Stun Gun Laws
Is Stun Gun Legal In Rhode Island?
Stun Gun in RI is Legal.
Legal — statute unenforced under federal court order R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-42(a)(1) still lists "stun-gun" among prohibited weapons, but a federal court permanently enjoined its enforcement in O'Neil v. Neronha, 594 F. Supp. 3d 463 (D.R.I. 2022), after the State itself conceded the ban unconstitutional. No permit or registration scheme has been enacted to replace it, and no statutory age minimum currently applies to stun guns specifically; Zarc applies an 18+ commercial policy regardless. Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-42(a)(1); enforcement permanently enjoined, O'Neil v. Neronha, 594 F. Supp. 3d 463 (D.R.I. 2022) Source: U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Rhode Island authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.