Bear bangers and bear spray in USA

[tomo]

I've been looking around for the pen style bear banger and have so far only found Canadian retailers that can't or won't ship to the U.S.
Can anyone link me to a usa retailer?

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Bear bangers being widely available in Canada, you can thank the U.S. federal government for the ATF restrictions, permit and license requirements on "explosive pest control devices" (EPCDs).

Explosives Pest Control Device Requirements | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Explosives industry members play an integral role in maintaining and improving our quality of life in the United States and work to bring countless benefits to our everyday lives.

www.atf.gov

From that article: "Under federal explosives laws, all persons who wish to manufacture, import, or distribute explosives, including EPCDs, must acquire a federal explosives license, and those who wish to receive explosives must acquire a federal explosives permit."

You apparently can purchase two-part banging devices in the USA—namely, low power blank shells plus a launcher—such as these from Margo Supplies:

Bangers - Margo Supplies - Scare Cartridges Bear Bangers

Bangers, also known as bear bangers or bird bangers, are a 15mm cartridge that is intended to be deployed from a 15mm launcher.

www.margosupplies.com

Record Single-Shot Launcher - Margo Supplies - Launchers

The Record Single-Shot Launcher is a popular bear deterrent and also to prevent bird crop-damage. Simple, reliable, and affordable.

www.margosupplies.com

Record Double-Shot Launcher - Margo Supplies - Launchers

The Record Double-Shot Launcher doubles your deterrent power for more aggressive hazing of birds or bears. Hammer auto-cocks for rapid firing.

www.margosupplies.com