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Nevada Knife Laws

At a Glance: Nevada state law does not otherwise restrict the open or concealed carry of knives.  It is unlawful to carry a machete concealed on one’s person. Relevant Statutes: 202.265. Possession of...

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Alaska Knife Laws

At a Glance: Alaska does not restrict the possession or carry of knives by persons 21 or older. Alaska law does impose some limited obligations on individuals who are in possession of concealed knives,...

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Oregon Knife Laws

At a Glance: The basic restrictions pertaining to the carry of knives in Oregon are set forth at O.R.S §166.240, captioned Carrying of concealed weapons.  It prohibits the concealed carry of “any knife...

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Arkansas Knife Laws

At a Glance: Arkansas law provides that it is an offense to carry a “knife” on the person, in a vehicle, “or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ the . . ....

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California Knife Laws

Dirk knives and daggers are illegal to carry concealed.  Switchblades with a blade 2” or longer are illegal to carry.  A wide variety of unusual knives are also illegal to carry.  Violation of the...

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Utah Knife Laws

At a Glance: Knives, as such, are not restricted in Utah where uniformity of weapon law state-wide obtains. Some knives may be “dangerous weapons” as statutorily defined, but all knives may be carried...

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New Mexico Knife Laws

New Mexico has enacted restrictive laws governing the ownership and carrying of knives. Source

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Kansas Knife Laws

At a Glance: A person may carry a knife, concealed or unconcealed, regardless of the length of the blade. Relevant Statutes: 21-6301. Criminal use of weapons 21-6302. Criminal carrying of a weapon...

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Tennessee Knife Laws

In Tennessee, it is legal to own almost any kind of knife. Tennessee has not place any restriction on the possession or sale of any type or style of knife. Source

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District of Columbia Knife Laws

At a Glance: The District of Columbia, also referred to as Washington, D.C., has a statutory scheme comparable to that of the various states. Chapter 45 “Weapons and Possession of Weapons” which is...

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