Question about my AD

Kampfjaeger

Kampfjaeger

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I was wondering if anyone here would know, but would my AD be considered a dagger in the eyes of the law?

I didn't post this in the "Legal" forum because I figured that here folks would know precisely what knife I am talking about.

Thanks,

David
 
Kampfjaeger
It all depends on individual state law. In North Carolina it is illegal to CONCEAL a Bowie, Dirk, Dagger, Razor or other like kind of weapon. Basically it is usually translated as concealing a fixed blade knife. Folders are usually exempt, but you can be charged with a folder if you are asked and state that you have no weapons, and are found with a folder on you. It is not illegal to open carry a knife in North Carolina, but were I work the police will be called a lot if somebody is open carrying a fixed blade (sometimes folders). Also, you could be tresspassed from private property, malls etc... for carrying. Enforcement of state laws also varies from town to town. In the hippie-ish town I work in, we would get called a lot on knife calls, but in more rural areas, someone would have to get stabed or threatened first. I would have to say, if a police officer from your area is not a knife person, then they might say that it is a dagger:rolleyes: . Remember to get arrested (or charged with a crime) and officer needs probable cause (51% belief you commited a crime) but to be convicted the court needs beyond reasonable doubt (99% belief) Hope this helps you a bit. It probably only confused you more.

Reagan
 
Hi there,
I THINK the models that would concern you the most might be the PH, KH, AND MG in terms of which "shape" might easily fall into the category. This is only MNSHO...stay well.
Joe;)
 
Every state and even every town can be a little different but I don't see how an AD could meet the technical definition of a dagger. Some laws have a way of rewriting the definitions though. The way Texas law is written an AD is perfectly legal to carry and a dagger is not.

MO
 
My poorly made point was that the laws are writen by people who think a dagger is a fixed blade knife, and probably do not know what really constitutes as a dagger by definition. I doubt that a person would be convicted of carrying a dagger style knife, when carrying a AD, but they possiably could get charged. Laws are most likly written by people who fear people who carry tools of self defence (what I like to call weapons;) ). If you can, take a look at the statute in your state, and find out if you have a local ordinince related to knives as well. Most statues will define what constitutes as specific weapons, and give exemptions. Good luck, Reagan
 
Thanks guys... I was just curious if anyone had had any problems with this sort of knife being refered to as a dirk or dagger. It seems pretty utilitarian to me.

Gracias
 
Normally Dagger is defined by DOUBLE EDGED Sharpend on both sides ... however it is the officers discretion you have to worry about and the situation he is there for... I would check with your local law enforcment for codes concerning daggers, dirks and such.... I dont think unless you live in a city that has all the codes and sub-codes online you will be able to find out without asking an officer...and again if you you are arguing fine points of law with a cop you may land in jail... and then you have to wait to talk to a lawyer.... And none of us want to talk to a lawyer...eeewwww yuck even typing it makes me feel bad...LOL
 
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