Can anyone give me some input on whats the maximum blade length in New York for a folding knife to be carried on personage; if 4" or over, is it legal as long it is not concealed (in pouch on bekt), who can answer this.
2007-01-03 11:30:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Generally the laws go back to what was called the "Sullivan" law. 4" seems to be the magic length. Mostly the law is applied when a knife is used in the commission of a crime. It is the difference between a dangerous instrument and a deadly weapon. Also, the type of knife is considered. Switchblades and gravity knives are Deadly weapons. A student entering a school with any kind of knife is subject to arrest...Likewise, trying to board an airplane with a knife of any kind would also result in arrest.
2007-01-03 23:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Tom M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend, the law in New York City with regards to carry a knife is vague, but the link below will answer all your question about it. Overall, I would recommend carrying one to protect yourself, because the crime rate in New York City is a lot lower now than it use to be some 20 or 30 years ago. Good luck Native New Yorker
2016-05-23 00:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/ny.txt
knife laws of Ny, updated 2005
2007-01-03 11:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋