Is it illegal to own a taser and use it for self-defense?

Question

I have two questions about tasers.

1. Is it illegal to own a taser? I live in California, if that matters.

2. If you own a taser and use it on someone who's, for example, mugging or beating you (in other words, self-defense), is that legal?

Answer 1

Check out this link to your state's web site for Dangerous Weapons Control Laws.

http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/dwcl/index.html

After a brief glance at the page it looks like you have to get a special permit to have anything more dangerous than a pair of nail clippers.

Answer 2

I think you need a sort of permit allowing you using that thing. Meaning, since some guys walk down the street with guns it also could be possible/legal to do the same with tasers. But it can be counted as an illegal act if you get checked by the police and they discover it while you don't have any papers for it. Somebody can rob others with that thing you know. Anyway why don't you research it by yourself a bit.
www.leginfo.ca.gov/

Good luck and try not to hurt somebody witht that thing!

Answer 3

Well I have not lived in Calif. for about 3 years now but at that time it was legal to buy one so using it must have been legal too ! If the law has changed and it is now illegal who cares it still beats getting Robbed,Beat up or Raped! at least I know I personally would be happy to pay a fine knowing I had stopped some jerk dead in his tracks lol

Answer 4

well, I know that tasers and stun guns should be legal for self-defense but in N.Y. the only legal self defense weapon is pepper spray; which I think is totally ridiculous seeings how most criminals have knives, guns, or clubs.

Answer 5

it is illegal considered a gun

Answer 6

Yes, it is a weapon.