Press

POM in the press.

Independent reviews, editor's picks and coverage of POM, all in one place. Writing about personal safety? Our team is glad to help.

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As quoted in Shooting Illustrated
“It is a fantastic OC formula in a very useful dispenser.”
John Correia, founder of Active Self Protection
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Shooting IllustratedGun DigestGun UniversityPew Pew TacticalBestReviewsSurvival Stoic

Editor's picks

Where reviewers have ranked POM in their own testing and buying guides.

Gun Digest · Feb 2025 Best Overall Pepper Spray POM Original, in a field-tested roundup of five sprays. Read the roundup Gun University · Apr 2026 Editor's Choice, graded A+ POM flip top, ranked first in Best Pepper Sprays. Read the guide BestReviews · Ongoing Best of the Best POM Clip, the top pick in the Best Pepper Sprays guide. Read the guide Pew Pew Tactical · Jul 2026 Best Keychain POM, in a hands-on test of popular pepper sprays. Read the test Survival Stoic · Jul 2026 Best for Running POM Runner. POM Original also took Best Overall. Read the guide Survival Stoic · Jul 2026 Best High Capacity MK-3, the pick for a bag, kit or home. Read the guide

What reviewers say

“POM is my first choice for concealed carry pepper spray.”
Travis Pike, Gun University
“This is a great option for most people.”
Scott Murdock, Pew Pew Tactical
“One of the most trusted names in OC sprays.”
Sam Hoober, Gun Digest

All coverage

Aug 2026 Rifle Configurator Best Pepper Spray & Less-Lethal Self-Defense 2026Best value keychainRead
Jul 2026 Pew Pew Tactical Best Pepper Spray for Personal Safety & Self-Defense [2026]Best keychainRead
Jul 2026 Survival Stoic Best Pepper Spray in 2026: 6 Options We Carried and TestedBest overallRead
Apr 2026 Gun University Best Pepper SpraysEditor's choiceRead
Feb 2025 Gun Digest Less-Lethal Carry: What's The Best Pepper Spray? [Field Tested]Best overallRead
Ongoing BestReviews Best Pepper SpraysBest of the bestRead
Jun 2019 Shooting Illustrated POM OC Spray: A Less-Than-Lethal Self-Defense ToolFeatureRead

Dates show when each article was published or last updated. Awards and rankings are each publication's own editorial picks.

For the media

Working on a story about personal safety, pepper spray laws or everyday carry? We can send a review package, product photos and answers from our team.

Will WorkmanWill@pomindustries.com800-695-4791POM Industries, 247 W 35th St, 11th Fl, New York, NY 10001
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About POM

POM stands for Peace of Mind. POM Industries is a personal safety company, best known for pepper spray you'll actually carry: compact units built around a patented flip-top safety and made in the USA. Every POM spray uses the same formula, and every batch is lab tested.

10%OC
1.40%Major capsaicinoids
2.12MScoville heat units