{"data":{"id":"us-vt/13-v.s.a.-4001","jurisdiction":"us-vt","citation":"13 V.S.A. § 4001","heading":"Slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles—Use or possession","body":"A person who uses a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles or similar weapon against another person, or attempts so to do, or who possesses a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles, or similar weapon, with intent so to use it, shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. The provisions of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer as to the possession and use of a blackjack, billy club, or night stick.","path":["Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure","Chapter 085: Weapons","Subchapter 001: GENERALLY"],"source_url":"https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/085/04001","current_through":"2025 session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T17:16:58Z","sha256":"2942f66e1dc901a9d523431e79f3efedf773449a05fdc8901334d494cf0450b9","source_id":"us-vt","stale":false,"prev":"us-vt/13-v.s.a.-3904-3906","next":"us-vt/13-v.s.a.-4002"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}