Well, it's good to see (sort of I guess) that the search for knife laws and what is or isn't legal to carry isn't limited to Michigan. Our state law reads: No Daggers, Dirks, Stilletos or other dangerour weapons. I have not been able to find out anything regarding legal length on the state level. The city of Ann Arbor is the only one I've found that has a knife law. 3" folding blade.
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dfmccarthy
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On this general topic...on another forum someone mentioned he wanted a nice shiny clip on his knife so that people (presumably bad guys), would see it and leave him alone. When talking to a police officer (LAPD) a number of years ago, I asked about transporting firearms that had recently been banned in LA through LA from a place where they were legal to another place they were legal. His response was, "unless I'm doing something I shouldn't, why would he know I have them in the vehicle?" This would seem to indicate that advertising what you may have on you is not a good idea.
When I go into a Federal building, and they ask to hold on to my Leatherman Wave that they see on my belt, I give it to them with a smile. I don't point out the Gerber Touche on my buckle or the Rescue that's worn quite invisibly elsewhere. If I were asked do I have any weapons, I would respond that I carry a number of tools, if they wish , I can show them what I have.
A ball point pen or tightly rolled magazine can be used as a weapon. If you define something you have with you as a weapon, I think that in most cases you can expect to have it taken from you, probably permanently. What you say, and how you say it will probably be likely to get you in trouble more than what you're carrying. A retired LASO in my family once said his job was to administer "attitude adjustments." "If you had an attitude, he'd adjust you." Keeping in mind that anything on the internet is public and permanent, would any currently serving officers like to comment?
When I go into a Federal building, and they ask to hold on to my Leatherman Wave that they see on my belt, I give it to them with a smile. I don't point out the Gerber Touche on my buckle or the Rescue that's worn quite invisibly elsewhere. If I were asked do I have any weapons, I would respond that I carry a number of tools, if they wish , I can show them what I have.
A ball point pen or tightly rolled magazine can be used as a weapon. If you define something you have with you as a weapon, I think that in most cases you can expect to have it taken from you, probably permanently. What you say, and how you say it will probably be likely to get you in trouble more than what you're carrying. A retired LASO in my family once said his job was to administer "attitude adjustments." "If you had an attitude, he'd adjust you." Keeping in mind that anything on the internet is public and permanent, would any currently serving officers like to comment?
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ZW,
I searched under MN Laws, looked in statutes under weapons and found where to look. The reference numbers will help you find the specific laws easier.
Linda
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I searched under MN Laws, looked in statutes under weapons and found where to look. The reference numbers will help you find the specific laws easier.
Linda
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Linda,
Municipal laws supercede State laws only if the state allows this to be so.
In Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia tried to pass an "Assault Weapons" ban. This law was so nasty that all semi-automatic hand guns (and even a revolver might have failed the squeeze the trigger once and the gun fires condition). Pennsylvania is a "Right To Carry" state and the legislature immediately rewrote the law to insure that no city or township could override State Law.
However, as stated by others, it's best to avoid activities that will draw unwanted attention.
Municipal laws supercede State laws only if the state allows this to be so.
In Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia tried to pass an "Assault Weapons" ban. This law was so nasty that all semi-automatic hand guns (and even a revolver might have failed the squeeze the trigger once and the gun fires condition). Pennsylvania is a "Right To Carry" state and the legislature immediately rewrote the law to insure that no city or township could override State Law.
However, as stated by others, it's best to avoid activities that will draw unwanted attention.
i know its an old thread but here goes.......
im an avid knife guy
i also have a deficancy when it comes to state mandated paperwork
because of this ( and some monitary issues) i ended up driving a out-of-registration vehicle to work for several months
needless to say i had some contact with the local gestapo(wisconsin...fyi)
on one particular nidht i got pulled over ond discovered my dl was suspended
fast forward to the handcuffing and the inevitable pat down
the cop found the love of my life in my right front pants pocket
to whit my ss harpy which i think we can all agree is a pretty evil LOOKING peice of steel
this was soooooo not leagal as i found put very soon
not because the cop wrote me another ticket and/or conficacated(sp?) my fav blade but because i took the time to ask him "hey, whats legal?" to my suprise, the local ordinances allow just about anything to be declared a concealed weapon! just depends on the circumstances. So be nice those cops, mont of them are decent, regular guys( and gals) and thier just doing thier jobs
ps. it probably didnt hurt that he had a very nice custom engraved ss rescue clipped in his pocket!!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
im an avid knife guy
i also have a deficancy when it comes to state mandated paperwork
because of this ( and some monitary issues) i ended up driving a out-of-registration vehicle to work for several months
needless to say i had some contact with the local gestapo(wisconsin...fyi)
on one particular nidht i got pulled over ond discovered my dl was suspended
fast forward to the handcuffing and the inevitable pat down
the cop found the love of my life in my right front pants pocket
to whit my ss harpy which i think we can all agree is a pretty evil LOOKING peice of steel
this was soooooo not leagal as i found put very soon
not because the cop wrote me another ticket and/or conficacated(sp?) my fav blade but because i took the time to ask him "hey, whats legal?" to my suprise, the local ordinances allow just about anything to be declared a concealed weapon! just depends on the circumstances. So be nice those cops, mont of them are decent, regular guys( and gals) and thier just doing thier jobs
ps. it probably didnt hurt that he had a very nice custom engraved ss rescue clipped in his pocket!!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I lived in NV for 12 years. Every time I had to go to the local courthouse I'd hand the deputy my 4 inch EDC before I went through the metal detector noting I'd pick it up on the way out. Never had a problem. I suspect the only place you'd have problems is in Las Vegas and then only if you did something wrong to start with. I would advise telling the LEO that you're carrying a knife if you are pulled over for a traffic stop and asked to get out of your car.