Twenty-five years of selling self-defense products has taught us one thing: the right tool only works if you know how to use it, carry it legally, and choose it for the right situation. This library covers all three — how the gear works, how to choose it, and what the law says about carrying it where you live.
Product Guides
These guides cover how self-defense tools actually work — the mechanics, the specs that matter, and the ones that don't. If you've ever wondered what milliamps actually do or why pepper spray patterns matter, these are the right starting point.
- Stun Gun vs. TASER — What's the Difference? — How the two technologies compare, when each makes sense, and what the specs actually mean.
- How Stun Guns Work — The science behind voltage, milliamps, and what happens on contact.
- Highest Amperage Stun Guns — Why milliamps matter more than voltage, and how to read the specs.
- The Complete Pepper Spray Guide — Spray patterns, canister sizes, formulas, and delivery methods explained.
- Pepper Spray vs. Mace — What's actually in each formula and when the difference matters.
- How to Open and Close a Telescopic Steel Baton — Deployment technique, closing method, and what to do if it jams.
Buying Guides
Not sure which tool fits your situation? These guides are built around real-world scenarios — daily carry, home defense, travel, walking at night — rather than product lists. Start with your situation and work backward to the right tool.
- How to Choose the Right Stun Gun — Activation types, safety features, specs explained, and which model fits which situation.
- Expandable Baton Buying Guide — Deployment mechanisms, size selection, construction, and legal considerations.
- Diversion Safe Buying Guide — How to match a diversion safe to your room, what to store, and what they can and can't do.
- Personal Safety Devices for Women — Low-profile options that fit existing carry habits without adding bulk.
- Non-Lethal Home Defense — How to layer protection through your home without firearms.
- 10 Best Non-Gun Self-Defense Tools — A practical overview of the most effective options for law-abiding civilians.
State Laws and Carry Rules
Self-defense laws vary more than most people realize — not just state to state, but city to city. A stun gun that's legal to carry in one state may require a permit in the next or be prohibited entirely. These directories cover what's currently on the books, but laws change. Verify with local law enforcement or an attorney before carrying anything in a new jurisdiction.
Master References
- Self-Defense Laws Directory — A centralized index covering stun gun and pepper spray laws across multiple states.
- Stun Gun Laws by State — A full 50-state breakdown of electroshock weapon regulations.
- TBOTECH Shipping Restrictions — Which products we can and can't ship to which states, and why.
Stun Gun Laws by State
Each page below covers purchase requirements, carry rules, prohibited locations, and any licensing or age restrictions for that state specifically.
- California Stun Gun Laws
- Florida Stun Gun Laws
- Hawaii Stun Gun Laws
- Illinois Stun Gun Laws
- Massachusetts Stun Gun Laws
- New Jersey Stun Gun Laws
- New York Stun Gun Laws
- Rhode Island Stun Gun Laws
- Wisconsin Stun Gun Laws
Pepper Spray Laws by State
Pepper spray laws focus primarily on canister size limits, concentration ceilings, and age restrictions. These three states have the most significant restrictions.
- California Pepper Spray Laws — Ounce limits and size restrictions.
- New Jersey Pepper Spray Laws — Local capacity limits and formula restrictions.
- New York Pepper Spray Laws — NYC and state rules, plus shipping alternatives.
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