Stun Guns Laws / Restrictions (Legal Area)

Stun Guns are not considered firearms - they're legal to carry in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT*, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN**, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WY (including Puerto Rico and most of the Virgin Islands) without permits.

*Legal for home use, carrying prohibited.
**TASER subject to requirement of handgun license (35-47-8-4)


International Countries/Cities where all stun devices are prohibited:
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • Hong Kong
  • India (Police only)
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom


States where all stun devices are prohibited:
  • Hawaii
  • Illinios
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • Wisconsin



Cities where all stun devices are prohibited:
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Baltimore County, MD
  • Denison / Crawford County, IA (*According to Sheriff Tom Hogan*)
  • District Of Columbia
  • Philadelphia, PA


The information we provide is strictly for research purposes. It does not necessarily reflect the actual law.

Please understand that your local goverment might have different restrictions especially for carrying it. For example, some areas might interpret "carrying it in a open manner" different than other areas. We try our best to keep the information updated. If you are in doubt whether it is legal to own or carry any of our products in your area, simply contact your local law enforcement over the phone. They should be able to tell you right away.





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