-defense weapons in the U.S. are anticipated to drive market expansion."

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