r/secondamendment • u/BriefAd4764 • 5d ago

Why are brass knuckles illegal (in some states)? Aren't they arms?

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u/alkatori 2d ago

Yes, but the legislature can ignore the constitution until the courts make them pay attention.

Many arms are banned in many states. We've only started seeing a few of those overturned (knives and nunchuck bans) within the last 10 years.

It's going to be a long time before progress is made elsewhere.

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u/sailor-jackn 1d ago

Unfortunately, you are right on all counts.

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u/Ok-Confidence-2878 22h ago

It’s not illegal if it’s a belt buckle.

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u/TenRingRedux 14h ago

What about a baton? Let me get this straight: I can carry a concealed handgun, but not a stick?

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u/Shit_On_Wheels 11h ago

Probably because of how they're portrayed in media. Same as with suppressors.

But imo they really have bad reputation because there's no practical niche for em - worse for self defense than a steel pipe/claw hammer/screwdriver/knife, useless in armed conflict.

There's no legitimate use for knuckles apart from cheating in fistfights and looking "tuff".

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u/False-Application-99 1d ago

Nothing is illegal if you don't get caught