New Jersey legal term
Stun gun in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Stun gun” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Stun gun” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Stun gun" means any weapon or other device which emits an electrical charge or current intended to temporarily or permanently disable a person. u. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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