Surely the relevant part is "Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another"?Jeff White said:One word...Don't. I convicted a guy for UUW who had made knucks out of plaster cast material. You forgot to read (2).
(2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same
unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character
OC is legal in Illinois and is your best option right now.
OC = Oleoresin Capsicum / pepper sprayOC is not legal in Illinois. It is legal in Wisconsin, but not here.
(720 ILCS 5/12‑4) (from Ch. 38, par. 12‑4)
(Text of Section from P.A. 95‑236)
Sec. 12‑4. Aggravated Battery.
(a) A person who, in committing a battery, intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated battery.
(b) In committing a battery, a person commits aggravated battery if he or she:
(1) Uses a deadly weapon other than by the discharge of a firearm;