Knives.

Offenders may use this unusual weapon, which appears to be a credit card. However, one edge actually is a knife knife: see cutlery. .

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may use this concealed con·ceal
tr.v. con·cealed, con·ceal·ing, con·ceals
To keep from being seen, found, observed, or discovered; hide. See Synonyms at hide¹. knife. It has a hole in the blade, which permits operation with one hand.

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Submitted by John F. Brannigan bran·ni·gan
n.
1. A noisy or confused quarrel.

2. A drinking spree; a binge.

[Probably from the name Brannigan.] , a retired law enforcement officer and weapons concealment Concealment
See also Refuge.

Ali Baba

40 thieves concealed in oil jars. [Arab. Lit.: Arabian Nights]

ark of bulrushes

Moses hidden in basket to escape infanticide. [O.T. instructor.

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Title Annotation:	Unusual Weapon
Author:	Brannigan, John F.
Publication:	The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Date:	Nov 1, 2006
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