CO knife laws.

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I'm heading to CO for a ski trip in march, and was wondering if they have any silly laws. I will do some more in depth research when I get home from work, but I'm curious about laws they might have that are a little vague(like NYC). I would assume their laws would be ok since they have a pretty vast wilderness, but you know what they say about assuming. I mainly carry a large folder and an izula(or similar sized fixed blade). I will also have my bk2 in the car(we are driving there). Any info would be great.
 
Here's the most relevant parts, in the usual definition+offense+exception pattern lawmakers love so much:

(f) "Knife" means any dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife carried for sports use. The issue that a knife is a hunting or fishing knife must be raised as an affirmative defense.
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http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpex...plates&fn=document-frame.htm&2.0#JD_18-12-101

(1) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if such person knowingly and unlawfully:
(a) Carries a knife concealed on or about his or her person; or
...
(2) It shall not be an offense if the defendant was:
(a) A person in his or her own dwelling or place of business or on property owned or under his or her control at the time of the act of carrying; or
(b) A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection of such person's or another's person or property while traveling; or
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http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpex...plates&fn=document-frame.htm&2.0#JD_18-12-105
 
Don't assume Colorado is the vast wildnerness it once was. Since many have move in from California, and other liberal states they have brought their stupid laws with them thinking that criminals will follow them. A knife over 3.5 inches is considered a concealed weapon. Even a Colorado Concealed Firearms Permit does not allow you to carry what is defined as a knife there, it just covers firearms. Denver/Front Range, and GJ have a lot of influence over the state as that's were many of the people are located.

Basically if you use it for work or are going, and or coming from and activity that requires it you should be OK, but I never carry anything over 3.5 inches just to be safe, unless I was hunting, fishing, hiking, etc, and I do have a CCW permit, which again does not matter.

So yes, CO has some silly laws.
 
So I should be ok with an izula and any folder smaller than 3.5" right? My becker should do just fine in the car too then?
 
Pilot1 said:
A knife over 3.5 inches is considered a concealed weapon. Even a Colorado Concealed Firearms Permit does not allow you to carry what is defined as a knife there, it just covers firearms. Basically if you use it for work or are going, and or coming from and activity that requires it you should be OK, but I never carry anything over 3.5 inches just to be safe, unless I was hunting, fishing, hiking, etc, and I do have a CCW permit, which again does not matter.
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Question for you, sir. This is an except from Colorado statute:
18-12-105. Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon - unlawful possession of weapons.

(1) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if such person knowingly and unlawfully:
(a) Carries a knife concealed on or about his or her person; or
(b) Carries a firearm concealed on or about his or her person; or
(c) Without legal authority, carries, brings, or has in such person's possession a firearm or any explosive, incendiary, or other dangerous device on the property of or within any building in which the chambers, galleries, or offices of the general assembly, or either house thereof, are located, or in which a legislative hearing or meeting is being or is to be conducted, or in which the official office of any member, officer, or employee of the general assembly is located.
(d) (Deleted 1993.)
(2) It shall not be an offense if the defendant was:
(a) A person in his or her own dwelling or place of business or on property owned or under his or her control at the time of the act of carrying; or
(b) A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection of such person's or another's person or property while traveling; or
(c) A person who, at the time of carrying a concealed weapon, held a valid written permit to carry a concealed weapon issued pursuant to section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or, if the weapon involved was a handgun, held a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to part 2 of this article; except that it shall be an offense under this section if the person was carrying a concealed handgun in violation of the provisions of section 18-12-214; or
(d) A peace officer, as described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S., when carrying a weapon in conformance with the policy of the employing agency as provided in section 16-2.5-101 (2), C.R.S.; or
(e) (Deleted 2003.)
(f) A United States probation officer or a United States pretrial services officer while on duty and serving in the state of Colorado under the authority of rules and regulations promulgated by the judicial conference of the United States.

It appears as though you are okay with a 4" Spyderco Military IF you already have a concealed weapons permit to carry a concealed handgun. Please explain, as I am thinking of gifting such a knife to my CCW-carrying son in Colorado.
Thanks for your reply,
Sonny
 
Sonnydaze said:
Question for you, sir. This is an except from Colorado statute:
18-12-105. Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon - unlawful possession of weapons.

(1) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if such person knowingly and unlawfully:
(a) Carries a knife concealed on or about his or her person; or
(b) Carries a firearm concealed on or about his or her person; or
(c) Without legal authority, carries, brings, or has in such person's possession a firearm or any explosive, incendiary, or other dangerous device on the property of or within any building in which the chambers, galleries, or offices of the general assembly, or either house thereof, are located, or in which a legislative hearing or meeting is being or is to be conducted, or in which the official office of any member, officer, or employee of the general assembly is located.
(d) (Deleted 1993.)
(2) It shall not be an offense if the defendant was:
(a) A person in his or her own dwelling or place of business or on property owned or under his or her control at the time of the act of carrying; or
(b) A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection of such person's or another's person or property while traveling; or
(c) A person who, at the time of carrying a concealed weapon, held a valid written permit to carry a concealed weapon issued pursuant to section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or, if the weapon involved was a handgun, held a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to part 2 of this article; except that it shall be an offense under this section if the person was carrying a concealed handgun in violation of the provisions of section 18-12-214; or
(d) A peace officer, as described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S., when carrying a weapon in conformance with the policy of the employing agency as provided in section 16-2.5-101 (2), C.R.S.; or
(e) (Deleted 2003.)
(f) A United States probation officer or a United States pretrial services officer while on duty and serving in the state of Colorado under the authority of rules and regulations promulgated by the judicial conference of the United States.

It appears as though you are okay with a 4" Spyderco Military IF you already have a concealed weapons permit to carry a concealed handgun. Please explain, as I am thinking of gifting such a knife to my CCW-carrying son in Colorado.
Thanks for your reply,
Sonny
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Nope. Somebody took them to court and won so they rewrote things: it's now a "concealed handgun permit" and no longer says weapons on it. It does not cover knives over 3.5"
 
Hatidua is correct. A ccw permit now covers only handguns. The previously available permit, prior to 2003, covered any concealed weapon, but the new statute changed that.
 
Dajudge and hatidua are correct, and you can take what Dajudge says to the bank if he is who I think he is.

Al (Dajudge) is that you???

:)
 
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