Brass Knuckles Laws in Minnesota

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

Short answer: It is a crime to make, transfer or possess metal knuckles in Minnesota. A violation is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, or up to 364 days and/or $3,000 if committed in a school, park or public housing zone. Minn. Stat. §609.66 subd. 1(a)(4), (b)

Brass knuckles	It is a crime to make, transfer or possess metal knuckles in Minnesota. A violation is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, or up to 364 days and/or $3,000 if committed in a school, park or public housing zone. Source: Minn. Stat. §609.66 subd. 1(a)(4), (b)

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Are brass knuckles illegal in Minnesota?

It is a crime to make, transfer or possess metal knuckles in Minnesota. A violation is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, or up to 364 days and/or $3,000 if committed in a school, park or public housing zone.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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