Code RS 14:95 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons (4) (b) sets out the exceptions to the laws referred to in (4) (a) above. It is illegal to carry a knife with a blade greater than 3.5″ in schools, colleges or seminaries. (Source 1), (Source 2) Getting caught or crossing a state`s borders with an illegal knife or blade can lead to serious consequences such as fines or even jail time, so it`s important to know your state`s knife laws and the knife laws of each state you`re traveling to. It`s important to remember that state laws aren`t always the same as local or federal laws. Each state has its own law when it comes to wearing a switching blade, and the only federal law is the Switchblade Knife Act of 1958 and the amendment to the 2009 law that applies to people traveling between states and abroad. To better understand each law, below are the 50 states and their knife laws. Switches are now legal in Louisiana. The law has just been amended and signed by the governor. The knife laws in Louisiana are quite relaxing. Offset blades or automatic knives are considered one of the most dangerous weapons in other states. Louisiana has also illegally or banned this type of knife.
It really pushes it, but what about swords under 36 inches. Most karambits are solid blades or traditional pocket knives, so I say this is legal for hidden or open carrying bags Only Balisongs and Switchblades are banned in Hawaii. Any other type of knife is legal. Selling or providing a knife to a minor who is not an ordinary pocket knife is illegal. It is illegal to carry knives in schools, polling stations, courts, professional sporting events and other places. (Source 1), (Source 2) This means that it is illegal for you to hide a switching knife or an automatic knife. We can conclude that it is legal to carry an automatic knife if it is obviously NOT hidden on your body. Balisongs, bowies, dirks, daggers, stiletto heels, ballistic knives, camouflaged knives, switching blades and automatic knives are all legal to own.
It is illegal for convicted offenders, refugees or those subject to a domestic violence protection order to possess even a knife. It is legal to open any type of knife, but it is illegal to hide the wearing of dirk, dagger, stiletto heel or any other blade over 3.5″ in length. However, previous court cases in Nebraska appear to have ignored the 3.5-inch law and have consistently found people guilty of illegally wearing hidden “dangerous instruments” for hiding knives under 3.5. You also can`t hide a knife with a blade greater than 3.5″ in your vehicle. Again, however, previous court cases seem to make the secret wearing of any type of blade, regardless of its length, a legal responsibility for those who do. Local laws may apply. Any blade larger than 2.5 inches and transported to school open or concealed is illegal, and pocket knives are the only legal form. It is illegal, without hiding permission, to wear a dirk, a bowie or a dagger with a blade of more than 4″. You can`t hide a knife while you`re drunk, even if you have a license.
Having a knife in your car that is not visible from the outside could be considered a hidden knife. You may not sell dirks, daggers and bowies to anyone under the age of 18. (Source) Balisongs, switching blades, automatic knives, ballistic knives, dirks, daggers, stiletto heels, push knives, knives with percussion rings, camouflaged knives, Bowie knives, large knives, throwing stars and throwing knives are all legal to own. There is no ban on knives. It is illegal to carry, open or hide switching blades, dirks, daggers, stiletto heels, ballistic knives, double-edged knives and ankle knives. Wearing something that is perceived as dangerous is illegal while you are disturbing the peace or being arrested. Files, Swiss Army knives and kitchen knives can be transported legally, as long as you do not behave dangerously. Balisongs are considered unused combat knives (although their original creation in the Philippines was a utility knife), so even if they are less than 5″, they can still be considered a dangerous weapon. Camouflaged knives can be owned, but must be left at home. Transporting them out of your home is considered a secret transport and is illegal.
The secret carrying of a “dangerous weapon” is illegal unless you have a permit. Being within 1000` of a school with a gun is illegal. (Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) My husband is currently detained and on parole for “illegally carrying a weapon” whose blade was 4 inches high and hidden in a case on the side. Please help me understand if this violates his probation. Double-edged blades are illegal. (Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) You can fight for your country at the age of 18 with almost any type of knife, rifle or grenade, but be careful on American soil! Your great-grandfather was allowed to fight with a knife with percussion rings during World War 1, but please don`t keep it as a family legacy. It`s illegal! It is legal to own and carry a knife in Louisiana, but not legal to hide the carrying of an automatic blade or other automatic knife. If the knife has a preloaded lock in the closing position and you need to use inertia (i.e. sliding your wrist or fingers) to open it, you can hide or open it.
You can open and hide any knife except an automatic knife. A knife used as a “rescue knife” must not have a blade more than 5 inches in length. It is legal to own a gravity knife, switching blade, Balisong, Balisong trainer, ballistic knives, dirks, daggers, stabbing knives, bowies and stiletto heels. There are no types of illegal knives in Ohio other than ballistic knives. It is illegal to hide the carrying of a lethal weapon. “Deadly weapon” can have an incredibly wide range of meanings, so be careful. Dirks, daggers, stabbed knives, switching blades, balisongs, gravity knives and stiletto heels can be considered lethal weapons in Ohio. You can carry any type of knife on your person or in your vehicle. You cannot carry a dangerous weapon in a school zone or courthouse. You may also meet officials who have a different interpretation of this law that you sometimes keep or try to confiscate your knife as “illegal”, in which case you choose to do so is up to you. Civil disobedience rarely gets a good night`s sleep, but it also doesn`t give up a beautiful piece.
Tennessee has laws about rock-solid knives. It is legal to own any type of knife. Neither open nor hidden port is illegal if you have no malicious intent. If you want to hurt someone, then the law becomes very confusing. Don`t carry a knife on school or university campuses. (Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) It is legal to own dirks, daggers, stabbed knives, bowies, switching blades, automatic knives, ballistic knives, gravimeters, balisongs, balisong sneakers and stiletto heels.