It is beyond the scope of these summaries to address these myriad exceptions and variations. The standard of what is or is not considered concealed also varies from state to state. Also, there are exceptions for certain activities, such as hunting and fishing. Certain categories of individuals involved in law enforcement, military or government activity are excluded from the prohibitions. If you find the State Knife Laws useful please consider an AKTI membership or making a contribution to AKTI.Įxceptions: There are many exceptions to prohibitions regarding carrying of weapons which may include knives. The complete State Knife law information is available to AKTI members and non-members alike. Rather, the goal is to provide an easy reference and point of departure for additional analysis, as needed. These summaries are not intended to be an exhaustive study and survey of the criminal law of weapons possession in any given state. Laws regarding knives are frequently found in weapons statutes and certain knives based on the type of mechanism, blade length or undefined terms may be classified as weapons. This information is only intended to be a ready reference about which knives are forbidden or prohibited under state law which knives cannot be sold or other restrictions on sale or manufacture which knives may be carried and whether concealment is an issue. Is regularly updated from legislative tracking information or to clarify when we receive questions.Was researched and written by a leading knife expert attorney and AKTI consultant.The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is pleased to provide summaries of the knife law in the 50 states across the country, and the District of Columbia. This valuable resource:
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