Zerileous,
Howdy! I live on a college campus, and I must tell you that if you're going to a state college there are some helpful tips for what knife to carry. Most schools WILL have a no weapons policy, and as such will have STRICTLY defined definitions of what a weapon is- including knives. If you were going to school where I live, a knife would be considered a weapon if it was a fixed blade of ANY kind, double edged, or was a locking knife with a blade over 3". They HAVE to define what a weapon is in order to make a judicial case against you. They may have a vague "or any similar object which could be used to harm someone or to a similar purpose" clause, but they HAVE to tell you what a weapon is so that if you have one you're clearly guilty of a violation. Second, when in school, your ROOM is your HOME. The same search and seizure restrictions that are in place for your home are in place for your college residence hall room. That means that you can have anything not illegal in your room and be perfectly fine. Your roommate can complain, but they can't seize your knives unless there is a credible threat (i.e. you've made a threat and thus done something illegal). To keep your knives absolutley safe, put them out of sight. Without probable cause they can't search through your stuff. Just remember that while you have rights, its not always a good idea to call attention to your use of those rights. Live simply, and don't flash knives about. That way you won't attract thieves, and you won't be seen as some kind of psycho. Contrary to popular belief, though, prejudices about knives are MORE rampant on some campuses than in regular society. You have to remember that the college campus is the cradle of liberalism in this society, and those people don't generally even want you to have a plastic knife in the dining halls. Have fun, and enjoy! I only hope I've helped you in some small way.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Howdy! I live on a college campus, and I must tell you that if you're going to a state college there are some helpful tips for what knife to carry. Most schools WILL have a no weapons policy, and as such will have STRICTLY defined definitions of what a weapon is- including knives. If you were going to school where I live, a knife would be considered a weapon if it was a fixed blade of ANY kind, double edged, or was a locking knife with a blade over 3". They HAVE to define what a weapon is in order to make a judicial case against you. They may have a vague "or any similar object which could be used to harm someone or to a similar purpose" clause, but they HAVE to tell you what a weapon is so that if you have one you're clearly guilty of a violation. Second, when in school, your ROOM is your HOME. The same search and seizure restrictions that are in place for your home are in place for your college residence hall room. That means that you can have anything not illegal in your room and be perfectly fine. Your roommate can complain, but they can't seize your knives unless there is a credible threat (i.e. you've made a threat and thus done something illegal). To keep your knives absolutley safe, put them out of sight. Without probable cause they can't search through your stuff. Just remember that while you have rights, its not always a good idea to call attention to your use of those rights. Live simply, and don't flash knives about. That way you won't attract thieves, and you won't be seen as some kind of psycho. Contrary to popular belief, though, prejudices about knives are MORE rampant on some campuses than in regular society. You have to remember that the college campus is the cradle of liberalism in this society, and those people don't generally even want you to have a plastic knife in the dining halls. Have fun, and enjoy! I only hope I've helped you in some small way.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Also, if you are like me, you may finally discover the one thing the awl is good for...
