Stun Gun State Laws

Woman holding a stun gun for protection

Stun guns are legal in most states with specific regulations to owning, purchasing, and possession of a stun gun.

 

See state regulations listed below.

Arizona Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: ID required to purchase; Cannot purchase online

California Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 16+ with written consent from guardian
Sales Restrictions: Felons cannot purchase

Connecticut Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 21+
Sales Restrictions: Permit required

Delaware Stun Gun Laws

Age Restriction: Must be 21+
Sales Restrictions: Background check required; Felons cannot purchase
Additional Restrictions: Illegal in Newark, Wilmington, New Castle County

Florida Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions:Permit required

Georgia Stun Gun Laws

Cannot be carried on school premises or at school functions

Hawaii Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 21+
Sales Restrictions: Cannot purchase online; Permit required

Idaho Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: Felons cannot purchase

Illinois Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: FOID card required
Additional Restrictions: Illegal in Chicago

Indiana Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: Permit required; ID required to purchase

Iowa Stun Gun Laws

Cannot be carried within cities

Kansas Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 18+

Maryland Stun Gun Laws

Background check required

Massachusetts Stun Gun Laws

Regulated as firearms

Michigan Stun Gun Laws

Stun guns are illegal

Minnesota Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 18+
Sales Restrictions: Felons cannot purchase; Background check required

Nevada Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 18+
Sales Restrictions: Felons cannot purchase

New Hampshire Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 18+

New Jersey Stun Gun Laws

Age Restrictions: Must be 18+

New York Stun Gun Laws

Statutes on stun guns are under government review

North Carolina Stun Gun Laws

Cannot be carried outside of the home

Ohio Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: Permit required

Oklahoma Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: Permit required

Rhode Island Stun Gun Laws

Statutes on stun guns are under government review

Wisconsin Stun Gun Laws

Sales Restrictions: Permit required
Additional Restrictions: Must be carried in a closed case

Where To Find Us

SABRE products are sold in many retailers, ranging from big-box and convenience stores to neighborhood drug stores and mom-and-pop shops. We appreciate all of our retail partners who support us in our mission to help keep people safe.

To buy pepper spray or gel in New York, Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts, see the SABRE retailers we work with below:
New York
Hawaii
Washington D.C.
Massachussetts

In addition to regional and national mass merchant chains, SABRE products are sold at independent retailers worldwide. Learn more.

Disclaimers

The possession and/or sale of SABRE defense sprays, SABRE Red defense sprays, FRONTIERSMAN and SABRE Wild Bear Attack Deterrents, Protector Dog Attack Deterrents, and SABRE stun guns are legal in most cities and/or states in the United States. However, some cities and/or states have chosen to establish certain restrictions surrounding the possession and/or sale of these products. To the best of SABRE’s knowledge, listed are the most current legal restrictions for cities and/or states.

Check your local laws to determine the legality of carrying SABRE, SABRE Red, FRONTIERSMAN, SABRE Wild, and Protector products in your area. SABRERED.com consumers are responsible for understanding the local and state laws concerning the purchase and use of Security Equipment Corporation's products. The consumer agrees that Security Equipment Corporation's products are not intended for illegal use. Security Equipment Corporation is not responsible for misrepresentation by the consumer nor the illegal use of our products.