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Name: Brass Knuckles Legality by State
Creator: Rankodex

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Are Brass Knuckles Legal? - Sanity Jewelry; Chapter 9. Deadly Weapons Dealers - The Delaware Code Online; Dangerous Weapons - Connecticut General Assembly; Are Brass Knuckles Illegal in GA? - Burns Smith Law.

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Brass Knuckles Legality by State

Brass Knuckles Legality by State: compare 51 US states on 2 metrics.

Law51 states · 2 metricsUpdated Mar 11, 2025Original page

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Alabama	Concealing these tools is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply can lead to a misdemeanor charge.
Arizona	Carrying brass knuckles is lawful. Abusing or misusing them can lead to severe legal consequences, potentially resulting in a felony charge.
Colorado	Including their use as a fashion accessory.
Delaware	Including their use as a fashion accessory.
Florida	Even with a permit, using brass knuckles in an assault can lead to felony charges. Sale or delivery of brass knuckles is prohibited in this state.
Hawaii	Transporting or storing them in a vehicle is prohibited
Idaho	Brass knuckles are not explicitly prohibited in Idaho, but they can be illegal to carry or use depending on the circumstances.
Indiana	Legality of brass knuckles in Indiana comes with important caveats regarding their use.
Iowa	The legislation in Iowa does not explicitly address the legality of brass knuckles, and as such it is the responsibility of courts to determine the legality of individual cases of possession.
Mississippi	It is prohibited to carry them covertly or concealed, either as a whole or in parts.
Missouri	The use of brass knuckles in Missouri was prohibited until 2022. However, on August 28th of that year, an act was passed, effectively overturning the prohibition on selling and possessing brass knuckles.
Montana	The legal status of brass knuckles in Montana is not explicitly defined by law. However, these potentially perilous weapons are subject to evaluation by the courts, considering factors such as their usage, the intent of the owner, and the level of threat they pose.
North Dakota	Certain establishments, like liquor stores or public gatherings, explicitly prohibit the possession of concealed weapons even with a permit.
Oregon	Brass knuckles are not prohibited in Oregon, but concealing or hiding them is against the law.
South Carolina	Possession is prohibited within school grounds or medical facilities. The use of brass knuckles with intent to engage in criminal activities is strictly illegal.
Utah	Utah law does not explicitly address the legality of brass knuckles. Prohibited in Salt Lake City.
Wyoming	In Wyoming, possessing brass knuckles is not prohibited by law, but carrying a concealed weapon is strictly forbidden.

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Where does this brass knuckles legality by state data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Are Brass Knuckles Legal? - Sanity Jewelry; Chapter 9. Deadly Weapons Dealers - The Delaware Code Online; Dangerous Weapons - Connecticut General Assembly; Are Brass Knuckles Illegal in GA? - Burns Smith Law.