No, brass knuckles are classified as illegal weapons under Spain’s Ley de Seguridad Ciudadana (Law 4/2015) and the Reglamento de Armas (Royal Decree 137/1993). Possession, manufacture, or sale constitutes a criminal offense, punishable by fines up to €30,000 or imprisonment. The Guardia Civil’s Unidad Central Operativa de Armas y Explosivos enforces these provisions, with recent 2026 amendments tightening penalties for prohibited items.
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Spain
- Prohibited Classification: Brass knuckles fall under Categoría 4 of the Reglamento de Armas, reserved for weapons designed to inflict severe injury without sporting or professional justification.
- Strict Possession Ban: Even temporary possession (e.g., storage for a third party) triggers liability under Article 566 of the Código Penal, with aggravated penalties for intent to distribute.
- Customs Enforcement: The Agencia Tributaria and Policía Nacional monitor imports, seizing items at borders and subjecting violators to administrative sanctions under Ley Orgánica 4/2015.
Local authorities in Catalonia and the Basque Country have intensified inspections ahead of 2026, aligning with EU-wide crackdowns on bladed and impact weapons. Civil liability extends to employers or landlords unaware of prohibited items on premises, per Ley 31/1995 de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales.