The following is a video transcript.
New Jersey Is Still just as strict
Today, I’d like to talk to you about non-lethal weapons. What non-lethal weapons can we carry for self-defense in New Jersey? The answer is very few. The only non-lethal weapon specifically authorized under New Jersey law is pepper spray; but only if it is under three quarters of an ounce. Other than that, there’s no specific law authorizing the carrying of a non-lethal weapon in New Jersey.
Stun guns and tasers – legalized?
You may have heard that stun guns and tasers have been ‘legalized.’ Recently, the law prohibiting stun guns and tasers proved unconstitutional in Massachusetts. There was a change in the law: stun guns and tasers are now allowed to be possessed, but only in your home. Due to caselaw, you may not preemptively arm yourself with a taser or stun gun when you leave your home. If you do preemptively arm yourself with a taser or stun gun and are caught, you could be facing criminal charges. So, do not carry a stun gun or a taser outside of your home.
Loopholes
Now, you can carry other non-lethal weapons outside of your home, but you can’t use them to preemptively arm yourself for self-defense purposes. For example, while you can have a Maglite in your car, you can’t have it in your car for the purpose of arming yourself, even though a Maglite would be a fine impact weapon. The purpose of possessing the item must be solely for the item’s intended use. Here, the purpose of possessing the Maglite would be to use it as a flashlight, not to use it as a weapon.
Now, if you use it as a weapon in an emergency, that’s a whole other story, and there are defenses that can be raised regarding your use of the non-lethal weapon in self-defense. Essentially, you cannot just carry weapons, even non-lethal weapons, with the exception of pepper spray that is under three quarters of an ounce, in New Jersey for self-defense.
If you have any other questions about non-lethal weapons, feel free to give a call to U.S. LawShield and ask for your Independent Program Attorney.
Is the Pepper Ball Bynra Gun legal to carry in New Jersey? What type of ammo is can be used in it?
OC, CS, and PAVA – solid plastic balls?
JUST PURCHASED ONE IM IN SOUTH JERSEY IF YOU GET AN ANSWER ON THAT PLEASE CONTACT ME I GUESS ON THIS WEBSITE
Nj better wake up and allow people to protect themselves. A Byrna gun sounds great.
I DO KNOW YOU CAN NOT HAVE A PELLET GUN DELIVERED IN JERSEY THRU THE MAIL BUT THE BYRNA CAN
N.J. ,IS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL PROTECTION . OH WOW ,YOU CAN USE PEPPER SPRAY IN A MINIMAL 3/4 OUNCE, THANKS A LOT …I LIVE IN PA. I HAVE A GUN CARRY PERMIT FOR OVER 25 YRS…….. PEACE OF MINE, SECURITY,…NOT DEPENDING ON POLICE, TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF……N.J. YOUR TAKING PEOPLE’S RIGHTS , AND PUTTING LIVE’S IN DANGER ……WISE UP !
Where in writing did you find the case law about stun guns? More importantly legal to possess only in the home?
I can’t find anything saying what’s stated above. I’ve only seen it’s legal to buy possess.
Are Tasers legal? Can I carry one?
Yes, an October 20, 2017 Memorandum from the State of New Jersey Office of Attorney General reviewed the findings of a Supreme Court decision and a Consent Order signed into effect by the State of New Jersey states that Stun Guns in New Jersey are legal for sale and possession with only two restrictions. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase or possess and you must not be a certain persons prohibited against purchasing or possessing one as per N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7(a).
I ordered a second stun gun to keep in my wife’s car I have one in my work truck we live in New Jersey. I would never play around with it but if my life was in jeopardy I will use it as well as my wife. Its a crime not being able to protect yourself. So I guess what I’m getting at is I’d rather be alive and in court then dead and some person getting off on some technicality.
YES SIR
Is it legal to use a Byrna for self defense when in your home and on your property in New Jersey?
Yes but you can’t carry open or concealed
Wrong
Actually even if your armed, new jersey law wants you to vacate your property before confronting a home invader or you become the criminal. Our Governor & his Communist AG will prosecute the home owner before they prosecute the Criminal.
Murphy sucks. I need to get out of Jersey.
So since you cannot carry weapons to defend yourself, then it’s the responsibility of the state to protect you at all times. And if you are hurt and New Jersey did not defend you can you hold them responsible?
I carry a stun gun on a belt when I walk my dog for protection against loose aggressive dogs. Is that legal in NJ?