Shipping Restrictions
|
State |
Pepper Spray |
Stun Guns/TASERs |
Knives |
|
Alabama |
✔ Legal |
✔ Legal |
Generally legal; local laws may apply |
|
Alaska |
✔ Legal (ground shipping only for aerosols) |
✔ Legal |
Generally legal |
|
California |
Restricted (2.5 oz maximum and other statutory requirements) |
Legal with restrictions |
Numerous restrictions on switchblades, concealed carry, and certain knife types |
|
Hawaii |
Restricted; some products may not be eligible for direct shipment |
Significant restrictions; many retailers do not ship directly |
Various state restrictions |
|
Illinois |
Legal |
Legal, but some local restrictions |
Chicago and other municipalities may have additional rules |
|
Massachusetts |
Legal with restrictions |
License to Carry generally required for possession |
State restrictions plus local ordinances |
|
New Jersey |
Restricted |
Legal with restrictions |
Intent-based laws; some prohibited knife types |
|
New York |
Restricted; retail sales subject to state requirements |
Legal |
New York City has stricter knife ordinances than state law |
|
Rhode Island |
Legal |
Restrictions remain under state law and continue to evolve |
Blade-length and prohibited-weapon restrictions apply |
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Wisconsin |
Legal with OC concentration limits |
Legal |
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