Are Nunchucks Legal? Laws in All 50 States (2026)

Quick Answer

Nunchucks is legal in 45 states as of 2026. It's banned in 4 states and restricted with conditions in 1. Laws vary significantly — what's perfectly fine in one state can carry criminal penalties next door.

45 Legal

1 Restricted

4 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

Nunchucks Legality Map

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Restrictions

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Alabama with no specific restrictions. No significant changes since the law wa...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Alaska with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Arizona	ILLEGAL	Nunchucks are illegal to possess in Arizona under state weapons laws.	Details →
Arkansas	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Arkansas with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
California	ILLEGAL	Nunchucks are illegal to possess in California under state weapons laws.	Details →
Colorado	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Colorado with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Connecticut	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Connecticut with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent ye...	Details →
Delaware	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Delaware with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Florida with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Georgia	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Georgia with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Hawaii	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Hawaii with no specific restrictions. Hawaii law does not restrict the possess...	Details →
Idaho	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Idaho with no specific restrictions. Idaho law does not restrict the possessio...	Details →
Illinois	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Illinois with no specific restrictions. Illinois law prohibits the carrying of...	Details →
Indiana	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Indiana with no specific restrictions. Indiana law does not restrict the posse...	Details →
Iowa	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Iowa with no specific restrictions. Iowa law does not restrict the possession ...	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Kansas with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Kentucky	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Kentucky with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Louisiana	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Louisiana with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent year...	Details →
Maine	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Maine with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Maryland	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal in Maryland.	Details →
Massachusetts	ILLEGAL	Nunchucks are illegal to possess in Massachusetts under state weapons laws.	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	Michigan law prohibits carrying nunchucks in public, but possession in the home is legal.	Details →
Minnesota	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Minnesota with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent year...	Details →
Mississippi	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Mississippi with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent ye...	Details →
Missouri	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Missouri with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Montana	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Montana with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Nebraska	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Nebraska with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Nevada	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Nevada with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
New Hampshire	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in New Hampshire with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent ...	Details →
New Jersey	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in New Jersey with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent yea...	Details →
New Mexico	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in New Mexico with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent yea...	Details →
New York	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal in New York.	Details →
North Carolina	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in North Carolina with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent...	Details →
North Dakota	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in North Dakota with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent y...	Details →
Ohio	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Ohio with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Oklahoma	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Oklahoma with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Oregon	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Oregon with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Pennsylvania	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Pennsylvania with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent y...	Details →
Rhode Island	ILLEGAL	Rhode Island prohibits the possession of nunchucks with no exceptions, including for martial arts use.	Details →
South Carolina	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in South Carolina with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent...	Details →
South Dakota	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in South Dakota with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent y...	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Tennessee with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent year...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Texas with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Utah	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Utah with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Vermont	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Vermont with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Virginia with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years...	Details →
Washington	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Washington with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent yea...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in West Virginia with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent ...	Details →
Wisconsin	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Wisconsin with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent year...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Wyoming with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nunchucks legal in the United States?

How many states allow nunchucks?

As of 2026, nunchucks is legal in 45 states, restricted with conditions in 1 state, and illegal in 4 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with nunchucks in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with nunchucks?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If nunchucks is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.