The following list reflects the best information we have at this time and may or may not be complete. In no way should this be regarded as the final word on the legal status of self-defense products. Nor, is this list intended to take the place of legal counsel, or be looked at as being any form of legal advice. Please check with your state and county authorities to obtain the latest information on the legality of self-defense products in your area.
As a reminder, it is the responsibility of the buyer and not the dealer to check their local and state laws to determine the legality of that product.
PRODUCT TYPE |
CARRIER RESTRICTIONS |
RESTRICTED STATES |
| Auto-open Knives | No USPS | |
| Expandable Batons | California | |
| Fire Gone | California | |
| Hard Knuckle Gloves | California and Washington | |
| Li-ion Battery | No USPS | |
| ORM-D | No Parcel Select for Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico | |
| Pepper Spray | No Parcel Select for Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico | New Jersey, New York, and Michigan |
| Washington, DC | ||
| PepperBall | No live rounds to California | |
| Massachusetts and New York require FFL | ||
| SAP Gloves | Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey | |
| Self-defense Keychain | Washington and California | |
| Stun Gun | Hawaii, Rhode Island, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Massachusetts | |
| Hawaii, Illinois, and Rhode Island | ||
| Permit Required for Conceal Carry: Alaska, Delaware, New Mexico, and North Dakota | ||
| Background Check Required: Maryland, Minnesota | ||
| TASER® Devices | Permit Required for Ownership: Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Mississippi | |
| Only Allowed for Home Defense: Connecticut | ||
| Massachusetts: Requires Firearms License, ID, and MA Basic Firearms Safety Course Certificate | ||
| Illinois requires FOID card |
