Messer (weapon) of several "Fechtbücher" (fighting manuals) of the 14th and 15th centuries, including that of Johannes Lecküchner (dealing with the "langes messer"), the "Codex Wallerstein", Hans Talhoffer, Paulus Kal and Albrecht Dürer. Messer (weapon) A messer (German for "knife") is a single-edged sword with a knife-like hilt construction. While the various names are often used synonymously, messers are divided into two types: "Lange Messer" ("long knives") are one-handed swords used by Bourgeoisie (middle-class civilians) for personal self-defence. They were about a meter long and may have evolved from the "Bauernwehr" ("peasant's sidearm"). They are also known as "Großes Messer" (Great Knife).
Luke Messer if it is legal for medicinal purposes in their state of residence. In 2012, the National Rifle Association gave Messer an "A" rating for his gun-related voting record. Messer opposes restrictions on gun purchases. Messer and his wife Jennifer have two daughters and one son. Luke and Jennifer Messer are the authors of a children's book, "Hoosier Heart". Messer was cited for driving under the influence (DUI) in 1990 and 1996. Following Messer's election to Congress, he sold his house in Shelbyville, Indiana and moved to McLean, Virginia, a Washington, D.C. suburb. He is now listed as a registered voter