TASER and Stun Gun Laws
TASER and Stun Devices (i.e., stun guns) are legal to own in 47 states and Puerto Rico with little to no restrictions. Your state's attorney general or local government will have up-to-date information regarding the legality of TASER devices in your area.
Civilian ownership of TASER device is prohibited in Hawaii, Rhode Island, and New York.
State | Legal for Security Guard Use | Legal for Consumer Use/Possession | Permit Required for Consumers to Possess | Background Check Required | Other Restrictions on Sale* |
Alabama | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Alaska | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Arizona | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes (verify possession of valid gov’t ID) |
Arkansas | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes (no sales under 19) |
California | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes (no sales under 19 and no felony convictions) |
Colorado | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Connecticut | No | Yes (in home only) | No | No | No |
Delaware | Yes | Yes (permit required for concealed carry) | No | No | No |
District of Columbia | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Florida | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Georgia | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Hawaii | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Idaho | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Illinois | Yes (with FOID) | Yes (with FOID + on premises, business, or by invitation) | Yes | Yes | Yes (must only sell to FOID holder + waiting period) |
Indiana | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Iowa | Yes (with professional permit) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Kansas | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Kentucky | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Louisiana | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Maine | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Maryland | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Massachusetts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (submit a copy of resident firearms license, Massachusetts ID, and MA Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate) |
Michigan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (verify identity and possession of CCW) |
Minnesota | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes (no sales under 19) |
Mississippi | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Missouri | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Montana | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Nebraska | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Nevada | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
New Hampshire | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
New Jersey | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
New Mexico | Yes | Yes (permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises or in personal vehicle) | No | No | No |
New York | Yes | Yes | No | No | There may be other county/local laws regulating civilian CEW possession within the State of New York. It is the sole responsibility of the individual possessing the CEW to research and comply with all laws. |
North Carolina | Yes (no concealed carry outside of own premises) | Yes (no concealed carry outside of own premises) | No | No | No |
North Dakota | Yes | Yes | No (permit not required to conceal carry StrikeLight but required for all other CEWs) | No | No |
Ohio | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Oklahoma | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Oregon | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Puerto Rico | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Rhode Island | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
South Carolina | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
South Dakota | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Tennessee | Yes (permit required | Yes | No | No | No |
Texas | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Utah | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Vermont | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Virginia | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Washington | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
West Virginia | Yes (permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises) | Yes (permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises) | No | No | No |
Wisconsin | Yes (with CCW License) | Yes (with CCW License or in own home/business) | Yes | No | Yes (verify possession of CCW or that use is restricted to home/business) |
Wyoming | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
*Most states require the purchaser to be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise noted.