No, Tasers are illegal for civilian ownership in Turkey. Law No. 6136 on Firearms and Weapons prohibits stun guns and electroshock devices, classifying them as restricted weapons. Only law enforcement and military personnel may use Tasers under strict protocols. Unauthorized possession risks fines up to ₺50,000 or imprisonment under the Turkish Penal Code.
Key Regulations for Tasers in Turkey
- Prohibition for Civilians: Under Law No. 6136, Tasers are explicitly banned for private individuals. Violations are prosecuted under Article 13/1, punishable by administrative fines or criminal charges.
- Law Enforcement Exemption: Police and gendarmerie may deploy Tasers under the Internal Security Measures Directive (2024) only when proportional force is justified. Misuse triggers disciplinary action or criminal liability under the Law on the Duties and Powers of the Police (Law No. 2559).
- Customs Enforcement: The General Directorate of Customs (2026 guidelines) seizes imported Tasers at borders, with offenders subject to confiscation and potential prosecution under smuggling laws.