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Brass Knuckles Laws in Florida

The rules on brass knuckles in Florida: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: Making or selling brass knuckles (the law says "metallic knuckles") is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Fla. Stat. §§ 790.09, 790.001(4)(a), (20), 790.01(2), 775.082(4), 775.083(1)

Brass knucklesMaking or selling brass knuckles (the law says "metallic knuckles") is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Metallic knuckles also count as a "weapon" and a "concealed weapon" under the weapons chapter, so carrying them hidden without meeting the concealed-carry rules is a first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year and a $1,000 fine).
Source: Fla. Stat. §§ 790.09, 790.001(4)(a), (20), 790.01(2), 775.082(4), 775.083(1)

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Are brass knuckles illegal in Florida?
Making or selling brass knuckles (the law says "metallic knuckles") is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Metallic knuckles also count as a "weapon" and a "concealed weapon" under the weapons chapter, so carrying them hidden without meeting the concealed-carry rules is a first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year and a $1,000 fine).

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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