Laws & Legality

stun Guns

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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
Use/Possession

Permit Required?

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

U.S. Virgin Islands

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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

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.