Other weapons

Dangerous products or services
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The following is not allowed:

red x mark Ads for knives that are designed or promoted in modern-day usage as products that can be used to injure an opponent in sport, self-defense, or combat

red x mark Ads for any knife design that provides a confrontational advantage, including disguised appearance or assisted-opening mechanism

Examples (non-exhaustive): Switchblades, fighting knives, sword-canes, balisongs, military knives, push daggers, throwing axes

red x mark Ads for any other product that's designed to in modern-day usage injure an opponent in sport, self-defense, or combat

Examples (non-exhaustive): Throwing stars, brass knuckles, tasers, pepper spray

red x mark Ads for instructional content about the assembly, enhancement, or acquisition of any product covered under the Other Weapons policy

Examples (non-exhaustive): Guides, software, or equipment for 3D printing of push daggers, brass knuckles, throwing stars

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