Vermont § 4001 Slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles—Use or possession

Vermont Statutes

§ 4001 — Slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles—Use or possession

Vermont § 4001

Title 13Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Ch. 85Chapter 085: Weapons

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 4001 (2026).

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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 not more than five years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. The provisions of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer as to the possession and use of a blackjack, billy club, or night stick.

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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 not more than five years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. The provisions of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer as to the possession and use of a blackjack, billy club, or night stick.