50 states. With some exceptions Missouri restricts the possession, manufacture, transport, repair and sale of "knuckles". Revised Statutes of Missouri 571.020.1.
Illegal
Yes. They are illegal.
brass knuckles are illegal in the us so yeah go ahead and try to ship them to a different state
Brass Knuckles are illegal in Missouri because of there purpose and because they are classified as concealed weapons which are illegal to own without having a permit or reason to carry.
Owning a pair of brass knuckles in the state of north Caroline is legal, however carrying a pair of brass knuckles is illegal without a concealed weapons license
It is not illegal to own brass knuckles in Maine. However, it is illegal to carry them on you or display them in a threatening manner. Brass knuckles are covered under Maine's carry and conceal laws: Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. Tit. 25 § 2001-A.
They are illegal in roughly 15 states. Especially NY and CA
Metal knucks (brass knuckles) are illegal inmost US states.
Always check with an attorney, or get a letter from the state Attorney General to be safest, regarding weapon laws.
they are knuckles made of brass that really hurt if you get hit by them
Because knives have many legal, legitimate uses, whereas brass knuckles have no legitimate use. Their only use is as a weapon.
In many places, it is illegal to possess brass knuckles, regardless of how they are worn or used. Using them as a belt buckle could still be considered a violation of laws governing weapon possession. It's best to check local laws to be sure.