Knife permits?

Bobwhite

Bobwhite

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If a knife is illegal to carry or own in an area, are there permits that allow you to? For instance, I can own a handgun in PA but to carry it, I need a permit. Are there permits like this for knives? For example; automatic knives are illegal in my area, could I obtain a permit to own them? I am not even looking to carry one necessarily, but as a collector, can I legally own them as part of a collection? The same questions apply to balisongs and blade length. Are there permits that allow me to have these if they are otherwise illegal?
 
You need to check the state laws where you live.

The only that that I have heard of where a concealed weapon permit covered knives was in FL - but I am not sure about that.
 
To the very best of my knowledge there is no jurisdiction or authority anywhere in the country that issues knife permits.

I suppose the Auto knife exemption for specifically authorized military and police personnel could be considered a permit of sorts?


Mike
 
I have heard of a DWP(Deadly weapons permit) not sure exactly what it is.

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rkenny,

I live in PA & have a CCW. It only pertains to the concealed carry of firearms. The only thing that the authorities frown upon knife carry wise is any sort of switch-blade or gravity knife. I carry medium to large fixed blades & assorted folders in addition to my firearm(s) & have never had a problem. It is LEGAL for you to purchase a switchblade in the state of PA for your collection. It boils down to common sense & being responsible. I have never heard of a person in PA being apprehended for carrying a blade. Only for criminal activity or brandishing. Oh, Balisongs are ok to own/carry. Hope this answers some of your questions.



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Attila
 
My reading in other state's sites hasn't been extensive enough to be called research, but I am beginning to believe Kentucky has one of the very few laws which specifically allows knives. In KRS.080, and in the state FAQ site, our CCDW permit allows CC of knives "other than common pocket or hunting knives" Outside of the CCDW law are the usual mish-mosh,of restrictions but this one section wipes away all of those, _with_ a permit.
 
Attila,

Thanks for the info. So if I got searched for some reason and I had my 4" fixed blade Mora woodcarving knife in my coat pocket (in a sheath of course), there should be no problem? I usually have a woodcarving knife and a scrap of wood on me to while away odd minutes of the day with. Sometimes I will have other fixed blades, a utility and sometime a boot knife (the point is great for boring holes into projects), on me but never one with a larger than 6" blade. I don't carry these open display because that tends to freak people out, I always wondered what would happen to me if I got stopped for a traffic violation or somthing and searched. Would I be violating any concealed carry or other laws?
 
rkenny,

You are more than welcome. You should be fine with carrying what you stated. The piece of wood with the carving knife is a nice touch, btw
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I would only carry a blade openly if I were in a really RURAL area. In those places, especially here in PA it is hardly noticed. PA knife laws are VERY good in general. Remember though, all is not guaranteed, just my take on it along with my personal experiences. As long as you go about you day, show common sense & act accordingly everything should be cool. If you have any other questions feel free to email me & I will do my best to answer them.

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Attila
 
I live in Orlando, FL and I have a CCW.
I have been told by LEO that it's legal to buy an auto. The CCW also covers carrying one, since it's a "weapon". After all, you can carry a gun why couldn't you carry a knife...
But I couldn't find it in the law book where it says I can't or can.
But i never heard of a knife permit though.
 
Walosi,
Although I don't believe that they were considered when the powers that be were hashing out the CCDW rules, it does seem that our concealed carry license applies to knives also. Isn't that a hoot?!
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Will
 
Will:
There was some discussion of knives in the beginning - hence KRS.080. Semantics (nit-picking with words) is at it's best in framing and wording proposed statutes. Most states use CCW. Ours is CCDW, and appears to be just the slightly archaic wording found in some of our older laws - but it ain't. The wording of many of our knife laws amounts to restriction of blade lengths and certain types of blades known to be or thought to be "deadly". This goes back to the early 1800s when newspaper articles bemoaned the existence of bowey (and other spellings) knives "with which these unwashed fellows actually fought, creating grevious wounds and mutilations". Two of the strongest factors in law are intent and precedence. Older and existing blade laws were intended to "end the slaughter", and the longer they were held in force, the more the hoplophobes could whine "see, it's always been the law" (precedence). The framers took all this into consideration, and passed, I think, a masterpiece concealed weapns law. Flip side?? Yeppers. Both N.C. and Okla. have declined reciprocity because our statute allows concealed carry of "nasty ol' knives". I believe (in my less sane moments) that this is the result of violence on TV and in the movies. Really! Think about it. "It's only a shoulder wound" - "T'ain't nothn', Ma'am, the bullet went right on through", etc. But let anyone get stabbed (not slashed or disemboweled, just pinked in the pec) and they die on the spot.We are led, sometimes, by media muppets
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