Stun Gun & Taser Laws



STATES THAT STUN GUN DEVICES ARE RESTRICTED:

  • HAWAII

  • ILLINOIS

  • MASSACHUSETTS

  • MICHIGAN

  • NEW JERSEY

  • NEW YORK

  • RHODE ISLAND

  • WISCONSIN

CITIES WHERE STUN GUN DEVICES ARE RESTRICTED:

  • ANNAPOLIS, MD

  • BALTIMORE, MD

  • BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD

  • DENSION / CRAWFORD COUNTY, IA (*According to Sheriff Tom Hogan*)

  • DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

  • PHILADELPHIA




TASER RESTRICTIONS


TASER weapons are legal to sell and own in 45 states and Puerto Rico with little to no restrictions. They are currently banned from civilian ownership in Washington DC, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. Most states require the purchaser to be at least 18 years old with the exception of Arizona and Minnesota which restrict sales to purchasers under 19 years old.

Illinois, Maryland, and Minnesota require background checks to be completed prior to sale. Department of Self -Defense will reach out to secure your information to complete the required background checks once your order is received.

States with restrictions on use and possession include:

Connecticut- Restricted to in-home use.

Delaware- A Permit is required for concealed carry.

Illinois- Legal only with FOIC and use is limited to on -premises, business, or invitation.

New Mexico- Permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises or personal vehicle.

North Carolina- No concealed carry permitted outside of own premises.