"pocket knife"?

[kira infinity]

i live in the state of arizona and am a bit confused. i have read over the Arizona revised statutes, and it says :

A. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly:

1. Carrying a deadly weapon without a permit pursuant to section 13-3112 except a pocket knife concealed on his person;

i have been unable to find a maximum blade length for pocket knives like most states have.

i currently have a smith and wesson extreme ops folder with a blade measuring 4.20". can i legally carry it concealed without a permit?

 

[kira infinity]

well, i have answered my own question i guess. apparently it is only the attorney generals opinion that it should be 4in. but how much weight does his opinion hold in comparison to state law?

 

[cmdionne]

At least in MI an AG opinion means a whole lot, especially if it clarifies a vague portion of the law, like in the case you mentioned. I would heed the AG opinion's length specification.

 

[glistam]

Depends on the the context in which they expressed the opinion. In some cases it's little more than blowing smoke, it others it has the potential to be a problem. Do you have a reference?

 

[just10minreader]

In phoenix arizona it says

except a pocket knife not manufactured and used for the purpose of offense and defense.

Where did you find the AG opinion stating 4"?