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Are Stun Guns Legal In Illinois?

Many people wonder if stun guns and/or tasers are legal in their state.

Many states have either partial or total restrictions on these stun guns, while some states have absolutely no restrictions.

Tasers are actually a certain type of stun gun; they work in the same way. A regular stun gun, whether it’s a small hand held device, a cell phone look-a-like, a flashlight, or a baton, incapacitates an attacker by draining his muscles of energy, making him drop to the ground for a short period of time, but long enough for a victim to escape. 

A Taser type of stun gun has probes that shoot out up to 15’, attach to the clothing of the attacker and incapacitates him.

In Illinois, a stun gun or taser can only be sold to someone who holds a valid Illinois FOID card (Firearm Owner’s Identification Card).

A licensed gun dealer must run a background check on the purchaser and there is a waiting period.

In the city of Chicago, where its longstanding gun ban has been lifted thanks to the Supreme Court, the new ordinances address guns, but these probably apply to stun guns and tasers also.

It’s best to check with your local law enforcement officials to be sure.

So, are stun guns legal in Illinois?

The answer is yes and no, depending on where you live and whether or not you have a FOID card.

Even if you are qualified to possess a stun gun, Illinois is not a “concealed carry” state, so it’s best to be discreet about carrying a stun gun with you for protection.

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