weapon. offenses

One of the most common ways gun rights are taken away is through weapon offenses. A weapon offense is any crime that involves the use or possession of a weapon. This can include anything from using a weapon to committing a robbery to carrying an unlicensed firearm in public. Depending on the severity of the offense, penalties can range from a fine to imprisonment. In some cases, weapon offenses can also...

A spoon, a knife, a gun, what do all these things have in common? They can all be used to wound or kill someone. Does this mean that these items (as well as all things that can harm) are weapons? LAWFUL INTERPRETATION OF A WEAPON Under most legislation, a "dangerous weapon" can be described in two categories: A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; or A knife, bludgeon, or any various other weapons,...