What makes something a “metal knuckle”?

I know it sounds like an odd question, but bare with me. I just recently bought an pair of shukos (ninja climbing claws) while at my college in arizona. I plan to go back to san diego for the summer, thats where i’m from, and I wanted to make sure that bringing these items back would not be considered illegal. while searching california law, I saw no mention prohibiting A shuko, but I saw that metal knuckles are prohibited. So what I really want to know is if a shuko would be considered a metal knuckle?

Here is an excerpt from my source:

“…(7) As used in this section, “metal knuckles” means any device or instrument made wholly or partially of metal which is worn for purposes of offense or defense in or on the hand and which either protects the wearer’s hand while striking a blow or increases the force of impact from the blow or injury to the individual receiving the blow. The metal contained in the device may help support the hand or fist, provide a shield to protect it, or consist of projections or studs which would contact the individual receiving a blow.”

The 2nd source provides more direct information on the legality of Shukos in California!

Quoted from the 2nd source:

“…Disclaimer:
Hand claws are prohibited in New York, California and Massachusetts. All weapons are for demonstration or decorative purposes only. If used for demonstration, expert care and supervision should be exercised.”

I can’t say it any more directly than that disclaimer did! Prohibited … I’d keep the shukos out of California if I were you!

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What should we do on vacation in AZ (Flagstaff, Sedona or Prescott Valley)?

What should we do on vacation in AZ (Flagstaff, Sedona or Prescott Valley)?
I am planning to visit Arizona for a week long vacation in August. We have narrowed it down to three cities (no particular order):

Flagstaff is a cool town with a few things in the area. If it was me, I would check out some of the cool local scene in Flagstaff. Maybe Black Bart’s http://www.blackbartssteakhouse.com/ for dinner and Flagstaff Brewery http://www.flagbrew.com/ for some great beer.

I would suggest riding the old Grand Canyon Railway http://www.thetrain.com/ from Williams to the Grand Canyon, spend the day checking out the awesome views.

Head down the scenic road towards Sedona, check out Slide Rock state park http://azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/

Then into Sedona and check out all the art galleries and maybe a Pink Jeep Tour http://www.pinkjeep.com/

Check out Tlaquepaque in Sedona http://www.tlaq.com/ cool shops and art galleries all in a old spanish style setting.

Then head towards Jerome http://www.azjerome.com/ Old Ghost town with great views and a nice drive.

Head into Prescott http://www.cityofprescott.net/ (once was the capital of Arizona) and check out Whiskey row. Lot’s of cool old shops and things to check out around the main square. Plus The whole area from Flagstaff to Prescott is the largest Pine tree forest in all of the US.

Enjoy and I hope some of this info helped.

Also check out http://www.couchsurfing.com/ to meet up with other cool travelers and locals in the area.

One more to check out http://www.triphopping.com/ great place for sharing info you have found out on cool ways to get around or things to do while your there. It’s a new site but growing fast.

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