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Brass Knuckles Laws in Utah

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

Short answer: Utah has no state law that specifically bans brass knuckles. The Weapons chapter does not list knuckles; like other non-firearm objects, they can be treated as a "dangerous weapon" based on how they are used or intended to be used. Utah Code § 76-11-101(3); Title 76, ch. 11 (reviewed)

Brass knucklesUtah has no state law that specifically bans brass knuckles. The Weapons chapter does not list knuckles; like other non-firearm objects, they can be treated as a "dangerous weapon" based on how they are used or intended to be used.
Reviewed Utah Code Title 76, Chapter 11 (Weapons), as in the Title 76 PDF effective 7/1/2026, on 2026-10-31; no provision found naming knuckles or brass knuckles.
Source: Utah Code § 76-11-101(3); Title 76, ch. 11 (reviewed)

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Are brass knuckles illegal in Utah?
Utah has no state law that specifically bans brass knuckles. The Weapons chapter does not list knuckles; like other non-firearm objects, they can be treated as a "dangerous weapon" based on how they are used or intended to be used.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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