Like firearms laws, knife laws vary from state and like firearms laws, the variances can be surprising.
It is critical that you know the laws of the state you live in but also any state you visit.
Don't assume that the laws are the same – because chances are they are not.
New York State, a fairly liberal place, for instance, has almost no restrictions while Mississippi, a fairly conservative place, actually has a lot of restrictions and prohibitions.
California's laws are geared very particularly at stopping criminals, while Tennessee's laws are more convoluted than clear, both in intent and practical application.
Several states tend to be even more restrictive or confusing. Check out our comprehensive list and if your state did not make the cut, it is because they either had few laws or the laws were crystal clear in both intent and practical application.
See what your state has in store for you…
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Pretty sure there weren’t all the states listed. I missed colorado
If you don’t mind me sharing this link it’s for knife laws here in California. http://www.knifeup.com/california-knife-and-balisong-law/ It’s a small article but worth the read if your a avid knife carrier like myself.
“If your state isn’t listed, it’s because they have very few laws or they are crystal clear in their intent”
Thank I needed to know this. I had an encounter on father’s day.
South Carolina does not consider a knife a weapon! Unless it is being used to commit a Crime!….. It wasn’t on the list!
Any links or anything else on Colorado law?
Thanks for the info
@[1475388972:2048:Eddie Diaz]
http://www.knifeup.com/florida-knife-laws-explained/
Be Careful…a couple of the links are SPAM and locked up my computer!
Word u already on top of that lmao!!
When it says you can’t carry a knife that is a certain length does it mean whole knife or just blade?
? Ark. ?
Even with a concealed carry permit, MS is a open carry state as well. Other then skinning a deer or possibly a cord/belt you can keep the knife.
Thanks
We don’t mind at all. Thanks for sharing @[505475651:2048:Don Rogelio Roger Solis]
No knife law in the Cons$#%&!@*ution, so I’m good.
@[100000159826708:2048:Nicholas Estes]
@[1288822397:2048:Avery Branch] carry
My state laws regarding knives is fairly nonexistant. Alabama is totally cool with people buying knives.
That is usually talking about the blade length itself not the handle
Tennessee is a any blade except auto openers .
You can carry any blade in TN?
I believe, after Nov. 1 you can carry a switchblade in Oklahoma.
Jesus, why are you guys so afraid? Why am i not?
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Time to wake up to the real world
ND knife laws are great. Conceal up to 5inch blade w no permit needed, open carry any length no permit needed. I wear my KABAR everywhere I go and nobody cares. Its just great lol
wrong Oklahoma just legalized carry of switchblade knives.
Never bring a knife to a gunfight…lol.
Just one. Not for use on people.
That’s why I keep my$#%&!@*in Tennessee I don’t know rules in other states
No mention of Connecticut knife laws!
Never take a knife to a gun fight.
I carry a gun and a knife, i case you need both