Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 4001: Slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles—Use or possession A person who uses a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles or similar weapon against another person, or attempts so to do, or who possesses a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles, or similar weapon, with intent so to use it, shall be imprisoned

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What this law says, in plain English

A person who uses or attempts to use a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles, or similar weapon against another, or possesses such a weapon intending to use it, may be imprisoned up to five years or fined up to $1,000. Law enforcement officers are exempt.

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