The phrase "prohibited weapon" refers to a weapon that is not allowed to be owned, possessed, or used. It is illegal to have or use such weapons because they are considered very dangerous or harmful to individuals or society. Full definition
State law had largely only prohibited weapons possession in felony convictions. (timesunion.com)
First, the nuclear ban process demonstrated that it is much easier to prohibit weapons before they are used. (stopkillerrobots.ca)
«In the totality of the circumstances, the initial detention of the accused was reasonably necessary to respond to the seriousness of the offence and the threat to safety inherent in the presence of prohibited weapons in a public place and was temporally, geographically and logistically responsive to the circumstances known to the police. (chartercases.com)