No, brass knuckles are classified as prohibited weapons under Peru’s Ley N° 30293 (2014), which criminalizes their manufacture, import, sale, or possession without special authorization. Violations may result in up to 8 years imprisonment per Código Penal Article 279-A, with stricter penalties if linked to organized crime. The Ministerio del Interior and Policía Nacional del Perú enforce these rules, particularly in urban areas where trafficking is monitored under Decreto Legislativo N° 1246 (2016).
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Peru
- Prohibition Status: Brass knuckles are explicitly listed as “armas prohibidas” in Decreto Supremo N° 006-2017-IN, barring civilian ownership unless granted a rare exception by the Ministerio de Defensa.
- Penalties for Possession: Unauthorized possession carries fines up to 180 UIT (S/ 855,000 in 2024) or imprisonment (3–8 years), with mandatory confiscation under Ley N° 31012 (2020).
- Border Enforcement: Customs (Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas) and the Fuerza Aérea del Perú conduct inspections at entry points, targeting undeclared weapons, including brass knuckles, under Decreto Legislativo N° 1106 (2012).