Allows possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense.
This bill amends the penal law to permit the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense purposes. It specifies that individuals must be at least 18 years old and not have a felony or assault conviction to purchase these devices. The bill also includes provisions for vendors to require proof of age and criminal history. It adds electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns to the definition of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device, making such actions a class D felony.
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