Post service auto laws?

[impulsepainter]

Say that one were to purchase an automatic knife while in the military. If all goes well, and service time is fulfilled, do you have to get rid of it afterward, or can you legally continue to carry/possess it (in a state where neither are allowed for civilians).

Also, what about the same thing for a LEO?

Thanks

 

[TOM1960]

Say that one were to purchase an automatic knife while in the military. If all goes well, and service time is fulfilled, do you have to get rid of it afterward, or can you legally continue to carry/possess it (in a state where neither are allowed for civilians).

Also, what about the same thing for a LEO?

Thanks

Most states allow exemptions only for military personnel on active duty and who are armed in accordance with military policy. If your CO does not permit auto knives or other knives to be carried as a matter of policy, you would be risking Article 15 or court martial if you defy orders. Your personally-owned knives and firearms would spend most of their time locked in your company's arms room or small arms locker, under the control of the armorer articifer or master-at-arms.

When you separate from the service, you are a civilian and subject to the same laws as all civilians. If your state does not permit the possession/carrying of automatic knives, then you are subject to arrest and prosecution if you choose to do so. On-duty LEOs, EMTs and firefighters are exempted in some states, but not all. They also have to abide by department policy, which can vary widely. There are no absolutes here.

LEOSA allows active-duty LEOs and retired LEOs, with restrictions and qualifications, to carry concealed firearms in the entire United States. On-duty LEOs can carry in any state, regardless of local laws. Off-duty and retired LEOs must respect local firearms laws (including bans on large-cap magazines, etc.). Both active-duty and retired LEOs must qualify with the firerms that they carry, through their departments' firearms instructors. Again, it is not as easy as it sounds. LEOSA covers concealed firearms only, no knives or any other item that can be considered a weapon.