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State Stun Gun Laws and Penalties

For information on how your state regulates stun guns, consult Your Local State Dept.

 

State                      Laws / Permit Requirements                    Penalties-At-A-Glance

Alabama              Legal without major restrictions                Under Alabama law, a stun gun is not considered a firearm. Rather, Alabama defines a firearm as a weapon that uses gunpowder to discharge a shot. While stun guns do not fall within the definition of a firearm, the use of a stun gun may still result in criminal liability.

Alaska                   Legal without major restrictions                Alaska criminal law directly addresses the use of stun guns, which, when used during the commission of a crime, can result in being charged with a felony that carries a possible prison sentence.

Arizona               Legal     without major restrictions  The use of an authorized remote stun gun or remote stun gun during the commission of a crime is among the 24 aggravating factors identified by statute that may authorize the judge to impose the maximum prison term allowed by law for defendants convicted of felonies.

Arkansas              Legal without major restrictions                A person who uses a stun gun to commit certain felonies is subject to an additional prison term of one to ten years if the crime is committed in front of a child.

California             Legal without major restrictions                In California, most people may purchase, posses, or use a stun gun, and they do not have to obtain a permit. However, you may not purchase, possess, or use a stun gun if you are a convicted felon, someone convicted of an assault under federal or any state’s laws or the laws of any country, or have a prior conviction for misusing a stun gun under Cal. Pen. Code §244.5, or addicted to any narcotic drug.

Colorado              Legal without major restrictions                It is a class 5 felony to use a stun gun in the commission of a crime. Penalties include a fine up to $100,000.

Connecticut        Illegal to carry a stun gun in public (openly or concealed) without a permit It is a felony to possess a stun gun in public without a license. Penalties include a fine of up to $500, up to three years in prison, or both. The stun gun will also be forfeited.

Delaware             Legal without major restrictions (some cities have banned possession)  It is a Class A misdemeanor to carry a concealed stun gun for an unlawful purpose. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,300, up to one year in jail, or both.

D.C.                      Illegal to possess, carry, transfer, loan, manufacture, or sell a stun gun It is a misdemeanor to possess, carry, or sell a stun gun. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,500, up to one year in jail, or both.

Florida               Legal without major restrictions   It is illegal to carry a stun gun for purposes other than self-defense (with greater penalties for concealed carry than for open carry).

Georgia                Legal without major restrictions                It is a felony for a convicted felon to possess or own a projectile stun gun; penalties include one year (and up to five years) in prison.

Hawaii                   Illegal to possess, sell, or carry a stun gun it is a misdemeanor to purchase, possesses, or uses a stun gun in Hawaii. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,000, up to one year in jail, or both.

Idaho    Legal without major restrictions                It is a misdemeanor for convicted felons to possess or use a stun gun. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

Illinois   Legal but most obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification card unlawfully carrying a stun gun is a class A misdemeanor. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,500, up to one year in jail, or both.

Indiana               Legal but most obtain a handgun license t is a Class B misdemeanor to sell or furnish a stun gun to a person who is less than eighteen years of age. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to 180 days in jail, or both.

Iowa                      Legal without major restrictions                It is illegal to carry a concealed stun gun without a concealed weapons permit unless you are located on your own property.

Kansas               Legal without major restrictions   Generally, Kansas does not prohibit the possession of stun guns in public areas like courts and school grounds.

Kentucky             Legal without major restrictions                It is illegal to carry a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as a deadly weapon, unless you are on your own property or property owned by your family

Louisiana             Legal without major restrictions (but local law may be more restrictive) It is a misdemeanor to possess a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as a dangerous weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $500, up to 6 months in jail, or both. But local law may differ: New Orleans Code of Ordinances section 54-339 makes it illegal to sell, manufacture, purchase, possess, or carry a stun gun.

Maine                 Legal without major restrictions  It is a Class D crime (misdemeanor) to use an electronic weapon upon any other person for reasons other than self-defense. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,000, up to 364 days in county jail, or both.

Maryland             Legal without major restrictions                It is illegal to carry a concealed stun gun for purposes other than self-defense. It is also illegal to carry a stun gun (openly or concealed) with the intent to unlawfully injure another individual.

Massachusetts  Illegal to purchase, possess, or sell It is a misdemeanor to purchase, possess, sell, or use a stun gun in Massachusetts. Penalties include a fine of $500 to $1,000, between six and 30 months in jail, or both.

Michigan              Legal but a concealed pistol permit is required   It is a felony to sell or possess a stun gun. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,000, up to four years in prison, or both.

Minnesota          Legal without major restrictions                It is a felony to use a stun gun in the commission of a crime. Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to five years in prison, or both.

Mississippi          Legal but must obtain a concealed carry license to carry outside It is a misdemeanor to carry a concealed stun gun for use as a deadly weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both.

Missouri               Legal without major restrictions                It is a Class D felony to carry a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as an offensive, lethal weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $5,000, up to four years in prison, or both.

Montana             Legal without major restrictions                It is a misdemeanor to carry a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as an offensive, deadly weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both.

Nebraska             Legal without major restrictions                It is a Class I misdemeanor to carry a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as a deadly weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both.

Nevada                              Legal without major restrictions  It is a Category B felony to use a stun gun on another person for purposes other than self-defense. Penalties include a fine of up to $5,000, one year (and up to six years) in prison, or both.

New Hampshire               Legal without major restrictions                It is a Class B felony to possess a stun gun outside of your residence if you are a convicted felon. Penalties include a fine of up to $4,000, one year (and up to seven years) in prison, or both.

New Jersey        It is a crime of the fourth degree to possess or carry a stun gun  Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to 18 months in prison, or both.

New Mexico      Legal without major restrictions                It is a petty misdemeanor to possess a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as a deadly weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both.

New York            Illegal to purchase, possess, or sell It is a Class A misdemeanor to possess an electronic dart gun or electronic stun gun. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both.

North Carolina   Legal without major restrictions                It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to carry a concealed stun gun in public. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

North Dakota     Legal but a concealed weapons license is required It is a Class B misdemeanor to carry a concealed taser at a public gathering

Ohio                   Legal without major restrictions   It is a first-degree misdemeanor to carry a concealed stun gun in public if the intent is to use the stun gun as a deadly weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

Oklahoma           Legal without major restrictions                It is a felony to possess a stun gun while committing or attempting to commit another felony. Penalties include two years (and up to 10 years) in prison. Subsequent violations carry increased penalties.

Oregon               Legal without major restrictions  It is a Class C felony to carry a stun gun with the intent to use the stun gun unlawfully against another person. Penalties include a fine of up to $125,000, up to five years in prison, or both.

Pennsylvania     Legal without major restrictions                It is a second degree felony to purchase, possess, or use a stun gun if you are a convicted felon. Penalties include a fine of at least $5,000 (and up to $25,000), up to ten years in prison, or both.

Rhode Island      It is illegal to possess or use a stun gun   Penalties include the confiscation of the stun gun and a fine of up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both.

South Carolina   Legal without major restrictions                It is illegal to carry a concealed stun gun if the intended use involves committing a crime. Penalties include a fine of $200 (and up to $500) or 30 days (and up to 90 days) in jail.

South Dakota     Legal without major restrictions                Anyone who uses a stun gun to cause, or attempt to cause, bodily injury to another commits a Class 3 felony, punishable by a fine of up to $30,000, up to 15 years in prison, or both.

Tennessee          Legal without major restrictions                It is a Class E felony to carry a stun gun if it is intended to be used as a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime. Penalties include a fine of up to $3,000, one year (and up to six years) in prison, or both.

Texas                  Legal without major restrictions  It is illegal to carry a stun gun in Texas for purposes other than self-defense. It is also a crime to attempt to take a stun gun (or other weapon) from a peace officer or other law enforcement agent.

Utah                    Legal without major restrictions  It is a Class B misdemeanor to possess a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as a dangerous weapon. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

Vermont              Legal without major restrictions                Anyone who carries a stun gun with the intent to injure another person commits a crime, punishable by a fine of up to $200, up to two years in prison, or both.

Virginia                Legal without major restrictions   It is a Class 6 felony for convicted felons and people who were convicted of certain crimes as minors to carry or use a stun gun in public. Penalties include either a fine of up to $2,500, up to one year in jail, or both

Washington        Legal without major restrictions                Anyone who, by an act of criminal negligence, causes bodily harm to another person through the use of an electronic shock device or projectile stun gun commits a Class C felony, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, up to five years in prison, or both.

West Virginia     Legal without major restrictions                It is a misdemeanor to possess a concealed stun gun if it is intended to be used as a deadly weapon. Penalties include a fine of $100 (and up to $1,000), up to 12 months in jail, or both.

Wisconsin            Legal but a concealed weapons permit is required            It is a Class H felony to carry, sell, transport, manufacture, or possesses a stun gun. Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to six years in prison, or both.

Wyoming             Legal without major restrictions                It is a felony to possess, manufacture, transport, repair, or sell a stun gun with the intent to threaten another, commit assault, or inflict bodily injury on another. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to five years in prison, or both.

Last Updated 3/1/2016