Ok I live in Illinois, and is it legal to carry a knife around and if so when is it ok to use it? Im just thinking in cases of self defense.
2006-12-21 19:12:49 · 10 answers · asked by M S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes but why would you need to.
2006-12-21 19:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by frogonmybutt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you carry a knife for self defense?
I carry a knife(3 inches long) all the time because sometimes I need it to cut strings hanging from my clothes, I need to open packages of beef jerkey, etc, etc..(i have never needed a knife for self defense, but then again I ain't a pansy that anyone could whoop very easily).
It's not illegal to carry a pocket knife around with you. The pocket knife has to be less than 5 inches (i think) to be legal. Even when I was in high school, 3 inch pocket knives were allowed in your pocket or purse! I of course carried a knife in my purse to school everyday and it was perfectly legal.
If you need self defense when you leave your house, then maybe you need to think about taking some karate or self defense classes, pansy!
2006-12-22 03:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by Daft One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self defense ? Are you joking ? Are you going to carry an open knife around with you all of the time? You're going to look really silly / crazy. Check into the laws for pepper spray or mace. A knife is NOT a good idea !
2006-12-22 03:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of knife. Not if it the blade is over 3 inches long. Go to these sites to check it out. There are no Concealed weapon Permits issued in Illinois. They are prohibited. Also you might be subject to prosecution if a knife under 3 inches in length is used to commit a crime or assualt.
2006-12-22 03:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you ever were to have to use it in a self defense situation, you would be prosecuted, that statement would be twisted by the da, to mean that you fantasize about violence, and it was only a matter of time before you snapped. knives are tools, they can be used in any aspect of daily life, so to carry one solely fore the purpose of defense is kind of limiting yourself. serrated knives have been demonized as tools of violence, but they are the best for cutting fibers like, say, seatbelts. black blades have been demonized as well, because they're "stealthy" or whatever.some suggest using a brightly colored handle, to make the thing less menacing. here's a link to knife laws.
2006-12-23 12:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by otis the brave (luke 22:36) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought that as long as it was plainly visible in a belt sheath, it was not a concealed weapon, never thought about the length of the blade.
That sounds logical, so people aren't walking into shopping malls carrying a sheathed sword and freaking everyone out.
Sure would like to see the sources listed for the info. on that.
2006-12-22 03:23:30 · answer #6 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in Melbourne Australia you can't. What you have to do is carry a fork a spoon and a knife with a plate. Then you say it is for a picnic you are going to. That's what I did. It worked
2006-12-22 03:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is as long as its not longer than 4-5", anything longer than that is considered a concealed weapon.
2006-12-22 03:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by Jonny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as its no longer that 4 inches and not meant to harm anybody!
2006-12-22 03:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-22 03:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋