The knife laws in Alabama are very vague, they state you cant carry concealed a bowie or knife of similar likeness. What does this mean? I want to buy a small fixed blade to EDC because i like fixed blades more than folders. But the vague laws have me worried , what can i carry as a fixed blade without causing trouble? Concealed or OC? I want to carry a ka-bar TDI or something similar. Any insight is appreciated.
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Alabama fixed blade carry
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This is a good question.My edc is a hand made in my shop.3" fixed blade.With the right shirt on it is "concealed".However I have never had anyone say anything even when i carry some of my larger blades.
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It is very vague and mostly left up to the interpretation of the local district attorney. However, case law so far, seems to suggest that a fixed blade with a blade length of 4" or less, 11" over all, that can be concealed in a normal pants pocket, is OK. This of course does not take into consideration any local city ordinances, and of course open carry is OK.
I'm a police officer and this is what a da told me. Most police won't know what the exact law is either because it's so vague.
I'm a police officer and this is what a da told me. Most police won't know what the exact law is either because it's so vague.
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