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The slungshot was often used as a civilian or improvised weapon; however, the rope length became much shorter when used as a weapon. The cord is tied around the wrist, and the weight is carried in the hand or the pocket of the user. A slungshot may be swung in a manner similar to that of a flail. Carrying or attempting to use a Slungshot is a felony in the states of California, Oklahoma, and Michigan. It is a gross misdemeanor in the State of Nevada and Washington State. In Massachusetts it can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the circumstances.

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  • The slungshot was often used as a civilian or improvised weapon; however, the rope length became much shorter when used as a weapon. The cord is tied around the wrist, and the weight is carried in the hand or the pocket of the user. A slungshot may be swung in a manner similar to that of a flail. Carrying or attempting to use a Slungshot is a felony in the states of California, Oklahoma, and Michigan. It is a gross misdemeanor in the State of Nevada and Washington State. In Massachusetts it can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the circumstances.
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  • The slungshot was often used as a civilian or improvised weapon; however, the rope length became much shorter when used as a weapon. The cord is tied around the wrist, and the weight is carried in the hand or the pocket of the user. A slungshot may be swung in a manner similar to that of a flail. Slungshots were widely used by criminals and street gang members in the 19th Century. They had the advantage of being easy to make, silent, and very effective, particularly against an unsuspecting opponent. This gave them a dubious reputation, similar to that carried by switchblade knives in the 1950s, and they were outlawed in many jurisdictions. The use as a criminal weapon continued at least up until the early 1920s. Carrying or attempting to use a Slungshot is a felony in the states of California, Oklahoma, and Michigan. It is a gross misdemeanor in the State of Nevada and Washington State. In Massachusetts it can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the circumstances.
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