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Taser and Stun Gun Laws in New York

The rules on tasers and stun guns in New York: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: New York's weapon-possession law lists an 'electronic dart gun' and an 'electronic stun gun' (Taser-type devices) among the items a person commits criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree by possessing (§ 265.01(1)). N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01(1); §§ 70.15, 80.05

Tasers and stun gunsNew York's weapon-possession law lists an 'electronic dart gun' and an 'electronic stun gun' (Taser-type devices) among the items a person commits criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree by possessing (§ 265.01(1)). Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 (§§ 70.15, 80.05).
Source: N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01(1); §§ 70.15, 80.05

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Are Tasers and stun guns legal in New York?
New York's weapon-possession law lists an 'electronic dart gun' and an 'electronic stun gun' (Taser-type devices) among the items a person commits criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree by possessing (§ 265.01(1)). Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 (§§ 70.15, 80.05).

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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