Frequently asked questions

SŌK does not simply sting. On contact it forces the eyes closed, and a person who cannot open their eyes cannot continue what they were doing. That involuntary eye closure is the difference between an irritant and something that actually stops a threat, and it is the reason SŌK works the way it does.

No. SŌK does not contain oleoresin capsicum (OC) or capsaicin, the active ingredients in pepper spray. It is a water-based formula. Laws on defense sprays vary, so please check yours on our Legal & Safety page.

Lift the safety, press down. That is the whole thing. The actuator works the way you would expect a spray to work, so there is nothing to learn under pressure and no special training required.

The 7 oz uses an orange thumb trigger rather than a finger trigger, which gives you a firmer grip and more control at range.

A cloth and water. No decontamination process, no shower protocol, no medical response required for the spray itself.

Compare that to pepper spray, where cleanup and recovery are a process in their own right.

SŌK is water-based, so there is no fire risk if a subject is tased while the spray is present. That is a real concern with alcohol-based and solvent-based sprays.

To be clear, SŌK is still a less-than-lethal tool, and anyone who has been tased needs EMS regardless of what else was used.

• 1.5 oz reaches 7 to 9 feet, 3 bursts. Pocket, purse, keychain.
• 2.5 oz reaches 10 to 12 feet, 3 bursts. The everyday-carry size.
• 7 oz reaches 12 to 25 feet, 7 bursts, thumb trigger. Range and control.
• 14 oz Home Defender reaches 20 feet, 7 to 8 bursts. Nightstand, vehicle, or a fixed location.

Every size is the same formula. You are choosing reach and how many times you can use it, not strength.

Only if you want to carry it on a belt or a bag strap rather than loose in a pocket or a console. The clip versions are the same can and the same formula, so it comes down to how you plan to carry it.

K9 Spray is SŌK Spray. It is the same formula, labelled for use against animals, and it is what we point hikers, cyclists, runners, and delivery drivers toward when the concern is a loose or aggressive dog.

It is also why handlers can use it. There is no spray-back, so it affects only what it hits directly and not the dog working next to you.

Please check your own state and local laws and regulations before you buy. Rules on self-defense sprays vary by state, and some places set limits on size or on who may carry. 

We do not ship to New Jersey. See our Legal & Safety page for more.

We are not able to give legal advice about your situation. If you are buying on behalf of a department, an agency, or a school, get in touch and we will help you work through it.

Shipping is free on orders over $100 within the contiguous United States.

Most orders ship USPS Ground Advantage. Larger orders may ship UPS.

Delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, PO boxes, APO/FPO and international addresses costs more, so those orders include the added shipping cost. You’ll see the exact amount at checkout before you pay.

Ordering more than 50 pieces? Contact us and we’ll put together a shipping quote for you.

SŌK is made in North Carolina, USA.

The current safety data sheet is SDS V7.0. It is also linked in the footer and on every product page. This sheet covers every SŌK product.

Yes. SŌK is already in use with churches, schools, correctional facilities, and police departments.

Agency and department buyers should start on the For Professionals page, which covers training, deployment, and the policy questions that usually come up.