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So i know switchblades are illegal. What is the max. fixed and folder size? Can i carry a small double edged knife like a meyerco necklance?
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I just got a BK&T Necker and want to carry it on my belt, but I want to be sure it is legal for someone to see it if my shirt rides up or to not see it if I were to keep it in my pocket.
I tend to carry an RAT rc-3 when doing outside work, or in the carpenters pocket on my carharts, tends to get left there alot of the time and its never caused a problem.
You can get around most of the CT knife laws with a CCW of course, figured I'd add that.
Actually, the legislature stripped the police chiefs ability to issue permits to carry a dangerous weapon a few years ago (late 90s or early 2000s) while revamping 53-206. The only circumstances in which you can legally carry a knife greater than 4" are for the purpose of hunting, fishing, or trapping (legally, with a valid license) or while engaged in legal salt water fishing (which will likely require licensure soon). AFAIK, you may also transport such a knife for repair or with your household goods when moving to a new place of residence. Moreover, you can carry any dangerous or deadly weapon in your home or fixed place of business (in which you maintain proprietary interest).
Pistol Permits only allow carriage of pistols or revolvers (and serve as exemptors from the 14 day wait on long guns).
On the plus side, we do have caselaw that clearly stipulates that knives not specifically described in the definition of a dangerous weapon may not be considered such (there is "any other dangerous or deadly weapon...") for the purposes of 53-206.
Your fine either way. Open or concealed is up to us with knives, unlike handguns.
Previously, the FAQ said what is the current reality. If you carry an unconcealed firearm, and you cause somebody to panic and call the police, you will likely be arrested, charged with breach of peace and have your permit revoked. They also used to have a response (to that or another question) that read something along the lines of "Mature judgement dictates..."I tried to look up the FAQs to include with this post, but I see that the DPS has changed them as of 03/20/09 and apparently removed that info. I may have save the original FAQs on my computer at work. I'll check when I get in.
I found some links suggesting that the state is trying to make concealment required, so that may be why they changed the earlier FAQs. It's also possible that they have already approved a change to the carry laws. This will require some more research...
If you carry an unconcealed firearm, and you cause somebody to panic and call the police, you will likely be arrested, charged with breach of peace and have your permit revoked.
I was looking up something on the CT DPS website not long ago and I was surprised to see that concealed carry of handguns is not required in CT..