Are stun guns legal to carry around in the USA and Canada

Are stun guns legal to carry around in the USA

In general, stun guns are legal to carry in most states1. However, there are a few states that have banned them. These states are California, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin

Are stun guns legal to carry around in Canada

No, it is illegal to be in possession of a personal stun gun in Canada1. Use of this tool is only licensed to federal and provincial police officers, who are permitted to use the weapon if they feel they are under threat by another individual.

These devices are legal, as long as they are used only for the purpose described and are not less than 480mm in length. These can be used for cattle, to deter dog attacks etc.
The moment they are used on a person, or intended to be used on a person, they become a prohibited weapon in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada.