In the past, automatic blades were illegal, but the state repealed this law in 2014. The law focuses on intent to commit a crime. Colorado law allows citizens to legally possess almost any knives, such as a switch blade or gravimeter, except for a ballistic knife. It is also legal to possess pocket knives or other types that have a blade no more than three and a half inches, whether concealed or opened. Because the no-carry law states that it is illegal to carry a firearm “over or over” the person, Oklahoma`s no-carry law extends to items carried in a vehicle, not just a person. New Jersey`s Knives Act prohibits the possession and carrying of gravity knives, dirks, daggers, stop knives, ballistic or dangerous knives for no explainable reason. It should be noted that having a knife in your home is a legal goal, but self-defense outside your own home is not allowed. In Texas, there are two types of knives, which differ in the length of the blade: a simple “knife” or a “localized knife”. A knife that has a blade of 5 1/2 inches or less is considered the regular term “knife”. A “restricted knife” is a knife with a blade greater than 51/2 inches.

As for legality, Texas residents can own, transport, and purchase the following types of knives: throwing stars or any type of throwing knife; dirks, daggers, stiletto heels and other knives; Bowie knives, swords or spears; switchable knives; Penknife; and Balisong (butterfly knife). When it comes to illegal knives, not all “restricted knives” should be owned or carried by people within the state. In Oregon, switch blades fall into the category of “pocket knives” and can be legally hidden. In most cases, the summaries do not distinguish between crime levels. Carrying an illegal knife can be a simple offense in some states. Carrying the same illegal knife in another state can be a crime. AKTI strongly encourages all stakeholders to comply with the law, despite the fact that the consequences seem to be of little importance. In many States, even a violation of “weapons” can have serious consequences. AKTI welcomes suggestions on how to improve these summaries or make them more user-friendly. Since the U.S. tightened gun control laws, which have been in the news in recent years, most of us seemed to have forgotten about knife laws. There are strict legal restrictions.

If someone breaks these laws, even through negligence, he or she may have to spend a moonlit evening downtown behind bars. So know your state`s knife laws before you throw one in your carry-on luggage and decide to hike. It is also illegal to carry or display a dagger, sword, knife or any other sharp or stabbing instrument in a manner or under circumstances that set off alarm bells or show intent to intimidate others. In 1994, in State v. Spencer, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that there must be a sufficient basis for the alarm for a reasonable person to be alarmed. Also in 1994, the Court ruled in State v. Byrd that because displaying a weapon in a way that caused fear or well-founded alarm could be made without intent, a violation of the law did not require intent. This means that it is not necessary to have the intention to cause alarm or fear to be guilty of a crime under the law. These knives cannot be transported hidden in Colorado: Kentucky law preserves the right of its residents and visitors to bear arms, and the right to defend family and property. Residents can carry and demonstrate knives on private property. Some of the legal species include daggers, machetes, dirks, swords, throwing knives, and throwing stars.

It is illegal for convicted criminals and judicial refugees to possess knives. Residents also cannot transport them on school grounds. Michigan`s knife law protects citizens` right to bear arms and the recreational industry, including hunting and fishing. The law allows the use of the following knives: daggers, throws, belts, butterflies, gravity and switch blades. The sliding dagger was also a popular weapon in San Francisco in 19th century, California. [11] The San Francisco-style sliding dagger tended to have a slightly longer blade than the gimbal knife and was usually equipped with a walrus ivory T-handle. [11] Hawaiian law allows Open Carry to be legal. However, there are several restrictions on the possession of knives. For example, it is illegal to wear switch blades, Bali songs, and butterfly knives, which are common in the United States. In addition, dirks, metal pegs, daggers and similar blades are illegal.

If the possession itself is illegal, all others become illegal by default. If the possession is legal but the sale is not, it effectively becomes impossible to legally obtain a switch blade from that state (since federal law prohibits interstate selling). You must physically travel to another state to legally purchase. Nevada`s knife laws allow people to possess and carry knives in public, though there are a few exceptions. Permission is required for concealed wearing of certain blades. People also need permission from the sheriff to carry knives with a blade larger than three inches. It is illegal to brandish knives when two or more people are present or in a school. Only Balisongs and switchblades are banned in Hawaii. Any other type of knife is legal. Maine law allows its citizens to own and wear all types of blades, including automatic blades and switch blades. Other types allowed are daggers, stiletto heels, utility blades, sword sticks, hunting and pocket knives. However, the law is not specific to the distinction between secret and overt port.

Are switching blades legal in your state? Knives such as switch blades, spring knives, butterfly knives and others are legal in some states and illegal in others.