Laws by State
Tannerite Legal States 2026
Tannerite Legality
Illegal
Legal
Permit required
State | Tannerite Legality↓ | |
|---|---|---|
 | Alabama | Legal |
 | Alaska | Legal |
 | Arizona | Legal |
 | Arkansas | Legal |
 | Colorado | Legal |
 | Connecticut | Legal |
 | Delaware | Legal |
 | District of Columbia | Legal |
 | Georgia | Legal |
 | Hawaii | Legal |
 | Idaho | Legal |
 | Illinois | Legal |
 | Indiana | Legal |
 | Iowa | Legal |
 | Kansas | Legal |
 | Kentucky | Legal |
 | Louisiana | Legal |
 | Maine | Legal |
 | Massachusetts | Legal |
 | Michigan | Legal |
 | Minnesota | Legal |
 | Mississippi | Legal |
 | Missouri | Legal |
 | Montana | Legal |
 | Nebraska | Legal |
 | Nevada | Legal |
 | New Hampshire | Legal |
 | New Jersey | Legal |
 | New Mexico | Legal |
 | North Carolina | Legal |
 | North Dakota | Legal |
 | Oklahoma | Legal |
 | Oregon | Legal |
 | Pennsylvania | Legal |
 | Rhode Island | Legal |
 | South Carolina | Legal |
 | South Dakota | Legal |
 | Texas | Legal |
 | Utah | Legal |
 | Virginia | Legal |
 | Washington | Legal |
 | West Virginia | Legal |
 | Wisconsin | Legal |
 | Wyoming | Legal |
 | Florida | Permit required |
 | New York | Permit required |
 | Ohio | Permit required |
 | Tennessee | Permit required |
 | Vermont | Permit required |
 | California | Illegal |
 | Maryland | Illegal |
- In 2013, The United States Forest Service banned explosive targets on its property in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.
- Because the components are not explosive on their own, Tannerite is not considered an “explosive” as sold and, therefore, it’s not regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. However, once the components are mixed, the sale and distribution are regulated under 27 CFR 555, which may require users to obtain a license or permit for use.
- Laws regarding the legality of tannerite may change at any time. Data displayed should not be regarded as legally authoritative. Interested parties are encouraged to confirm regulations with local authorities.
Tannerite A binary exploding target consisting of separate components that become explosive when mixed, regulated at the state level in the U.S.
States Where Tannerite Is Legal
Tannerite is legal in most U.S. states, allowing individuals to purchase and use it under general state laws.
States in this category include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
States Where Tannerite Requires a Permit
Some states allow Tannerite but require a permit or prior approval before it can be purchased or used.
States in this category include Florida, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Vermont.
States Where Tannerite Is Illegal
In a small number of states, Tannerite is prohibited under state law, meaning it cannot be legally purchased or used.
States in this category include California and Maryland.
