*Not* Brass Knuckles

[kingpin008]

Well, if you're only making a set for giggles and don't intend to carry or use them, I can't see why that's a problem. They sell brass knuckles as "novelty paperweights" and "belt buckles" all the time. Not saying that's strictly legal, but if they never leave your property, who's going to arrest you for having them?

 

[CWL]

Ummmm this really doesnt have anything to do with your question, but, just exactly what is a slungshot????

Padlock on a chain would be a modern example. I think that the coin purse posted would also be considered "slung shot", so are blackjacks.

 

[pikid89]

^not unlike one of the Hells Angels signature weapons, a motorcycle padlock tied to a handkerchief or bandanna, instantly disassembled into 2 totally legal and perfectly reasonable things to have on a motorcycle excursion

 

[Motega]

Your question is if the item you create would be legal; no. My father is a judge and has been for several decades so I have some insight into many cases and the thought processes that go into legal decisions. He is an avid shooter, outdoorsman, and generally reasonable person... which is why you would go to jail if you used your "plastic knuckles" in a fight. Possible you might win on an appeal, but especially if you maim or kill someone you'd be spending an awfully long time in jail during the formal case and appeals process. But as others have said no one is going to knock down your door looking for them.

 

[WvHiker]

I've always heard a slungshot was a four inch crescent wrench with a bandana threaded through the hole on the end. Pretty much the same thing as the biker lock/bandana already mentioned.

The padlock on a bandana is called a "smiley" here.

 

[blarby]

http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/epic-win-photos-momma-said-rock-you-out-win1.jpg

 

[flking]

Your question is if the item you create would be legal; no. My father is a judge and has been for several decades so I have some insight into many cases and the thought processes that go into legal decisions.

Free legal advice is worth exactly what you pay for it.

I like the idea of making them.

 

[flking]

Oh yeah, and a useful post:

Slungshot was originally used to describe a piece of shot that was wrapped in a rope knot, the 'monkey's fist' is the one I have seen countless times, and then slung out of a pocket or coat sleeve to hit the target.

Some lousy sailors still do this at the end of their heaving lines - usually resulting in a pissed off dockhand, who if he has a pocketknife will unapologetically remove the fancy knotwork and send it to the bottom.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I have no intention of using them in a fight, there are many more legal options. I just wanted to make them for the sake of making them.