Ya. See, in California, it's legal open-carry only. In Texas, it SEEMS to be OK concealed or open, as long as it's 5.5" or less...although they MIGHT try and claim it's a "dagger". It ain't though.
In AZ or FL a CCW permit would cover it. In VT it's totally OK open or concealed, in New York it has to be 4" or less.
You get the picture! Sorry if I seemed frustrated but...it's the most critical variable.
So lesse now...
Michigan's main page is at:
http://www.state.mi.us/
Their law library:
http://www.libofmich.lib.mi.us/law/lawlib.html
I searched the "Michigan compliled codes":
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/law/ - did a search by the word "knife", I come up with:
380.1313 - covers school carry, nothing over 3" allowed.
750.226 - This is important:
"Sec. 226. Carrying firearm or dangerous weapon with unlawful intentAny person who, with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person of another, goes armed with a pistol or other firearm or dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife having a blade over 3 inches in length, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than 2,500 dollars."
750.226a is switchblade law not relevant to this discussion, I mention it for other interested parties
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750.227 - this one sucks:
"Sec. 227. (1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person.
(2) A person shall not carry a pistol concealed on or about his or her person, or, whether concealed or otherwise, in a vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business, or on other land possessed by the person, without a license to carry the pistol as provided by law and if licensed, shall not carry the pistol in a place or manner inconsistent with any restrictions upon such license.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00."
There's other knife-related codes but they seem to refer to either juveniles, or "criminal misuse". If you're under 18, go do some more digging starting at:
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/law/ and searching with "knife" (no quotes) under "quick start".
Under "selected acts by category", there's a firearms code of 1927...I pulled it up as a huge text file, searched for "knife", "dirk", "dagger" and "bowie" separately...not a peep. See also:
http://www.libofmich.lib.mi.us/law/publicacts/firearms.html
Drat. This law of 1927 has a particularly nasty history linked straight to the KKK, see also:
http://www.detroitnews.com/EDITPAGE/9903/04/sweet/sweet.htm - it'd be cool if that's what you were fighting.
In conclusion, the only good news seems to be that Cold Steel makes a 2.5" Safekeeper with a single-edge blade. See also:
http://www.coldsteel.com/safekeepers2.html
That one seems to be legal. It'd be fairly effective, too, if you're "adapting boxing techniques".
Damn, dude, Calif knife law is LOTS better
. Michigan really sucks.
Just for grins, the MI Constitution is at:
http://www.state.mi.us/migov/Constitution/
Sure enough:
"Sec. 6. Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state."
Ain't THAT a joke! Jesus. You know, there was a recent major victory in Ohio whereby a lawsuit over violations of the state constitution VERY similar to this bit is kicking major arse. And given the horrific KKK links to MI gun control, damn, you could have a lot of fun with this.
You will get the level of gov't abuse that you're willing to tolerate. Go see my site; I've fought one lawsuit so far, I'm prepping right now for round two.
Jim
