Brass knuckles have been found across the country for centuries. Laws against or regulating their use have also been around the country for centuries. The laws can very greatly depending on the location of the owner. Brass Knuckles are not expressly banned in the United States, but many states and local governments have laws against the use and possession of this dangerous weapon.
So how did this weapon become such a popular weapon in Michigan and many other states? This weapon focuses the blow of the weapon very effectively. Historians show us that many Greek and Roman fighters used brass knuckles. The hand glove or guard that many Roman fighters used was called a “caestus.” The caestus is considered by many people to be the first use of brass knuckles.
In the 18th century, Sikhs had their own version of this deadly weapon called a Sher Panja. In the United States, soldiers used a Mark I Trench Knife that had brass knuckles included in it. A very similar knife was issued to soldiers in World War ii. After the war, civilians wanted them. Movies in that time popularized them as a very powerful tool when you were in a situation where you had to fight.
This Weapon Is Illegal In Michigan
Michigan and other states like California, Vermont and Illinois have made the possession of brass knuckles illegal. Most states in the United States treat possession of this weapon like a concealed weapon. This means you need a permit to carry this weapon. These permits require the person carrying this weapon to be of a certain age. Always make sure you know the laws in your state and local community before you go around carrying any weapon.
The Second Amendment protects the right of a person to own a gun. However, other weapons are illegal to own. Many of these weapons were created to be used defensively like mace and tasers. Besides Brass Knuckles, other illegal weapons that are covered by Michigan law are:
Knives
Daggers
Stun guns/tasers
Certain sprays
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