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

Wisconsin

Legal with OC concentration limits

Legal