Are Brass Knuckles Illegal? Laws in All 50 States
Brass knuckles are banned even at home in 13 states and D.C., and 19 more limit how you carry them. One row per state, each read from the statute.
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Rechargeable Hand Warmers: Recall Check and Runtime Chart
Three rechargeable hand warmer recalls in 2026, one row per model number, plus five warmers with no recall found, compared on each maker's own runtime, battery and p...
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The core of an everyday carry kit. What EDC means, what belongs in a starter loadout, how the gear is changing, and the pieces that earn their pocket space.
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Vortex Defender-ST vs. CCW vs. XL: Footprint and Fit
The Defender-ST, CCW, XL and ST Enclosed Solar side by side from Vortex’s own manuals, plus how the ST mounts on each kind of slide cut.
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CrossBreed LightGuard: Light-Bearing Holster Fit and Price
The CrossBreed LightGuard is a two-piece light-bearing holster with a replaceable Kydex light shell. Here is its price, the 31 lights and lasers on CrossBreed’s fit list, the carry options and the accessories that fit it.
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Crossbar Lock Knives Are Everywhere. Here’s What Separates Them.
Crossbar lock knives now start under $70. Compare AXIS, DuraLock, XR, Ram-Lok and Vosteed’s new Ball Roll Bar, and see which upgrades earn the price in 2026.
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Pocket Power: Which EDC Flashlight Battery You Should Actually Carry
Heavy use? Carry an 18650. Need it to vanish in a pocket? An 18350 or built-in USB-C light. Keep CR123A or lithium AA as backup.
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TSA Rules for EDC Gear: Every Item, Carry-On and Checked
Fifty everyday-carry items mapped to what US airport screening actually permits, with the exact federal regulation behind each rule — including the lighter exemption whose DOT permits expired in 2012 and 2017.
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The Best Steel Targets for Pistol Practice (2026 Guide)
Steel targets give instant, audible feedback and last for years. The best steel targets for pistol practice, plus our top reactive pick.
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Best Multitool for Everyday Carry (2026 Guide): 7 Top Picks Compared
The best EDC multitools for 2026, from the new MagnaCut Leatherman Arc to a $45 Victorinox classic — 7 picks with manufacturer-verified specs, ranked by how you carry.
