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Is Stun Gun Legal In New Jersey?

Stun Gun in NJ is Legal with Restrictions.

Legal (age 18+) New Jersey's stun gun possession ban (N.J.S. 2C:39-3(h)) was declared unconstitutional by consent order in Second Amendment Society and Cheeseman v. Porrino, No. 16-4906 (D.N.J. 2017) (Shipp, J.), and the New Jersey Attorney General has directed all state and local law enforcement not to enforce it as it pertains to possession or sale. The prohibition remains enforceable against possession by, or sale to, anyone under 18. Statute: N.J.S. 2C:39-3(h); enforcement enjoined per consent order, Second Amendment Society v. Porrino, D.N.J. No. 16-4906 (2017); N.J. Attorney General directive, Oct. 22, 2017 Source: U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; New Jersey Attorney General's Office This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with New Jersey authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.

Legal Information Last Verified: 2026-09-12