Gun Related
Stun Gun Legal States 2026
Stun Gun Legality
Illegal
Legal
Permit Required
State | Stun Gun Legality↑ | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Alabama | Legal | |
 | Alaska | Legal | |
 | Arizona | Legal | |
 | Arkansas | Legal | |
 | California | Legal | |
 | Colorado | Legal | |
 | Connecticut | Legal | |
 | Delaware | Legal | |
 | Florida | Legal | |
 | Georgia | Legal | |
 | Idaho | Legal | |
 | Iowa | Legal | |
 | Kansas | Legal | |
 | Kentucky | Legal | |
 | Louisiana | Legal | |
 | Maine | Legal | |
 | Maryland | Legal | |
 | Massachusetts | Legal | |
 | Minnesota | Legal | |
 | Mississippi | Legal | |
 | Missouri | Legal | |
 | Montana | Legal | |
 | Nebraska | Legal | |
 | Nevada | Legal | |
 | New Hampshire | Legal | |
 | New Jersey | Legal | |
 | New Mexico | Legal | |
 | New York | Legal | |
 | North Carolina | Legal | Concealed carry outside of own premises is prohibited |
 | North Dakota | Legal | |
 | Ohio | Legal | |
 | Oklahoma | Legal | |
 | Oregon | Legal | |
 | Pennsylvania | Legal | |
 | South Carolina | Legal | |
 | South Dakota | Legal | |
 | Tennessee | Legal | |
 | Texas | Legal | |
 | Utah | Legal | |
 | Vermont | Legal | |
 | Virginia | Legal | |
 | Washington | Legal | |
 | West Virginia | Legal | |
 | Wyoming | Legal | |
 | Illinois | Permit Required | In Illinois, it’s illegal to buy or possess a stun gun or Taser without a valid state-issued Firearm Owners’ Identification Card (known as an FOID). |
 | Indiana | Permit Required | In Indiana, it’s illegal to carry an electronic weapon (a Taser or stun gun with a certain level of charge) on your body or in your vehicle without a license, unless: you are on your own property or have consent to carry the gun on someone else’s property. |
 | Michigan | Permit Required | In Michigan, it’s required to have a concealed pistol license, even though the class to get a CPL doesn’t cover any training or laws concerning Tasers or stun guns. And in order to get your CPL, you have to use a firearm; you have to actually fire a firearm. |
 | Wisconsin | Permit Required | In Wisconsin, it’s a felony to carry a stun gun or Taser anywhere other than your own home, land, or business, unless you have a concealed carry license, or the electric weapon is enclosed in a carrying case. This restriction doesn’t apply to peace officers and on-duty military or corrections personnel. |
 | Hawaii | Illegal | |
 | Rhode Island | Illegal |
Stun Guns Handheld electronic devices that deliver an electric shock for self-defense, regulated under state weapon laws.
States Where Stun Guns Are Legal
Stun guns are legal in most U.S. states, allowing individuals to possess and use them for personal self-defense under general weapons laws. While stun guns are broadly permitted in these states, some of them impose specific restrictions on how and where they can be carried or used.
States in this category include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
States Where Stun Guns Require a Permit
Some states allow stun guns but require individuals to obtain a permit or license before purchasing, possessing, or carrying them.
States in this category include Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
States Where Stun Guns Are Illegal
In a small number of states, stun guns are prohibited for civilian possession and use under state law.
States in this category include Hawaii and Rhode Island.
