Stun guns and tasers---NJ/NY

[mikelets456]

I went online to research getting a taser or stun gun as I will be venturing to NYC more as my daughter recently moved there. However, online the laws are confusing and very vague. Some places state it's perfectly legal yet others state it's county by county regarding carrying. I want something for self defense other than pepper spray and would prefer a taser (shooting) over a stun gun for obvious reasons. Is there a site that could clarify the laws?

[Steve in PA]

NJ just allowed LE to carry TASERS a few years ago. Good luck with that option!!!

[buxbandit]

"I will be venturing to NYC more as my daughter recently moved there."

So sorry for you.

[mikelets456]

"I will be venturing to NYC more as my daughter recently moved there."

So sorry for you.

Exactly! I hate cities, especially if I can't carry. She knows how we feel and we'll travel there 1 time for every 10 times she comes here.

[father-of-five]

New Jersey gun forums may be able help on the New Jersey side.

[mikelets456]

New Jersey gun forums may be able help on the New Jersey side.

Checked there and they are confused as well....some reports state it is legal and some reports state it's legal but not outside the home. This is so stupid----I can't believe it's almost impossible to protect myself and my family. Heck, even my Kimber pepper spray is illegal in NYC. Screw that----

[Daycrawler]

In all of my years I have never seen a can of pepper spray fail. On the other hand I have seen a taser fail twice. Once Thank GOD it was during a training event. The other time the SHTF! Go with the pepper spray and the legal amount allowed.

[God's Country]

Pepper spray is your only "safe" option IMO.

NJ limits you to a small key chain size.
NY insists it be purchased directly within the state (city probably has their own rules) and a log book be signed regarding the purchase (at least the last time I looked).

So to be legal you would need to find a key chain size purchased in NYC so it can be legally used/possessed in NJ.

Nothing but bad choices/options, none of which can be guaranteed to not land you in jail.

ETA:
If this was going to be ongoing I would be signing the family up for a self defense and knife wielding class.

[alpacaheat]

I just got an email from the company about this. Maybe gimmicky, maybe innovative, bot a new and interesting idea either way.

https://vimeo.com/350016036

[Sgt.K]

However, online the laws are confusing and very vague.

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