What is this?

[Fyrtwuck]

Looks like a broad range of definition. That Wikipedia link shows what I would have called a bolo. It makes mention of a monkeys fist which I’ve seen small versions of on key rings. Usually a steel ball inside a paracord knot.

Amazing how easy it is to break the law. Come to think of it, it’s like trying to get someone to specify a description of an “assault weapon”.

 

[dennishoddy]

I learned what a slung shot is today.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

And now it makes me wonder. What happened here in Oklahoma that caused a law to be created making it a misdemeanor and a felony?

 

[MacFromOK]

And now it makes me wonder. What happened here in Oklahoma that caused a law to be created making it a misdemeanor and a felony?

Someone probably slungshot the snot outta someone else...

 

[Fyrtwuck]

With the broad definition of “slung shot”, I can see where this would be handy for a prosecutor.



▼ Title 21 - Crimes And Punishments
§ 21-1272 - Unlawful Carry
UNLAWFUL CARRY

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her person, or in a purse or other container belonging to the person, any pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle whether loaded or unloaded or any blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or unconcealed, except this section shall not prohibit:

1. The proper use of guns and knives for hunting, fishing, educational or recreational purposes;

2. The carrying or use of weapons in a manner otherwise permitted by statute or authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act;

3. The carrying, possession and use of any weapon by a peace officer or other person authorized by law to carry a weapon in the performance of official duties and in compliance with the rules of the employing agency;

4. The carrying or use of weapons in a courthouse by a district judge, associate district judge or special district judge within this state, who is in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and whose name appears on a list maintained by the Administrative Director of the Courts; or

5. The carrying and use of firearms and other weapons provided in this subsection when used for the purpose of living history reenactment. For purposes of this paragraph, "living history reenactment" means depiction of historical characters, scenes, historical life or events for entertainment, education, or historical documentation through the wearing or use of period, historical, antique or vintage clothing, accessories, firearms, weapons, and other implements of the historical period.

B. Any person convicted of violating the foregoing provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 1276 of this title.

R.L. 1910, § 2546. Amended by Laws 1957, p. 163, § 1; Laws 1969, c. 311, § 1, emerg. eff. April 28, 1969; Laws 1993, c. 309, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 272, § 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1996, c. 191, § 2, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Laws 2003, c. 465, § 1, eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2007, c. 128, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 102, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2015, c. 197, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2016, c. 217, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.

NOTE: Laws 1993, c. 264, § 1 repealed by Laws 1994, c. 2, § 34, emerg. eff. March 2, 1994.