Pepper Spray Training with Safety Academy

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When: Saturday April 11, 2026

Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Safety Academy, 100 Cummings Center Suite 212E

Cost: $99 per person

Ages: 12+

Pepper Spray Self Defense Class Curriculum:

Mike Pelonzi has been a certified Pepper Spray (Chemical Munitions) Instructor for 27 years. The class provides comprehensive coverage on various topics, including the distinction between pepper spray and mace, the effects of oleoresin capsicum (OC), and the different delivery systems for OC. Participants will also learn about decontamination procedures following use and the legal justifications for carrying pepper spray. Throughout the course, students will engage in various scenarios, practicing with inert spray on the instructor, while ensuring that no student is sprayed with either inert or live pepper spray.

*No license is needed for people 18 years of age and older to carry Pepper Spray

*Students aged 12 to 17 will be eligible to apply for a FID Pepper Spray license, allowing them to legally possess pepper spray.

*Pepper Spray is legal to carry in all 50 states.

Instructor Bio: Mike Pelonzi is a seasoned instructor with 27 years of experience in firearms, chemical munitions, and defensive tactics. He currently owns and operates Safety Academy USA in Beverly, where the focus is on providing top-notch self-defense training, including firearms instruction, non-lethal options, and first aid, CPR, and AED training. The academy offers customized solutions tailored to both workplace and home environments, with onsite training available for staff and individuals. With a team of instructors boasting extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and civilian training, Safety Academy USA is committed to helping clients achieve their training objectives. For inquiries, please contact us at 978-993-3337 or via email at mike@safetyacademyusa.com.