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What Are The Laws In Colorado?
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Colorado - Criminal Code Section 18-12-101. Definitions...
(e) "Gravity knife" means any knife that has a blade
released from the handle or sheath thereof by the force of
gravity or the application of centrifugal force, that when
released is locked into place by means of a button,
spring, lever, or other device... (f) "Knife" means any
dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over 3-1/2
inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument
capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing
wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife
carried for sports use. The issue that a knife is a
hunting or fishing knife must be raised as an affirmative
defense. (j) "Switchblade knife" means any knife, the
blade of which opens automatically by hand pressure
applied to a button, spring, or other device in its
handle... (a.3) "Ballistic knife" means any knife that has
a blade which is forcefully projected from the handle by
means of a spring-loaded device or explosive charge.
- 18-12-102. Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon... (1)
As used in this section the term "illegal weapon"
[includes]... gravity knife, or switchblade knife... {or
ballistic knife}. (3) A person who knowingly possesses a
dangerous weapon commits a class 5 felony.
- 18-12-105. Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon -
unlawful possession of weapons. (1) A person commits a
class 2 misdemeanor if he knowingly and unlawfully:
(a) Carries a knife concealed on or about his person...
(2)... affirmative defense... (a) A person in his own
dwelling or place of business... (b) A person in a private
automobile... (c) [written permit] (d) A peace officer...
I am not sure about the municipal code for Colorado Springs. Cities can be more restrictive than state law, but not less restrictive. I would suggest calling the municipal court and asking them for a copy of the ordinance.
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Dennis Bible
(e) "Gravity knife" means any knife that has a blade
released from the handle or sheath thereof by the force of
gravity or the application of centrifugal force, that when
released is locked into place by means of a button,
spring, lever, or other device... (f) "Knife" means any
dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over 3-1/2
inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument
capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing
wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife
carried for sports use. The issue that a knife is a
hunting or fishing knife must be raised as an affirmative
defense. (j) "Switchblade knife" means any knife, the
blade of which opens automatically by hand pressure
applied to a button, spring, or other device in its
handle... (a.3) "Ballistic knife" means any knife that has
a blade which is forcefully projected from the handle by
means of a spring-loaded device or explosive charge.
- 18-12-102. Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon... (1)
As used in this section the term "illegal weapon"
[includes]... gravity knife, or switchblade knife... {or
ballistic knife}. (3) A person who knowingly possesses a
dangerous weapon commits a class 5 felony.
- 18-12-105. Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon -
unlawful possession of weapons. (1) A person commits a
class 2 misdemeanor if he knowingly and unlawfully:
(a) Carries a knife concealed on or about his person...
(2)... affirmative defense... (a) A person in his own
dwelling or place of business... (b) A person in a private
automobile... (c) [written permit] (d) A peace officer...
I am not sure about the municipal code for Colorado Springs. Cities can be more restrictive than state law, but not less restrictive. I would suggest calling the municipal court and asking them for a copy of the ordinance.
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You might also want to look at Colorado state knife laws here: www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum61/HTML/000012.html
County and City municipal codes for CO can be found here: www.law.du.edu/library/research_links/municodes.htm
The law in Colorado Springs seems to be basically the same as the state law, but there are weird technical differences. In Colorado Springs, all knives are considered to be "dangerous or deadly weapons", regardless of blade length or design. However, it's only unlawful to conceal knives with a blade length over 3.5", just like the state law.
Unlike the state law though, the term "conceal" is clearly defined in Colorado Springs law, which is interesting.
There is also an additional law in Colorado Springs that says that you can't carry any knife into a place that sells alcohol for drinking on the spot. Keep in mind that all knives are considered to be "dangerous or deadly weapons"...
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Cerulean
"We cut things to create things" - J.K.M.
County and City municipal codes for CO can be found here: www.law.du.edu/library/research_links/municodes.htm
The law in Colorado Springs seems to be basically the same as the state law, but there are weird technical differences. In Colorado Springs, all knives are considered to be "dangerous or deadly weapons", regardless of blade length or design. However, it's only unlawful to conceal knives with a blade length over 3.5", just like the state law.
Unlike the state law though, the term "conceal" is clearly defined in Colorado Springs law, which is interesting.
There is also an additional law in Colorado Springs that says that you can't carry any knife into a place that sells alcohol for drinking on the spot. Keep in mind that all knives are considered to be "dangerous or deadly weapons"...
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Cerulean
"We cut things to create things" - J.K.M.
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My daughter Judy lives in Ft. Collins. One day she went into a gun store (which sold a number of other things), and met a person coming down the main aisle with a naked sword in his hand.
Despite his matter of fact demeanor, Judy backed down a side aisle, and said, 'There can be only ONE!' Apparently, the guy wasn't a 'Highlander' fan, as he just looked at her in a perplexed manner, and continued out the store with his new sword.
So it goes. Walt
Despite his matter of fact demeanor, Judy backed down a side aisle, and said, 'There can be only ONE!' Apparently, the guy wasn't a 'Highlander' fan, as he just looked at her in a perplexed manner, and continued out the store with his new sword.
So it goes. Walt