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February 25, 2012, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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What does concealed carry lic really mean?
Not sure if this is the right forum or even the right question. I sometimes carry a good size folding pocket knife with me. Does my CCL allow me any protection against breaking any knife carring laws? I am not talking about carrying switchblades or other illegal knives. If I am stopped by a police officer in PA does the ccl permit include any non firearm weapons? I would not like to go to jail because I carried a folding pocketknife 1 inch too long!
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February 25, 2012, 11:17 AM | #2 | |
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I doubt it. Here in Virginia Beach, VA, I was issued a conceal handgun license. Better to check with your local license issuing agency.
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February 25, 2012, 11:49 AM | #3 | ||
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The title of the permit isn't always relevant. For example, Utah issues a "Concealed Firearms Permit" that essentially exempts the holder from certain laws including the law prohibiting carrying "concealed dangerous weapons".
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February 25, 2012, 12:14 PM | #4 | |
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It varies by state. FL issues permits for weapons 9IIRC) while Virginia is just for handguns. |
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February 25, 2012, 11:43 PM | #5 | |
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Ergo, your license offers nothing pertaining to knives. Neither does my home state. Florida, for example, issues a concealed weapons permit, which DOES include knives. |
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February 26, 2012, 12:10 AM | #6 |
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You're in luck. It looks to me like PA doesn't have blade length restrictions. You can find some info right here on TFL http://thefiringline.com/library/blades/knifelaws.html
It seems they're more concerned with automatic opening knives there than they are with blade length. I live in WA. My license is a Concealed Pistol License. It has nothing to do with knives here either.
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February 26, 2012, 12:53 AM | #7 |
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It depends on your state, in mine our CCW only covers handguns/revolvers not knife. You can open carry a ninja sword/pirate sword all day long, or a k bar but if it's covered up its illegal.
Most people carry a pocket knife, you just wear them on your short/pants so the clip of the knife is visible. So for halloween I could be a pirate(big old sword) and it's legal, or Indy Jones with a whip and revolver no permit needed. I think it should be that way for all states, open carry legal. Just like a construction worker having a tool belt, it's not illegal unless he uses his tools to attack. |
February 26, 2012, 12:35 PM | #8 |
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In Kentucky we have CCW (Concealed Carry Weapons) permits. It covers weapons.
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February 26, 2012, 12:42 PM | #9 |
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Yep, here in Florida I can carry a sword if I can conceal it. I could also carry a "common pocket knife" without the permit. Though there is no description in the law of what constitutes a common pocket knife. Regardless, it isn't considered a weapon. Though the local Democrats are trying to change that.
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February 28, 2012, 06:55 AM | #11 |
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As has been stated, the name on the license isn't always relevant. Refer to your state law. In Tennessee it covers only handguns. In Kentucky it covers automatic knives, batons, and various other weapons as well.
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