No, brass knuckles are classified as prohibited weapons under Argentina’s Ley Nacional de Armas de Fuego, Municiones y Explosivos (Ley 20.429/1973) and its 2023 amendments. Their manufacture, sale, or possession without special authorization from the Reglamento de Armas y Explosivos is criminalized, with penalties including fines up to ARS 1,000,000 and imprisonment under Código Penal Article 189 bis.
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Argentina
- Prohibition Status: Deemed “armas blancas prohibidas” (prohibited bladed/impact weapons) under Decreto 602/2023, aligning with 2026 Mercosur firearms harmonization protocols.
- Authorization Exceptions: Only military, law enforcement, or licensed collectors may possess brass knuckles, requiring approval from the Agencia Nacional de Regulación del Control de Armas (ANRCA).
- Penalties for Violation: Unauthorized possession triggers Ley 24.452 (firearms trafficking), with mandatory judicial proceedings and asset forfeiture under Ley 27.444 (2025 anti-illegal arms law).
Recent enforcement trends show provincial courts (e.g., Buenos Aires, Córdoba) prosecuting cases under Ley 27.347 (2024 cybercrime-linked arms trafficking), where brass knuckles are treated as “equipment for violent acts.” Civilian ownership remains virtually impossible due to ANRCA’s restrictive licensing criteria.