No, brass knuckles are classified as prohibited weapons under Chile’s Decreto Supremo N° 867 (2007), aligning with the Ley de Control de Armas y Explosivos (Law 17.798). Their manufacture, import, sale, or possession without authorization from the Carabineros de Chile or Subsecretaría de Prevención del Delito constitutes a criminal offense, punishable by fines or imprisonment.
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Chile
- Prohibited Classification: Brass knuckles are explicitly listed in Decreto Supremo N° 867 as “armas cortopunzantes” (edged or pointed weapons), barring civilian ownership without special permits.
- Authorization Requirements: Only military, law enforcement, or licensed security personnel may possess brass knuckles, subject to rigorous background checks and justification under Reglamento de la Ley N° 17.798.
- Penalties for Violation: Unauthorized possession risks confiscation, fines up to 1,000 UTM (≈$90,000 CLP in 2024), or imprisonment for up to 5 years, per Código Penal Article 141. Recent 2026 amendments tighten enforcement, mandating digital tracking of restricted weapons.