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As another poster stated, laws vary from state to state. For the most part, it seems that if your pocket knife falls under 4 inches, you're not in jeopardy of any conceal carry law. However, if the knife is a switchblade or a double edged knife, different circumstances apply.

I recall entering my local courthouse and had a pocket knife on me. I just checked it with the guard and he gave me a claim ticket for it. Once I'd finished my business in the courthouse, my knife was returned to me.

If it is a big issue for you, you could always check with your local authorities.

2006-11-01 02:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I think Wikipedia says it best:

"Knife laws vary tremendously from state to state, and even from city to city inside a state. In Texas, for example, individuals may carry knives openly or concealed so long as they are single-edged, and are not daggers, switchblades, or gravity knives (Butterfly knife legality is questionable — there have been convictions). In some other states, fixed-blade knives are banned, open carry is banned, and sometimes concealed carry of anything except pocket knives is banned. Cities have ordinances further restricting these laws; in San Antonio, TX, it is a violation to carry a folding knife having a locking blade. California allows switchblades with blades less than two inches long. In some metro areas such as Washington, D.C., going into office buildings or museums, or simply loitering while carrying even small 3" folding knives can be problematic. Other restricted areas in the U.S. include court buildings, federal property (which technically limits blades to 2.5-inches), and public school grounds."

2006-11-01 10:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0 0

Not that I know of

2006-11-01 09:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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