The term weapon is defined in Georgia Code Section 16-11-127.1 (and for the purpose of this policy), includes any object which is, or may be used, to inflict bodily injury or to place another in fear for personal safety or wellbeing.

The following things may be defined as dangerous weapons:  any pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any dirk, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, any stun gun or taser, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife, straight-edge razor or razor blade, spring stick, metal knucks, chains, blackjack, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a way as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nunchaku, or fighting chain, throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind.

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