Buying and sending brass knuckles through the mail is, in fact, illegal enough that someone could theoretically go to jail for it (but probably won't).
Presumably having been informed of its error, EA has undertaken to tersely advise the giftees on "disposing of" their "novelty" brass knuckles. Disposal is a good idea, since merely possessing the brass knuckles is against the law.
Electronic Arts today contacted game writers around the country asking them to return the brass knuckles they were sent as part of a promotion for Godfather II.
The representative that contacted me said that the company wanted to make sure that the brass knuckles were "properly disposed of." He declined to comment any further. Contacted by email Friday, an Electronic Arts spokesperson verified that the company is asking that all of the brass knuckles shipped out be returned.
Brass knuckles or metallic knuckles are illegal in many of the states that they were shipped to. They're also illegal in California, where EA is based.
In Colorado, possessing an illegal weapon is a class 1 misdemeanor, according to a Denver police spokeswoman. Illegal weapons are defined as a blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.
Electronic Arts did not respond to emails seeking comment about the legality of the items they shipped and whether they faced any legal actions for shipping them across state lines.
UPDATE: After a little research we found that according to California Penal Code even shipping brass knuckles may be illegal.
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