are brass knuckles illegal? i mean in the USA or more importantly in Florida. what would happen if they found then in your possession?
thanks
also if they were also illegal what would you suggest carrying instead of knuckles? like a knife or something.
2006-10-07 08:36:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
i cant reailly get a tazer or mace considering im 15. i will carry something protective but what would happen if i got caught with em? i wont bring em to school but like afterschool i will have them. and can you carry lighters?
2006-10-07 09:27:51 · update #1
I think they're only illegal in certain states. But there are many states where better protective weapons are legal. Both tasers and mace are legal in Florida.
http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/SelfDefense_s/107.htm
2006-10-07 08:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Huey Freeman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes brass knuckles are illegal in TX its a class b misdemeanor 180 days county jail and a 2000.00 fine if you want to carry something for defense get either pepper spray or a baseball bat. this brings me to bats which are illegal since they are clubs; however if you carry a baseball bat in a sports bag with a glove and baseballs then it becomes a sport item which if you use in self defense was a weapon of opportunity in self defense which is perfectly legal and also it doesnt matter if you are 15 you can buy anything other than a handgun by federal law. if you want to carry a knife i would suggest some training like silat etc because if you pull a knife on someone like me whos trained in that area you will most definately regret it, and sadly enough though i work as a police officer there are many people out there who are on the wrong side of the law who have the same training as i do or even better. be wise in choosing something to defend yourself with dont break any laws of your city state or federal government. when i was younger i always carried pepper spray. hope i helped
2006-10-09 22:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by txpolice_85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Florida law prohibits the sale or ownership of brass knuckles. If found on you, you could be charged with felony weapon possession.
However, Florida has no laws concerning knives as long as they are in plain view.
You're too young to be carrying a weapon, anyway. Even if they WERE legal, you wouldn't be allowed to have them.
2006-10-07 11:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by Protagonist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are illegal to carry. You can own one but it can not be carried with you or in a car. I would not suggest carrying any weapon especially since you are only 15. If the person attacking you didn't bring his own weapon, you just provided it to him. He'll take it from you and stick it up your a**.
2006-10-07 12:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are illegal in texas. all staes differ.
depending on your kinfe it may be illgal.
i would not think the lighter would be a problem./
try keeping yourself out of sitautions where you would be fighting or have to protect yourself and you will not have to worry too much about weapons charges which could be very serious.
2006-10-07 15:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if they are hidden it is carrying a concealed weapon. If not hidden the charge is reduced to just poss. of brass knuckles.
2006-10-07 11:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by jwurm99 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brass knuckles are ILLEGAL everywhere in the U.S.
2006-10-08 05:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
school regulations are different from FL state law. FYI-you can be Tazed. You can be shot for carrying a concealed weapon.
2006-10-07 13:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure they are illegal in about every state.
2006-10-07 08:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who cares if they are legal or not ? You need 'em .. get them ! Good Luck ! ;)
2006-10-07 09:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋