Knowing it is our right the bear arms, does anyone find difficulty with the law when wearing a dagger on your belt?
I really hate all the rules about length that state and city ordinances maintain. I like to carry a nine inch tanto, but I must do so in a conceiled manner, and this I understand is a felony. I would love to be able to carry a knife openly without fear of some legal official informing me that my knife is too long.
I really hate all the rules about length that state and city ordinances maintain. I like to carry a nine inch tanto, but I must do so in a conceiled manner, and this I understand is a felony. I would love to be able to carry a knife openly without fear of some legal official informing me that my knife is too long.
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Re: Knives and the law
Fri, December 16, 2005 - 2:11 PMI humbly submit that you *contact* said legal officials and get their input.
I leanred that in my own community, I may carry any length of blade if it is openly carried (except daggers or dirks). Concealed blades are the ones with maximum length restrictions.
I have, on two occasion, seen folk walking around in town with swords on. No costumes, no historical events going on, just a person with a sword hanging at hip.
Mind you - the stores and eating places might not let you in the door with lots of blade hanging on you...
I also learned that while it is possible to get a concealed carry permit for firearms here, one cannot get concealed carry permit for blades. Go figure. -
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Re: Knives and the law
Mon, December 19, 2005 - 8:01 AMIn California, I believe that the permit is to carry concealed WEAPONS, not just firearms. Of course check with your local law enforcement or attorney.
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Re: Knives and the law
Sun, April 23, 2006 - 12:06 PM<<I also learned that while it is possible to get a concealed carry permit for firearms here, one cannot get concealed carry permit for blades. Go figure.>>
I like both guns and knives and I think there are some goofy bits in comparing laws that ought to be improved.
As you note, concealed carry permits often don't include knives. Also, many states have preemption laws which say that incividual cities or counties can't enact laws stricter than the states. Makes it easier to stay legal than the situation with knives, where you either take your chances or have to research laws in specific towns...
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