Maine Knife laws

[Angelus1781]

Got this reply when asking about a Maine knife laws for carrying a fixed blade:

I am responding to your e-mail requesting information on legally carried knives. Title 25 M.R.S.A. Chapter 252 sub. 2001 states, "No person may display in a threatening manner, or wear under his clothes or conceal about his person, any firearm, sling shot, knuckles, bowie knife, dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapons usually employed in the attack on or defense of a person unless excepted by a provision of law.

The provisions of that section concerning the carrying of concealed weapons do not apply to:

Hunting knives (knives used for the purposes of hunting, fishing or trapping as defined in Title 12, section 7001.) There is also in Title 17-A section 1055 that outlines Trafficking in Dangerous Knives,....which is what I think you referred to in your e-mail. That section also outlines the knives that are prohibited from being carried, possessed or concealed.

It would appear that a hunting knife, carried in a sheath, not concealed would not cause you any problem"




Looks good for me. Been wanting to carry a tough fixed blade for years.

 

[shootist16]

The huntin g knife thing will pobably work, as long as your hunting. I would propose that if it isn't hunting season or you are downtown the hunting knife exception wouldn't fly.


Title 25 - §2001. Threatening display of or carrying a concealed weapon Prev: Chapter 251 §1997 Next: Chapter 252 §2002 Download Chapter 252
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Chapter 252: PERMITS TO CARRY CONCEALED FIREARMS
§2001. Threatening display of or carrying a concealed weapon
No person may display in a threatening manner, or wear under his clothes or conceal about his person, any firearm, slung shot, knuckles, bowie << knife>> , dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapons usually employed in the attack on or defense of a person, unless excepted by a provision of law. [1985, c. 478, §2 (new).]
The provisions of this section concerning the carrying of concealed weapons do not apply to: [1985, c. 478, §2 (new).]
1. Permit issued. Firearms carried by any person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm has been issued as provided in this chapter; [1989, c. 917, §3 (amd).]
2. Disabling chemicals. Disabling chemicals as described in Title 17-A, section 1002; [1985, c. 478, §2 (new).]
3. Hunting knives. Knives used for the purposes of hunting, fishing or trapping as defined in Title 12, section 7001; [1985, c. 478, §2 (new).]
4. Law enforcement officers and corrections officers. Law enforcement officers and corrections officers as permitted in writing by their employer; [1989, c. 917, §4 (amd).]
5. Private investigators. [1997, c. 360, §1 (rp).]
6. Licensed hunters and trappers. Firearms carried by any person engaged in conduct for which a state-issued hunting or trapping license is required and possessing the required license, or firearms carried by a resident person engaged in conduct expressly authorized by Title 12, section 7377, subsections 1 and 2. This subsection does not authorize or permit the carrying of a concealed or loaded firearm in a motor vehicle; and [2001, c. 459, §1 (amd).]
7. Permit issued by another state. A firearm carried by a person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm has been issued by another state if a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued from that state has been granted reciprocity. The Chief of the State Police may enter into reciprocity agreements with 2 other states. Reciprocity may be granted to a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued from another state if:
7. Permit issued by another state.
A. The other state that issued the permit to carry a concealed firearm has substantially equivalent or stricter requirements for the issuance of a permit to carry a concealed firearm; and [2001, c. 459, §2 (new).]

B. The other state that issued the permit to carry a concealed firearm observes the same rules of reciprocity in regards to a person issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm under this chapter. [2001, c. 459, §2 (new).] [2001, c. 459, §2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1985, Ch. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, Ch. 602, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, Ch. 917, §3-6 (AMD). PL 1997, Ch. 360, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, Ch. 459, §1,2 (AMD).
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