In 2017, law enforcement convicted 93 people of possession of brass phalanges, according to the Dallas Morning News. Moody, a former prosecutor, said the law was often used to target youth of color. Supporters of the law argued that “ankles are primarily a defensive tool,” the summary says, and should not be associated with “explosive weapons, machine guns and other prohibited weapons.” And for that, she was arrested. Percussion rings are illegal in many countries, including Hong Kong, Belgium, Bosnia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Some countries have specific regulations for percussion rings. For example, in Serbia, percussion rings are legal to buy for people over the age of 16, but cannot be worn in public. In the United States, there are no federal laws regulating brass knuckles; However, there are various laws in states, counties, and cities that prohibit their sale or possession. Impact rings can usually be purchased at markets or from companies that manufacture belt buckles and other metal products (if legal). As of September 1, 2019, it is legal in Texas to possess percussion rings for self-defense. Previously, carrying or possessing was an offence punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 or one year in prison. In Wisconsin, it is not illegal to own brass knuckles in a home; However, percussion rings cannot be worn hidden without permission to wear concealed.
Failure to comply with this law will result in a Category A offence. Percussion rings have been banned in Missouri until 2022. On August 28, 2022, a law was passed that repeals the prohibition and act of selling and possessing brass knuckles. This law also repeals previous prohibitions on silencers and switching blade knives. Percussion rings of any kind and material are prohibited in Michigan. This includes anything in the shape of a brass percussion ring, including jewelry, bags, pendants, or necklaces. The manufacture, sale or possession of percussion rings are criminal charges that result in a fine of up to $2500 and imprisonment for up to five years. Percussion rings are legal in South Carolina and you don`t need a secret wearing permit. Percussion rings are not allowed in schools or hospitals. It is illegal to possess percussion rings if they are used with the intent to commit a crime. Starting in September, you can wear percussion rings to defend yourself if you find yourself in a tricky situation at Lone Star State.
In Delaware, it is illegal to wear percussion rings without a concealed wear permit. The first violations of this law will result in criminal charges. California imposes a strict ban on all types of percussion rings, whether metal or plastic. This includes selling, buying, using, transporting, repairing, lending and manufacturing. Violation of this law places a person in a California state prison or in a prison. Currently, the Texas Criminal Code, Section 46.05, contains percussion rings as an unaffordable weapon, and having them in your possession, repairing or selling them is considered a Class A offense. In Texas, Class A offenses include up to a year in prison and up to a $4,000 fine. “Ankles” are defined in the Criminal Code as any instrument consisting of finger rings or protective devices made of a hard substance and used for the purpose of causing serious bodily harm or death.
Self-defense items, including hard plastic percussion rings and key chains, will be legal for Texans starting Sept. 1. Percussion rings of any kind and material are prohibited in Illinois. This includes anything in the shape of a brass percussion ring, including jewelry, bags, pendants, or necklaces. Wearing or owning brass knuckles is illegal in Illinois, and using brass knuckles to injure oneself is a criminal offense. Percussion rings are illegal in Washington. Possession, distribution or manufacture of percussion rings is considered a serious offence punishable by fines of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. Percussion rings are illegal to own and wear in Rhode Island. Failure to comply with this law will result in an offence punishable by fines of up to $1,000 and one year in prison. It is illegal to wear brass phalanges in Virginia without a hidden firearms license. Failure to comply with this law will result in an offence punishable by fines of up to $2,500 and one year in prison.
Secondary offenders face a criminal complaint. Percussion rings are illegal in Colorado. These include percussion rings that are used as jewelry, accessories or any other element that exposes them. Failure to comply with this law can result in a person being fined $1,000 and one year in prison. The state is also ending police harassment of children`s limousine stands, a move that, in conjunction with the Schlagring Act, strongly suggests that the Texas legislature be working hard for a pre-teen district. It`s all part of a huge list of new laws that will go into effect in Texas over the weekend and will also end the panopticon of red light cameras across the state and increase DWI fines.
