Posted on May 30, 2019
Do marines register their hands as deadly weapons?
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I was told growing up by my parents, both in the Marine Corp, that my father had his hands registered as deadly weapons. (I’m now 33) Lately this topic came up with a friend who had an abusive husband (former Army) and said his hands were registered and it was supposedly going to hold up in court. My boyfriend is arguing with me that no such thing can occur- registering your hands. Could somebody please lead me in the right direction with some documentation or something that this is factual or a myth...
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If they did, what would happen if a court denied them the privilege of carrying a deadly weapon, as can be done with a pistol? Amputation isn't pretty and could be considered inhumane.
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This requires no documentation, no this is not a thing, alternatively show me documentation that it is so. Which federal or state statute covers registering hands as a deadly weapon? I'm afraid people have pulled one over on you.
Except in Guam. apparently according to the Washington Post....but check the date it was published. April Fools? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/03/31/these-hands-and-feet-are-registered-as-deadly-weapons-in-guam/?utm_term=.86f07b3217ba
I did see what appears to be an official certificate issued by the Guam Department of Taxation and Revenue. Here is the statute: http://www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GCA/10gca/10gc062.pdf
Except in Guam. apparently according to the Washington Post....but check the date it was published. April Fools? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/03/31/these-hands-and-feet-are-registered-as-deadly-weapons-in-guam/?utm_term=.86f07b3217ba
I did see what appears to be an official certificate issued by the Guam Department of Taxation and Revenue. Here is the statute: http://www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GCA/10gca/10gc062.pdf
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Your parents were pulling your leg. Marines have never had their hands registered as deadly weapons, nor has the Army. I challenge you to find documentation that this actually occurs in the Marine Corps or any branch. You will not find anything. Listen to your boyfriend.
https://www.quora.com/Are-my-hands-lethal-weapons-if-I-have-served-in-the-military
https://www.quora.com/Are-my-hands-lethal-weapons-if-I-have-served-in-the-military
Are my hands lethal weapons if I have served in the military? - Quora
The old wive’s tale about “registering your hands as lethal weapons” is just that, nonsense. (Used to be mentioned in regards to boxers)
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