FAQs

Prepared 2 Protect launchers are less-lethal personal defense tools. They can fire either .50 or .68 caliber projectiles, including inert powder rounds for practice, hard (kinetic) or rubber rounds for training or self-defense, and pepper irritant rounds specifically designed for self-defense. The pepper irritant rounds are engineered to burst upon impact, dispersing a cloud of irritant-infused powder capable of disabling an attacker or aggressive wild animal so that you have an opportunity to get to a safe place and call for help.

Pepper ball and impact round launchers are legal in most states when it pertains to owning, purchasing, and possessing an air-powered, less-lethal launcher. In states or locations where chemical pepper rounds are prohibited, solid impact (kinetic) rounds may be allowed. State and local laws do vary — a few states, counties, and cities restrict or even ban less-lethal launchers.

Be aware: It is your responsibility to know the laws that govern you and to fully comply with them. By purchasing P2P products, you agree not to hold Umarex USA, Inc. responsible for your purchase of a product that is restricted in certain areas, including where you live, work, or travel.

No. Prepared 2 Protect pepper round launchers are not powered by fire or ignited powder, but instead use CO2 to fire a projectile, much like a BB pistol or paintball rifle.

Usually, no federal background check is required to buy a less-lethal pepper ball launcher, because they are not classified as firearms; however, state and local laws do vary — a few states, counties and cities restrict or even ban less-lethal launchers.

We recommend that you always be prepared—check state and local regulations where you live, work, or will be traveling to. Know the rules, laws, or ordinances pertaining to air-powered launchers and self-defense pepper-based products. If you are unsure, you can check with the local police department.