Michigan knife laws???

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hey guys i found some stuff on michigan knife laws, but i don't know how old it is. does anyone know the MI knife laws
 
Can anyone tell if carrying a concealed fixed blade is legal? The only relevant thing I can find is the following:

750.227 Concealed weapons; carrying; penalty.
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.

Would an Izula be considered a "dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon"? I don't think so, but I'm not sure. Thanks.
 
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banderso said:
Can anyone tell if carrying a concealed fixed blade is legal? The only relevant thing I can find is the following:

750.227 Concealed weapons; carrying; penalty.
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.

Would an Izula be considered a "dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon"? I don't think so, but I'm not sure. Thanks.
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I'm also in MI, and I have always wondered the same thing. I also don't believe that a pocket fixed blade such as an izula or a bark river psk don't fit that definition. But I'm not a lawyer and don't want to be involved in the test case.

However I do feel that how a blade is carried can help establish intent as is covered in another section. I would be careful with neck carry and IWB as these have a more "weapon" feel to them, while pocket carry lends one to see the blade as a utility knife.

LEO's I've spoken to have told me that any sort of weapon offense concerning a blade is almost always secondary to some other charge. They all have told me to carry what I want and to stay out of trouble.

I think Bernie Levine (has a knife law site) will give you a review of a knife in terms of legality, although it's really a question of carry and not the knife itself in this case.
 
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