Legality of taser/stun gun in W.B. area?

[Kinetic]

Anyone know whether it is legal to carry a taser or stun gun in the Wilkes-Barre area, or more specifically Hanover Township? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[DCChris]

Like dad always said...."Don't bring a knife (or taser) to a gunfight."

[Kinetic]

True, but it won't be a gunfight, as I am still under 18, so is the people who want to harm me. And believe me, when I am within the legal age, I am getting a handgun, probably a .475 Wildey Magnum

[gnbrotz]

Unfortunately, just because you abide by the law and don't carry a firearm does not mean that an underage criminal will do the same.

[Steve in PA]

Tasers are legal in WB.

§ 908.1. Use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device



(a) Offense defined.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person does any of the following:

(1) Uses an electric or electronic incapacitation device on another person for an unlawful purpose.

(2) Possesses, with intent to violate paragraph (1), an electric or electronic incapacitation device.


(b) Self defense.--A person may possess and use an electric or electronic incapacitation device in the exercise of reasonable force in defense of the person or the person's property pursuant to Chapter 5 (relating to general principles of justification) if the electric or electronic incapacitation device is labeled with or accompanied by clearly written instructions as to its use and the damages involved in its use.


(c) Prohibited possession.--No person prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to section 6105 (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms) may possess or use an electric or electronic incapacitation device.


(d) Grading.--An offense under subsection (a) shall constitute a felony of the second degree if the actor acted with the intent to commit a felony. Otherwise any offense under this section is graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree.


(e) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section shall prohibit the possession or use by, or the sale or furnishing of any electric or electronic incapacitation device to, a law enforcement agency, peace officer, employee of a correctional institution, county jail or prison or detention center, the National Guard or reserves or a member of the National Guard or reserves for use in their official duties.


(f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "electric or electronic incapacitation device" means a portable device which is designed or intended by the manufacturer to be used, offensively or defensively, to temporarily immobilize or incapacitate persons by means of electric pulse or current, including devices operating by means of carbon dioxide propellant. The term does not include cattle prods, electric fences or other electric devices when used in agricultural, animal husbandry or food production activities.

[Kinetic]

Good point, but the people i'm worried about is just typical bullies. But, they are bigger than me, and ussualy try to outnumber me, which they have done many times (10 vs 1 >.<).

[MariQ]

I live close to W-B and was wondering if tasers were legal... it seems even projectile ones are OK??? If this is so where does one find and purchase one of these?