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Post by Larry Jordan on Nov 19, 2013 15:30:13 GMT
KOPAI ran across this today. This would afford protections for carrying knives in unfriendly locales.
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 19, 2013 19:44:23 GMT
Hmmm, interesting. I'm not sure really if it will do any good, but what the heck, baby steps.
We'll see if it passes. I only travel from VA to PA and infrequently at that, but it's always via personal vehicle(s) and I can't say I've ever run into trouble passing through WV or MD enroute; we've almost never even stopped the car.
Still, the matter of "legal in both origin and destination" is a bit murky. I'm still not sure what's legal in my own state, never mind the other. :roll:
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Post by Larry Jordan on Nov 20, 2013 13:29:39 GMT
The current laws have made knife carry precarious from state to state. So many people are hoplophobic and public policy has gotten crazy -- one jurisdiction has no problem with autos, another considers your lock back folder a "gravity knife" and a felony to carry. I'd love to see some clarifying definitions to prevent or discourage this type of misconstruction. It is hard to find accurate info. Consider the following list of knife carry laws by state: Knife Law Summary - 50 StatesI know the AZ summary is inaccurate. Autos are legal to carry. And it doesn't mention blade length limits which are in effect in various locales (schools/colleges). The summary indicates there may be CCW exemptions. Further, the elimination of CCW "permission" by the state to carry a firearm may have a negative impact on knife carriers--what was once covered by ones CCW is not covered by "constitutional carry" for firearms. Oops. You may still need that CCW to carry that 4" folder (>3.5"), or 5" Kobun concealed, even though you are legally carrying your Glock 23 in any manner you choose thanks to the new laws. Will I get hassled? I don't know. If I am involved in a Defensive Gun Use (DGU) that's justified, my 4" folder may get me arrested. And now I get tripped up because I am "carrying a weapon in the commission of a crime." See how fraught with danger all the apparently benign but ill conceived laws are? Just get rid of them and get back to negative law which punishes real harmful acts not potential to commit harmful acts--that's a slippery slope and pretty much covers all weapons laws be they gun or knife--technical violations. KOPA is a good opportunity to push back for the benefit of all blade owners in this country. I look forward to the day when I can carry any blade in any manner without some minion of the state forcing me to play their "game." Until then check the state statutes and regional laws for states you plan to visit.
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Post by Timberwolf on Nov 26, 2013 20:46:00 GMT
Hi, Larry. Yeah, I've been watching that bill, and it does have ambiguities that would set one ta wonderin'. Of course, it's said that everyone commits at least one felony before they head out the door in the morning, but that's another post. Edit: On a more civil note, I'm getting a lot of info from people who watch legislation, so we'll have to see, there might be a twist or two in this latest bill before it goes to a vote.
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