Carry laws

[Guest WWIIfanatic]

i just recently bought a Kershaw Scallion, i love it. i was wondering if at my age i could carry it or do i have to wait until im __ years old? also i know im not supposed to have it on school grounds, so i was wondering where i could have it. thanks

[Oh Shoot]

Far as I know, there's no age requirements for carrying a knife. Anyone?

Long as blade is 4" or less, should be good to go most places.

As you know, NO knives at schools.

Now and then I see a biz posted specifically for knives, but not many. A doctor's office I frequent twice a year has a "no concealed weapons" sign with gunbuster and knifebuster images. I've been tempted to open carry both into there, but guess I won't force the issue.

I guess if a place is correctly posted "no weapons", that technically includes knives.

Under federal law, any knife with blade of 2.5" or more is a "deadly weapon" is unlawful in federal buildings, which most interpret to mean post offices also. But well....

There are places, like our city/county building here, that actually scan you, so you won't get a knife in there, and of course same at some court rooms, where they might forbid your knife even though knives are not specifically prohibited there by statute.

No way I'm going to suggest that anyone break any law, but it's also a fact that you'd have to really do something pretty gnarly to get charged for carrying an otherwise legal folding knife. So, you know, don't pick your toenails with it in any questionable location.

- OS

Edited December 7, 2010 by OhShoot

[Pain103]

You should be fine legally just don' take it to school. It's not uncommon for teenagers to carry pocket knives especially in TN. I remember our high school allowed them.