### Question
What is the definition of dangerous weapon?


### Answer
The definition of **dangerous weapon** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 1992*:

> a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, including a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2½ inches in length and a box cutter

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1992*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 97-RAILROAD CARRIERS AND MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ON LAND, ON WATER, OR THROUGH THE AIR**

