are tasers legal in washington dc?
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A person 18 years or older may possess a stun gun in the District of Columbia; it may only be used to protect themselves or their property.
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Since 01/01/2011 the German legal situation has been changed. The possession of stun guns is prohibited, as long as they are not certified by the Federal Institute of Physics and Metrology (“Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt“, PTB). This is confirmed by the wording of Article 2 of the Weapons Law.
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Batons are illegal in New York; they are dangerous impact weapons used to strike another person. They also are known as expandable batons, telescopic batons, retractable batons and tactical batons.
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In Virginia, the balisong is legal for concealed, and open, carrying according to state law. In Washington, the balisong is classified as a "spring blade knife", and under state law one cannot manufacture, sell, dispose of, or possess such knives.
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Washington DC (District of Columbia) Expandable Baton Laws Carrying concealed self defense products; possession of self defense products during commission of a crime of violence; penalty. ... District of Columbia – § 22-4514. Possession of certain dangerous self defense products prohibited; exceptions.
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Maryland's Restrictions on Possession of Electronic Control Devices. If you're 18 or older, you may possess a stun gun or Taser in Maryland unless you've been convicted of a violent crime (such as rape, murder, and certain assaults) or one of the state's laws on controlled dangerous drugs.
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Most people in Georgia may purchase and carry stun guns and Tasers without a license. However, it's a felony to have a Taser if you've previously been convicted of another felony (Ga. Code § 16.11. 131 (2019)).
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A 2012 study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation found that Tasers can cause "ventricular arrhythmias, sudden cardiac arrest and even death." At least 49 people died in 2018 in the US after being shocked by police with a Taser.
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Arizona doesn't regulate the possession of stun guns. However, the state does impose restrictions on authorized sales of Taser-type weapons, and use of a stun gun during a crime could result in stiffer penalties.
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A baton is a short, heavy stick or an expandable implement. ... It's not illegal to openly carry a baton. Although batons are not illegal weapons, the law is ambiguous. It's not necessarily illegal to carry a dangerous weapon in Maryland but you cannot carry a concealed dangerous weapon.
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Control batons,knuckle duster,taser,pipe,wood is illegal in Malaysia under errossive,corrosive and dangerous weapons acts.it is only legal if used for "legal purpose" or self defense.
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TASER® Devices and stun guns are not considered as firearms. They are legal for law enforcement use in all 50 states. They can be legally owned by citizens in 48 states. The states of New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts were the most recent states to legalize TASER® Devices and stun guns for citizen use.
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It's legal to purchase and own a collapsible baton or any other weapon that is not considered restricted or prohibited. It is not legal to use or intend to use a weapon to harm another person. Simply carrying a collapsible baton around can be grounds for arrest.
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Most people in Georgia may purchase and carry stun guns and Tasers without a license. However, it's a felony to have a Taser if you've previously been convicted of another felony (Ga. Code § 16.11.
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It's illegal in Florida to carry a stun gun or Taser (either openly or concealed) for any purpose other than self-defense. In addition, the weapon itself must be nonlethal and designed solely for defensive purposes.
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Texas doesn't require a permit to have stun guns or Tasers, but these electronic weapons must be used in a legal way. The state of Texas does not regulate possession of stun guns or Tasers. There may be local regulations, however, and Texans across the state could face charges for using these weapons unlawfully.
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Personal protection devices like pepper spray, stun guns, or collapsible batons are legal to carry in Oregon and on the UO campus, as long as they are used legally and not misused. If it's sold over the counter, it's OK. Certain knives and other devices are illegal to carry.