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St. Louis knife laws - and Indiana
- Thread starter arty
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Indiana has no restrictions other than no switchblades or throwing stars allowed (not even ownership is legal).
In Missouri, folders under 4" are legal to carry concealed. St. Louis does not appear to have any restrictions tighter than this. http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/cco/code/
In Missouri, folders under 4" are legal to carry concealed. St. Louis does not appear to have any restrictions tighter than this. http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/cco/code/
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I live in St. Louis County. I have discovered that Missouri allows preemption of the State law by county and local laws. Maplewood and Ballwin in St. Louis County both have laws limiting blade length to 2 1/2". Under the existing laws assisted knives can be interpreted to be switchblades. I have asked a number of police and there is confusion on whether possession of an assisted knife would be prosecuted. I have already initiated a dialogue with one state representative about making changes to the Missouri law. He is interested but I am sure it will be on hold until after the Nov. elections.
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As I understand Illinois law, blade length is only limited to 2 1/2" in Chicago and some other areas in the state. Otherwise, the definition of a dangerous weapon is a blade 3" or longer. I found some of the statute in St. Louis is vague, but doesn't say anything about blade length:
15.130.010 Concealed weapons.
It shall be unlawful for any person to wear under his clothes, or concealed about his person, any pistol or revolver, colt, billy, sling shot, cross knuckles or knuckles of lead, brass or other metal, bowie knife, razor, dirk knife, dirk, dagger or any knife resembling a bowie knife or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, within the city, without written permission from the mayor. Any person who shall violate this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prevent any United States, state, county or city officer, or any member of the city government, from carrying or wearing such weapons as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his duties. (1960 C. 777.010: 1948 C. Ch. 46 § 8.)
15.130.010 Concealed weapons.
It shall be unlawful for any person to wear under his clothes, or concealed about his person, any pistol or revolver, colt, billy, sling shot, cross knuckles or knuckles of lead, brass or other metal, bowie knife, razor, dirk knife, dirk, dagger or any knife resembling a bowie knife or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, within the city, without written permission from the mayor. Any person who shall violate this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prevent any United States, state, county or city officer, or any member of the city government, from carrying or wearing such weapons as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his duties. (1960 C. 777.010: 1948 C. Ch. 46 § 8.)