Updates

2026 Police and Security Expo
AERKO is hitting the road, and we couldn't be more excited about where we're going. This June we'll be exhibiting at the Police Security Expo 2026 — one of the largest gatherings of law enforcement and security professionals in the country — and we'd love to see you there. The details Event: Police Security Expo 2026 Dates: June 23–24, 2026 Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ Find us at: Booth #1448 What to expect at booth #1448 Swing by and we'll make it worth the walk. At the booth you can: Get hands-on with our... Read more...
AERKO 101
The Terms You Must Know OC and CS, the 2 agents behind the most reliable and effective sprays in the field. An educational reference for Law Enforcement and informed civilians, from AERKO International. Inside the Formula AERKO sprays are built on two active agents,OC and CS. Knowing what each one does, and why we combine them, is the foundation of every conversation about our products. OC Oleoresin Capsicum The pepper in pepper spray. The oily extract from hot peppers. It causes intense burning of the eyes, skin, and respiratory passages,... Read more...
Spray Patterns and Distances for 2 oz Pepper Spray: Choosing the Right Delivery System
Spray pattern matters as much as the formula. Here's how stream, cone, fog, foam, and burst delivery compare on range, accuracy, and blowback, so you can match your 2 oz pepper spray to where you'll actually carry it. Read more...
History of AERKO's Formula
The Story Behind Freeze +P: Our Most Effective Pepper Spray When Aerko International set out 40 years ago to build a self-defense spray for law enforcement, we weren't chasing a trend, we were solving a problem. The result was Freeze +P, the first formula to blend OC pepper spray with CS tear gas in a single, controlled stream. After testing both CN and CS tear gas, we chose CS for its proven ability to overwhelm not just the eyes, but the nose, mouth, and respiratory system. Then we engineered it... Read more...