Do marines register their hands as deadly weapons?

Jessie Shrewsbury — Thu, 30 May 2019 16:57:27 -0400

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...

Response by SGT Nicholas M. made May 30 at 2019 5:06 PM

SGT Nicholas M. — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:06:35 -0400

Wow... This has to be a troll.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 30 at 2019 5:07 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:07:03 -0400

No but you can be sentenced for using your hands in a deadly force fight.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2019 5:46 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:46:50 -0400

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

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)

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 30 at 2019 6:10 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 30 May 2019 18:10:45 -0400

Now that is a REALLY interesting, unusual question, I've obv also heard of that whole thing, though I've of course got zero clue as to whether it's true at all, the late Dad of a good friend was an ex-POW in WW2, whom I'd gathered had been pretty highly trained in that way, though I never asked about that specific aspect...that was certainly a really good, highly unusual topic, as I'd said, major kudos on that one....

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 30 at 2019 7:03 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:03:54 -0400

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

these-hands-and-feet-are-registered-as-deadly-weapons-in-guam

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made May 30 at 2019 7:36 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:36:26 -0400

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.

Response by SPC Gary Welch made May 30 at 2019 8:10 PM

SPC Gary Welch — Thu, 30 May 2019 20:10:46 -0400

Only if your the fourth stooge wise guy eh

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made May 31 at 2019 7:57 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Fri, 31 May 2019 07:57:34 -0400

This is definitely not a thing. Besides, most Soldiers/Marines/even SOF get little training in hand to hand combat.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made May 31 at 2019 9:09 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 31 May 2019 09:09:16 -0400

There is no such thing. I hold a 3rd Degree Black Belt, MOS Qualified Infantry and Branched Infantry, Boxed and did a bit of Judo, even was tasked to train Hand to Hand in my Officer Basic Course, and I've never seen or heard of anyone registering their hands as deadly weapons.
Now if you are a professional MMA or Boxer and beat the hell out of some fool, you may be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made May 31 at 2019 10:13 AM

LCDR Joshua Gillespie — Fri, 31 May 2019 10:13:27 -0400

Nope.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2019 11:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:48:54 -0400

Yes.

Response by SFC Kory Schaubhut made Jun 5 at 2019 4:19 PM

SFC Kory Schaubhut — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:19:17 -0400

There isn't even an organization for registering "deadly weapons." There are state places to get firearm permits and some states have firearm registration. There's nowhere to register a sword or, for example, "these deadly hands."

Response by SCPO William Akin made Jun 5 at 2019 5:32 PM

SCPO William Akin — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:32:54 -0400

At my age my Reproductive organ has been registered as a DEAD Weapon...

Response by Cpl Rc Layne made Jun 6 at 2019 4:39 AM

Cpl Rc Layne — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:39:54 -0400

Yes.

Response by SP6 J R made Apr 20 at 2020 2:42 AM

SP6 J R — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:42:34 -0400

LMMFAO, Seriously? I’m just picturing your pappy telling you “ son these here hands are lethal, and are registered DEADLY WEAPONS” lol. My god I needed this. What’s extremely hilarious is you now 33. Ohhh I get it, Are you “special” bahahahahahH

Response by SP6 J R made Apr 20 at 2020 2:55 AM

SP6 J R — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:55:54 -0400

Hell yes they are. Hey while we are here. Did you hear that? NM. Sometimes I hear things. Like voices and stuff. Anywhooo, so ya. I was abducted by giant rabbits. I was taken to this magical land called Wabbitsville. It’s true. I’m pretty sure my paps hands were lethal too. Cause my mommy told my cousins sister which is my cousin too, that her fuzzzz bucket was destroyed from his hands so I’m pretty sure there deadly. Shoot, I’d say deadly as heck. Especially if they did that huh? Santa clause comes to my house 2 times a year. That’s two fingers in case you were wondering. So ya I think you should really be good so he comes see you too. Get like some new teddy bears n stuff. Magical huh? Gotta go. Can’t miss my dosage!!