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Brass Knuckles Laws in Kansas

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

Short answer: In Kansas it is a crime to knowingly sell, make, buy or possess metal knuckles (brass knuckles), along with bludgeons and sand clubs. K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(1), (b)(1), (c); 21-6602; 21-6611

Brass knucklesIn Kansas it is a crime to knowingly sell, make, buy or possess metal knuckles (brass knuckles), along with bludgeons and sand clubs. This "criminal use of weapons" is a class A nonperson misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. The ban does not apply to police officers, prison staff, or military members on official duty.
Source: K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(1), (b)(1), (c); 21-6602; 21-6611

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Are brass knuckles illegal in Kansas?
In Kansas it is a crime to knowingly sell, make, buy or possess metal knuckles (brass knuckles), along with bludgeons and sand clubs. This "criminal use of weapons" is a class A nonperson misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. The ban does not apply to police officers, prison staff, or military members on official duty.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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