AG Russell Sting in SoCal

there is definitely no concealed carry of fixed blades. For state law you may open carry, but many counties/ cities have laws banning open carry, thus restricting you to only folders (such as in Los Angeles)
 
I live in L.A. You can carry open with about a 3 inch blade with no problem....I also have a Sting...Which because it's sharp on both sides is illegal....easy fix....dull one side a little and use your imagination. I have carried a 4 inch Scimitar or Emerson for about 20 years and never been stopped or hassled. Use your head when carrying.

If you are a Gangbanger or skinhead covered with tattoos and body piercings over 80% of your body and carry a 12 inch Bowie you'll probably be stopped...Maybe by me...but if you dress relatively normal we probably won't even notice you.

By the way...If you pat your neck knife or EDC in your pocket when you are around us (LEO)...to make sure it's not printing on your clothes.... it's like having a neon sign on you that you are hiding SOMETHING....AKA Probable Cause.
 
T-BAG said:
I live in L.A. You can carry open with about a 3 inch blade with no problem....I also have a Sting...Which because it's sharp on both sides is illegal....easy fix....dull one side a little and use your imagination. I have carried a 4 inch Scimitar or Emerson for about 20 years and never been stopped or hassled. Use your head when carrying.
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no where in the ca penal code is a double edged knife prohibited.

fixed blades in la city or la county over 3" in length are prohibited:

la municipal code:
SEC. 55.10. CARRY KNIVES OR DAGGERS IN PLAIN VIEW PROHIBITED.
(Added by Ord. No. 162,995, Eff. 1/7/88.)

(a) As used in this section, the term “knife” or “dagger” shall include any knife, dirk or dagger having a blade 3 inches or more in length, any ice pick or similar sharp tool, any straight edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle.

(b) No person shall wear or carry in plain view any knife or dagger upon any public street or other public place or in any place open to the public.

(c) The prohibitions of this section shall not apply where a person is wearing or carrying a knife or dagger for use in a lawful occupation, for lawful recreational purposes, or as a recognized religious practice, or while the person is traveling to or returning from participation in such activity.

note it must be in plain view, ie open carry. a folder in your pocket is fine. if the clip is visible, it is arguably in violation.
 
here is the relevant county code:

13.62.010 Knives and daggers defined.

As used in this chapter, the terms “knives and daggers” shall include any knife having a blade of three inches or more in length; any spring-blade, switch-blade or snap-blade knife; any knife any blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device; any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle. (Ord. 11915 § 1, 1979.)

13.62.020 Carrying knives and daggers in plain view prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to carry on his person, in plain view, any knife or dagger. (Ord. 11915 § 2, 1979.)

13.62.030 Exemptions to chapter applicability.

The foregoing restrictions shall not be deemed to prohibit the carrying of ordinary tools or equipment for use in a lawful occupation or for the purpose of lawful recreation, or where the carrying of a knife or dagger is a recognized religious practice. (Ord. 11915 § 3, 1979.)

13.62.040 Violation--Penalty.

Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 11915 § 4, 1979.)
 
What about wearing a fixed blade neck knife around your neck?
If it's on the outside of your shirt it is ok?
If it's inside your shirt it's a felony???

I live in Santa Barbara County
No weird LA type laws that i know of
We just got imbeciles in the DA and Sheriff Offices
:mad:

I like wearing my cheapo Smith and Wesson neck knife sometimes in public...........
 
Yeah it seems that "worn openly ABOUT THE WAIST" is pretty vague
I guess i could get a LONG neck chain and have it hanging down by my groin area!!!!
 
MORIMOTOM: So I can carry, let's say a Busse BATAC, in plain view, in Los Angeles county if I am hiking, fishing, or some other form of recreation? Is that correct?

13.62.030 Exemptions to chapter applicability.

The foregoing restrictions shall not be deemed to prohibit the carrying of ordinary tools or equipment for use in a lawful occupation or for the purpose of lawful recreation, or where the carrying of a knife or dagger is a recognized religious practice. (Ord. 11915 § 3, 1979.)

Now what about keeping one in my vehicle in a BOB or glove box? In L.A. county? L.A. city?

Thanks. :)
 
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