Last Updated: June 2026 | For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a Hawaii-licensed attorney or your county police department.
Are stun guns legal in Hawaii? Yes — civilian ownership and use of stun guns and Taser-style devices is legal in Hawaii as of January 1, 2022. Under Act 183 (2021), Hawaii repealed its decades-old absolute ban on electronic weapons and replaced it with a regulated framework under the term "electric guns," defined in Hawaii Revised Statutes § 134-81.
Key Restrictions Under Hawaii Law
Hawaii's electric gun statutes (HRS §§ 134-81 through 134-90) impose several requirements that directly affect buyers:
- Age Restriction: It is unlawful for any person to sell or transfer an electric gun to anyone under 21 years of age (HRS § 134-82(d)). As a practical matter, you must be 21 or older to purchase from a licensed dealer.
- Licensed Sellers Only: Electric guns may only be purchased from dealers holding a valid Hawaii county license (HRS § 134-83). Buying from an unlicensed seller is a misdemeanor. This is why most mainland online retailers — including TBOTECH — cannot ship stun guns or Tasers directly to Hawaii addresses; we are not licensed in Hawaii counties.
- Registration Required: Buyers of electric projectile guns (Taser-style devices) must register the device with their county police department within five days of acquisition. Registration requires fingerprints, a photograph, and a fingerprint-based background check (Act 183, § 134-F).
- Prohibited Carry Locations: Carrying an electric gun is prohibited in or near sensitive locations including schools, government buildings, courthouses, and airport secure areas.
- Lawful Use Only: Use of an electric gun is restricted to self-defense, defense of another person, or protection of property (HRS § 134-82(a)). Use in the commission of a crime carries mandatory additional penalties.
- Storage Requirements: If a minor could reasonably gain access to your electric gun, it must be stored in a securely locked container (HRS § 134-88).
Can TBOTECH Ship Stun Guns to Hawaii?
Unfortunately, no — not at this time. Because Hawaii requires electric gun sales to be made by county-licensed dealers, TBOTECH cannot legally ship stun guns or Taser devices directly to Hawaii residential addresses. If you are in Hawaii and want to purchase an electric gun, you will need to locate a locally licensed dealer in your county.
What TBOTECH Can Ship to Hawaii
You can still protect yourself effectively with products we ship freely to Hawaii:
- Pepper Spray: Legal for civilian use in Hawaii with no permit required. Browse our full selection of pepper sprays and gels.
- Animal Repellents: Effective distance protection shipped freely to all Hawaii zip codes. View our animal defense sprays.
- Personal Alarms: Loud, effective, and completely unrestricted. A great option for anyone in Hawaii seeking non-weapon personal security.