Short? No. It is not legal for an individual to short a sub-penny stock. Besides, YOU call your broker right now. Ask him/her about shorting pennies in your account.
What was your brokerage firm's answer? Bet you it is the same answer I got. Ya, no shorting allow.
If you found a brokerage firm that will allow you to short pennies, post the brokerage firm's name here. I will call them to open an account.