8 Self-Defense Weapons That Are Illegal In Michigan

You could be charged with a crime if you get caught with any of these self-defense weapons!

While protecting yourself is also a priority, know what you can and cannot carry to protect yourself further.

What weapons can you carry? Which ones can you not carry in Michigan?

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The law is very clear on what you can and cannot carry or use as self-defense.

Ann Arbor District Library shared that,

"You can get 5 years and a $2,500 fine in Michigan for possession of machine guns, silencers, bombs, incendiary devices, blackjacks, gas ejecting devices (such as tear gas pens or guns, mace, etc.), sand clubs, and brass knuckles."

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What weapons are illegal in Michigan?

8 Self-Defense Weapons That Are Illegal In Michigan

Battle Axes

Nunchucks

Brass Knuckles

Batons

Swords

Clubs

Spears

Sais

While these weapons can be interesting to look at, you should probably simply keep them at home hang up on display, or out of the way.

Besides those 8 weapons, there are some stipulations that you should consider as well.

Knives can be a little dicey when it comes to what you can and cannot carry on your person.

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You can own almost any knife in Michigan, but you are not allowed to carry them all on you.

You can carry the following knives:

However, you can not have any double-edged stabbing knife that cannot fold like a dagger, dirk, or stiletto. You can also not have any double-edged automatic knife.