Stun gun laws in California
We list 3 California rules on stun guns; 2 are bans.
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18+Do not sell or ship stun guns to California buyers under 18.
Cal. Penal Code § 22610(a), (c) · draft
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person may purchase, possess, or use a stun gun, subject to the following requirements: ... (a) No person convicted of a felony or any crime involving an assault under the laws of the United States, the State of California, or any other state, government, or country, or convicted of misuse of a stun gun under Section 244.5 , shall purchase, possess, or use any stun gun. (b) No person addicted to any narcotic drug shall purchase, possess, or use a stun gun. ... (c) (1)No person shall sell or furnish any stun gun to a minor unless the minor is at least 16 years of age and has the written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.
BannedDo not sell or ship a stun gun into California unless it is stamped with the manufacturer name and has a manufacturer serial number.
Cal. Penal Code § 22615 · draft
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Each stun gun sold shall contain both of the following: (a) The name of the manufacturer stamped on the stun gun. (b) The serial number applied by the manufacturer.
BannedDo not ship a stun gun to California without an instruction booklet in the package.
Cal. Penal Code § 22625 · draft
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(a) Each stun gun sold in this state shall be accompanied by an instruction booklet. (b) Violation of this section shall be a public offense punishable by a fifty-dollar ($50) fine for each weapon sold without the booklet.