No, brass knuckles are classified as “dangerous weapons” under Kansas Statutes Annotated § 21-6301, making their possession, manufacture, sale, or transport a severity-level 9 felony under state law. Local ordinances in Sedgwick County and Wyandotte County further prohibit their carry in public spaces, aligning with 2024 Kansas Attorney General guidance reinforcing strict enforcement. Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 930) does not preempt these state-level restrictions.
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Kansas
- Felony Prohibition: KSA § 21-6301 criminalizes possession of brass knuckles as a “dangerous weapon,” punishable by up to 17 months imprisonment and a $100,000 fine.
- Local Ordinances: Cities like Wichita and Kansas City, KS, impose additional municipal penalties, including fines up to $2,500 for public carry, per 2023 municipal code updates.
- Transportation Restrictions: Kansas Highway Patrol enforces § 8-1566, requiring brass knuckles to be transported unloaded and locked in a container during vehicle transit, with violations subject to misdemeanor charges.