No, brass knuckles are classified as prohibited weapons under Egypt’s 2018 Arms and Ammunition Law (Law No. 149/2018), enforced by the Ministry of Interior’s Arms and Ammunition Department. Possession, manufacture, or trafficking risks imprisonment (up to life) and fines up to EGP 100,000, with no civilian exemptions for self-defense.
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Egypt
- Prohibition Status: Explicitly listed in Annex II of Law No. 149/2018 as a “dangerous weapon,” barring civilian ownership.
- Penalties: Violations trigger Articles 23–25 of the same law, mandating 5–15 years’ imprisonment and asset seizures for trafficking.
- Enforcement: The Central Security Forces conduct periodic inspections, particularly in tourist zones and border areas, with 2026 plans to expand AI-driven surveillance for illegal arms detection.
Local courts have upheld convictions for brass knuckles under “unauthorized weapon” clauses, even in cases of alleged self-defense. Foreign nationals face deportation post-sentencing. The law’s ambiguity on “imitation” knuckles (e.g., plastic replicas) remains unresolved, though customs seizures suggest a broad interpretation.