Pen. Code, § 21810 · Chapter 2. Metal Knuckles
Pen. Code, § 21810
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Division 2 of Title 2, any person in this state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, lends, or possesses any metal knuckles is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 43, Sec. 95. (SB 1023) Effective June 27, 2012.
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