👉 A weapon, in legal and general terms, is any object capable of inflicting harmful or deadly injury upon a person. This definition encompasses a broad range of items, from traditional firearms and knives to improvised weapons made from everyday objects. The key aspects are its potential to cause physical harm or death, making it a tool of violence or aggression. The classification of an object as a weapon often depends on its design, intended use, and the context in which it is employed.