stun baton laws

Stun batons can be a useful self-defense tool, but it is important to understand the laws and regulations in your state before purchasing or using one. This page provides a comprehensive guide to stun baton laws in the United States, including the legal status in each state and relevant law codes.

Whether you are looking to purchase a stun baton or simply want to stay informed about self-defense laws, this page is a valuable resource. Stay safe and knowledgeable about stun baton laws with this guide.

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stun baton Laws in Alabama

Alabama Legal with restrictions

Alabama: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Alaska

alaska

Alaska: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Arizona

arizona

Arizona: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Arkansas

arkansas

Arkansas: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in California

california

California: Legal with restrictions – Penal Code Section 22610

stun baton Laws in Colorado

colorado

Colorado: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Connecticut

connecticut

Connecticut: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Delaware

delaware

Delaware: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Florida

Florida: Legal Florida Statutes

Florida: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Georgia

georgia

Georgia: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Hawaii

hawaii

Hawaii: Illegal – Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 134-1

stun baton Laws in Idaho

idaho

Idaho: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Illinois

illinois

Illinois: Legal with restrictions – 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/24-1

stun baton Laws in Indiana

indiana

Indiana: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Iowa

iowa

Iowa: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Kansas

Legal – Kansas Statutes

Kansas: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Kentucky

Kentucky Revised Statutes

Kentucky: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Louisiana

louisiana

Louisiana: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Maine

maine

Maine: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Maryland

Maryland Criminal Law Code

Maryland: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Massachusetts

Massachusetts General Laws, Part I

Massachusetts: Illegal – Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 131J

stun baton Laws in Michigan

michigan.

Michigan: Illegal – Michigan Compiled Laws Section 750.224a

stun baton Laws in Minnesota

minnesota

Minnesota: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Mississippi

mississippi

Mississippi: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Missouri

missouri

Missouri: Legal – No specific law code

Brass knuckle Laws in Montana

montana

Montana: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Nebraska

nebraska

Nebraska: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Nevada

nevada

Nevada: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in New Hampshire

new hampshire

New Hampshire: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in New Jersey

new jersey

New Jersey: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in New Mexico

new mexico

New Mexico: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in New York

new york

New York:  Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in North Carolina

north carolina

North Carolina: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in North Dakota

north dakota

North Dakota: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Ohio

ohio

Ohio: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Oklahoma

oklahoma

Oklahoma: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Oregon

oregon

Oregon: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Pennsylvania

pennsylvania

Pennsylvania: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Rhode Island

rhode island

Rhode Island: Illegal, but exceptions – Rhode Island General Laws Section 11-47-42

stun baton Laws in South Carolina

south-carolina

South Carolina: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in South Dakota

south-dakota

South Dakota: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Tennessee

tennessee

Tennessee: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Texas

texas

Texas: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Utah

utah

Utah: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in vermont

vermont

Vermont: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in virginia

virginia

Virginia: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Washington

washington

Washington: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in West Virginia

west virginia

West Virginia: Legal – No specific law code

stun baton Laws in Wisconsin

wisconsin

Wisconsin: Illegal – Wisconsin Statutes Section 941.295

stun baton Laws in wyoming

wyoming

Wyoming: Legal – No specific law code

references

  • Alabama: Legal – No specific law code
  • Alaska: Legal – No specific law code
  • Arizona: Legal – No specific law code
  • Arkansas: Legal – No specific law code
  • California: Legal with restrictions – Penal Code Section 22610 (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=22610)
  • Colorado: Legal – No specific law code
  • Connecticut: Legal – No specific law code
  • Delaware: Legal – No specific law code
  • Florida: Legal – No specific law code
  • Georgia: Legal – No specific law code
  • Hawaii: Illegal – Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 134-1 (capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/HRS_0134-0001.htm)
  • Idaho: Legal – No specific law code
  • Illinois: Legal with restrictions – 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/24-1 (ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=072000050K24-1)
  • Indiana: Legal – No specific law code
  • Iowa: Legal – No specific law code
  • Kansas: Legal – No specific law code
  • Kentucky: Legal – No specific law code
  • Louisiana: Legal – No specific law code
  • Maine: Legal – No specific law code
  • Maryland: Legal – No specific law code
  • Massachusetts: Illegal – Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 131J (malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter140/Section131J)
  • Michigan: Illegal – Michigan Compiled Laws Section 750.224a (legislature.mi.gov/(S(0gkltixs2s2kclb13cgxen2c))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-224a)
  • Minnesota: Legal – No specific law code
  • Mississippi: Legal – No specific law code
  • Missouri: Legal – No specific law code
  • Montana: Legal – No specific law code
  • Nebraska: Legal – No specific law code
  • Nevada: Legal – No specific law code
  • New Hampshire: Legal – No specific law code
  • New Jersey: Legal – No specific law code
  • New Mexico: Legal – No specific law code
  • New York: Legal with restrictions – Penal Law Section 265.01 (nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/265.01)
  • North Carolina: Legal – No specific law code
  • North Dakota: Legal – No specific law code
  • Ohio: Legal – No specific law code
  • Oklahoma: Legal – No specific law code
  • Oregon: Legal – No specific law code
  • Pennsylvania: Legal – No specific law code
  • Rhode Island: Illegal, but exceptions – Rhode Island General Laws Section 11-47-42 (webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title11/11-47/11-47-42.HTM)
  • South Carolina: Legal – No specific law code
  • South Dakota: Legal – No specific law code
  • Tennessee: Legal – No specific law code
  • Texas: Legal – No specific law code
  • Utah: Legal – No specific law code
  • Vermont: Legal – No specific law code
  • Virginia: Legal – No specific law code
  • Washington: Legal – No specific law code
  • West Virginia: Legal – No specific law code
  • Wisconsin: Illegal – Wisconsin Statutes Section 941.295 (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/941/III/295)
  • Wyoming: Legal – No specific law code

Please note that stun gun laws may be subject to change, and it is important to familiarize oneself with the laws in their area.