Understanding the Legality of Brass Knuckles in Louisiana

Selby TVR are the premier specialists in TVR cars. TVR is an acronym of the founder’s name; Trevor Wilkinson. TVR is a British marque that is well-known for its sports cars. Some of the services offered by Selby TVR include car storage, repairs, servicing, upgrades and bespoke parts manufacture.

Consider this: Brass knuckles are a form of self-protection that goes back many years, to an extent. Many people can remember the movie “Protect The King”, where an attempt was made on Elvis Presley’s life while he was in Hawaii. That event sparked an episode that dropped in on the world: Elvis bought himself a special version of brass knuckles that he wore as a ring, so he wouldn’t have to feel as though he didn’t have the protection he needed. However, here in Louisiana, the laws around carrying, owning and the legality of brass knuckles are all a bit confusing. And rather than being set in stone like the laws surrounding driving your TVR off the showroom floor and onto the road, these do not follow great patterns. What might be legal for one state to own and possess may not be legal in the next. So, let’s take a look at when it is legal to carry brass knuckles in Louisiana.

Any time that you want to consider carrying a firearm (or any weapon for self-protection), then it is your own responsibility to check the carrying laws and restrictions in your state and city (if applicable). Below are some brief guidelines to consider – please note, however, that we don’t offer legal advice and it is still your own responsibility to know the law and seek out assistance and advice as necessary.

You also need to think about the concealed carry laws in Louisiana – and how that could apply to you when it comes to storing and transporting your car. Concealed carry does not only apply to the guns but emulates the laws on carrying weapons as well. In other words, you may have a concealed carry license that permits you to carry a gun or pistol – but if that license doesn’t extend to carry brass knuckles (for example), then you are breaking the law when you put that alongside your pistol and think that, because you can carry a gun, you can also carry brass knuckles. It’s important to know the laws and what they mean before you wind up in jail.

You also need to think about the changes that have happened in legislation over the years and how that maps to your car. Over the years, there have been a number of changes to the way that people modify their vehicles, such as the process to import cars into America, especially those that do not have classic parts. These changes are often seen along the lines of those around brass knuckles and Louisiana law. For example, there was legislation that came into effect in 2019 that banned brass knuckles in the state of Louisiana. However, it attempted to put a ban on brass knuckles that lacked finger holes, which could then be exempt from that ban. Therefore, future changes to the law may be able to lift the ban on brass knuckles but because of their physical appearance.

Even the mere assumption that you had something illegal (such as brass knuckles) on you or in your car can be enough to get you dragged in front of the judge and slapped with a hefty fine and legal fees. In fact, possessing illegal objects is an offense that carries a fine of up to $500 and a year in prison. However, if you do have something illegal on you or in your car, then you may also be charged with the more serious offense of weapons possession and await a much harsher penalty. As you can probably guess, this has much steeper fines and sentencing guidelines.