Definition of an offensive weapon?

• A. Any item made, adapted, or carried with the intention of causing injury
• B. Only items designed to injure
• C. Items intended for self-defense
• D. Items used in sporting events

Answer: (A)

An offensive weapon is defined by the intention to cause injury, not by the object’s name or original use. The law covers any article that is made, adapted, or carried with the purpose of harming someone. This broad view means an item doesn’t have to be originally designed to injure; it can be modified to be more dangerous or carried with the intent to injure. That central requirement—intent to cause injury—is what makes something an offensive weapon.

This is why the best answer describes any item made, adapted, or carried with the intention of causing injury. It captures items designed to injure, items altered to increase potential harm, and items carried with bad intent, regardless of their normal purpose.

In contrast, focusing only on items designed to injure is too narrow; many everyday objects can become offensive weapons if someone intends to use them to harm. Items intended for self-defense aren’t a automatic shield, because the key factor is the intent to injure. And sporting equipment is generally allowed in its proper sporting context; the weapon concern arises when an item is carried with the intent to harm outside sport.