Byrna Product Laws
Byrna guns and rifles are non-lethal self-defense weapons that use CO2 cartridges to launch projectiles filled with chemical irritants. These weapons are designed to provide a non-lethal option for personal protection. However, the laws governing Byrna guns and rifles can vary depending on the state or jurisdiction.
In the United States, there are restrictions that vary by state and municipality on where Byrna products can be carried or used, markings that may be required, and other issues. Each customer is responsible for checking the law in his or her own state and municipality.
The shipping restrictions set forth by Byrna apply only to direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales and may not apply to sales by authorized local dealers in those states. Here are the current shipping restrictions for Byrna products:
At this time, Byrna does not ship any Byrna Max products to New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, or California.
At this time, Byrna does not ship any Byrna Pepper projectiles to California or New York.
Personal defense sprays, including Byrna BGR products, are illegal in the following states: New York, Alaska, and Hawaii. No Byrna BGR products can be shipped to these states.
Different states have different restrictions on the size of the Byrna BGR products that can be shipped. Here are the current restrictions by product size:
- BGR Max 0.5 oz: Cannot be shipped to New York, Alaska, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Washington DC, and Michigan.
- BGR Max 2 oz: Cannot be shipped to New York, Alaska, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Washington DC, Michigan, and New Jersey.
- BGR Hell Pepper 0.5 oz: Cannot be shipped to New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.
- BGR Hell Pepper 2 oz: Cannot be shipped to New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and New Jersey.
- BGR Hell Pepper 1 lb & BGR Max 1 lb: Cannot be shipped to New York, Hawaii, North Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, and California.
At this time, Byrna is unable to ship the Byrna Ballistipac IIIA, Byrna Ballistipac III+, and Byrna Shield Armor Plates to Connecticut or New York State.
Hawaii Orders
At this time, Byrna does not ship any products to the Hawaiian Islands. Customers in Hawaii can purchase Byrna products from Live Safe Hawaii, Byrna’s official partner in Hawaii.
California Products
Byrna ships the TCR-Tactical Compact Rifle, Mission 4 rifle, and Byrna KINETIC launchers and kits to California. These products only contain Kinetic Solid and Eco Kinetic projectiles and do not contain chemical rounds. Byrna can ship MAX or PEPPER projectiles and PEPPER KITS to California if customers complete the CA Chemical Certification course found on the Byrna website. Byrna does not offer legal advice, and each customer is responsible for checking the law in his or her own area before purchasing any products.
New York Products
Byrna ships the Tactical Compact Rifle, Mission 4 rifle, and Byrna SD/SD XL kinetic Kits to New York State. Byrna cannot ship MAX or PEPPER projectiles or PEPPER KITS to New York State. Byrna does not currently ship any products to New York City (5-Boroughs and Yonkers). Byrna does not offer legal advice, and
each customer is responsible for checking the law in his or her own area before purchasing any products.
It is important to note that state, county, and local regulations can vary, and customers should seek legal counsel if they are unsure of the laws in their area
Here is a summary of the current laws regarding Byrna guns and rifles for all 50 states: