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:

Byrna Max Projectiles Restrictions

At this time, Byrna does not ship any Byrna Max products to New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, or California.

Byrna Pepper Restrictions

At this time, Byrna does not ship any Byrna Pepper projectiles to California or New York.

Byrna Bad Guy Repellent (BGR) Restrictions

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.

Byrna Pepper Spray Restrictions by Product Size

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.

Byrna Ballistipac and Shield Restrictions

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

Simplifying Byrna Gun Laws for All 50 States

Here is a summary of the current laws regarding Byrna guns and rifles for all 50 states:

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STATE	LEGALITY
Alabama	Legal
Alaska	Legal, except for Byrna BGR products and personal defense sprays
Arizona	Legal
Arkansas	Legal
California	Legal, but restrictions on shipping MAX or PEPPER projectiles and PEPPER KITS, and customers must complete the CA Chemical Certification course for these products
Colorado	Legal
Connecticut	Legal, but Byrna Ballistipac IIIA, Byrna Ballistipac III+, and Byrna Shield Armor Plates cannot be shipped
Delaware	Legal
Florida	Legal, except for Byrna BGR Hell Pepper 1 lb & BGR MAX 1 lb
Georgia	Legal
Hawaii	Byrna products not legal
Idaho	Legal
Illinois	Legal
Indiana	Legal
Iowa	Legal
Kansas	Legal
Kentucky	Legal
Louisiana	Legal
Maine	Legal
Maryland	Legal
Massachusetts	Legal
Michigan	Byrna Max products cannot be shipped, Byrna BGR Max 0.5 oz and BGR Max 2 oz cannot be shipped
Minnesota	Legal
Mississippi	Legal
Missouri	Legal
Montana	Legal
Nebraska	Legal
Nevada	Legal
New Hampshire	Legal
New Jersey	Byrna BGR Max 2 oz, BGR Hell Pepper 2 oz, and BGR Hell Pepper 1 lb & BGR MAX 1 lb not legal
New Mexico	Legal
New York	Legal, but restrictions on shipping MAX or PEPPER projectiles and PEPPER KITS, and Byrna cannot ship to New York City
North Carolina	Byrna BGR Hell Pepper 1 lb & BGR MAX 1 lb not legal
North Dakota	Legal
Ohio	Legal
Oklahoma	Legal
Oregon	Legal, but Byrna products cannot be shipped to Portland
Pennsylvania	Legal
Rhode Island	Legal
South Carolina	Legal
South Dakota	Legal
Tennessee	Legal
Texas	Legal
Utah	Legal
Vermont	Legal
Virginia	Legal
Washington	Legal, but Byrna BGR Max 0.5 oz cannot be shipped to Washington DC
Washington DC	Byrna BGR Max 0.5 oz not legal
West Virginia	Legal
Wisconsin	Byrna Max products cannot be shipped, Byrna BGR Max 0.5 oz and BGR Max 2 oz cannot be shipped
Wyoming	Legal

Conclusion

Byrna guns and rifles provide a non-lethal option for personal protection. However, it is important to be aware of the laws and regulations regarding these weapons, as they can vary depending on the state or jurisdiction. Customers should check the law in their own state and municipality before purchasing any Byrna products. Byrna also has shipping restrictions, which vary depending on the product and the state. Customers should be aware of these restrictions before making a purchase. If customers are unsure of the laws in their area, they should seek legal counsel.