Stun Gun Laws
Laws & Legality
STUN GUNS
What states are stun guns illegal?
The following states are illegal to own or posses a stun gun:
Hawaii | Rhode Island | U.S. Virgin Islands.
Stun guns are legal for civilian self-defense in the other 48 states as long as:
Not a minor | Do not have any felony record | Only use it for self defense.
In what states do you need a license to own a stun gun?
Illinois | Indiana | Michigan | Wisconsin
Stun Guns and TASERs are not considered firearms, so they are legal to own in:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME,
MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH,
OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico
|
State |
Legal for Consumer |
Permit Required? |
|
Alabama |
Legal |
No |
|
Alaska |
Legal |
No |
|
Arizona |
Legal |
No |
|
Arkansas |
Legal |
No |
|
California |
Legal |
No |
|
Colorado |
Legal |
No |
|
Connecticut |
Legal |
No |
|
Delaware |
Legal |
No |
|
District of Columbia |
Legal |
No |
|
Florida |
Legal |
No |
|
Georgia |
Legal |
No |
|
Hawaii |
Illegal |
N/A |
|
Idaho |
Legal |
No |
|
Illinois |
Legal with FOID |
YES |
|
Indiana |
Legal |
No |
|
Iowa |
Legal |
No |
|
Kansas |
Legal |
No |
|
Kentucky |
Legal |
No |
|
Louisiana |
Legal |
No |
|
Maine |
Legal |
No |
|
Maryland |
Legal |
No |
|
Massachusetts |
Legal |
No |
|
Michigan |
Legal with concealed carry permit |
YES |
|
Minnesota |
Legal |
No |
|
Mississippi |
Legal |
No |
|
Missouri |
Legal |
No |
|
Montana |
Legal |
No |
|
Nebraska |
Legal |
No |
|
Nevada |
Legal |
No |
|
New Hampshire |
Legal |
No |
|
New Jersey |
Legal |
No |
|
New Mexico |
Legal |
No |
|
New York |
Legal |
No |
|
North Carolina |
Legal (no concealed carry outside of own premises) |
No |
|
North Dakota |
Legal |
No |
|
Ohio |
Legal |
No |
|
Oklahoma |
Legal |
No |
|
Oregon |
Legal |
No |
|
Pennsylvania |
Legal |
No |
|
Rhode Island |
Illegal |
N/A |
|
South Carolina |
Legal |
No |
|
South Dakota |
Legal |
No |
|
Tennessee |
Legal |
No |
|
Texas |
Legal |
No |
|
Utah |
Legal |
No |
|
Vermont |
Legal |
No |
|
Virginia |
Legal |
No |
|
Washington |
Legal |
No |
|
West Virginia |
Legal |
No |
|
Wisconsin |
Legal with CCW license |
YES |
|
Wyoming |
Legal |
No |
|
U.S. Virgin Islands |
Illegal |
N/A |
Alarmed N Dangerous warrants the above to be true according to the best available information. Buyers shall be responsible for verifying local, states, and federal laws
Please understand that your local government might have different restrictions especially for carrying a stun gun. 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.
Stun Guns will only be shipped to the United States and Puerto Rico. However, they cannot be shipped to Rhode Island, the US Virgin Islands, or Chicago, Illinois, due to legal restrictions.
Please note that certain states have banned the use of stun guns. Before purchasing, please ensure that you are aware of all federal, state, and local laws and policies concerning stun guns in your state. Refunds will not be issued for purchases made in violation of these laws, so it is important to conduct thorough research before making a purchase.
To purchase a stun gun, you must be at least 18 years old, or 21 years old if you live in Hawaii. By making a purchase, you agree that you meet these age requirements and that Alarmed N' Dangerous is not liable for any legal consequences that may arise from the purchase of any self-defense item from their business. Furthermore, you agree to use the stun gun solely for self-defense purposes and not for any other purpose.