can a minor oc a large ka-bar knife

[Guest Ilovemygfashley]

can a minor openly carry a large ka-bar knife for the purpose of self defence?

[Garufa]

Why?

[56FordGuy]

Why?

 

Because every 16 year old wants to look cool strutting around with a big, bad "combat" knife on their belt. Makes them "hardcore", or whatever it is the kids say these days.

[BJB]

From a parenting stand point, I would not only say NO.........BUT H£LL NO

[Guest Ilovemygfashley]

because crime is riseing where we live and i just want to know if it would be legal or not and 17 not 18 yet but will be soon in about 3 months

Edited October 19, 2014 by Ilovemygfashley

[Garufa]

If you dress up like a superhero you don't need a sword or machette.

[R_Bert]

Wow.

 

Life is hard.  But in the end, it is even harder when starting out  - ---- well ----,  .....................

Edited October 19, 2014 by R_Bert

[RED333]

I am gona say 18 is the magic number.

[Oh Shoot]

I don't know of any specific law forbidding it. On the other hand, expect extra attention from LEOs at any age. Also, if you're not thuggish enough to defend yourself without it, don't count on it to make the difference, and worst case it might even get you killed instead of merely trounced.

 

And of course you know no knives period at any school, technically including college, right?

 

- OS

[Troutburger]

Carrying a large knife in public will likely get you some special attention. And possibly get you an intent to go armed.

Better off with some pepper spray in your pocket, or just stay home if it's really that bad out there.

[Oh Shoot]

Carrying a large knife in public will likely get you some special attention. And possibly get you an intent to go armed.

 

Don't see how you could be charged with that anymore in TN.

 

- OS

[musicman]

Why not more discreet options like a boot knife or something?

[Oh Shoot]

Why not more discreet options like a boot knife or something?

 

Yeah, don't get me wrong, OP,  I'm all for knives, I'm a knife guy,  think any kid maybe 10 or more should have some kind of knife.

 

Hell, you can even carry a big one, I do, 5.5 inch Voyager, not much smaller than that 7" K-Bar.  And I walk a lot and also have a neck knife on most of that time too. But I also carry a Buck Stockman, which is what the citizens generally get to see.

 

And sure, a knife might even get ya out of a jamb, conceivably save your life, whatever, but has a better chance of that if it appears suddenly in surprise -- not toting around a honking combat blade openly. Hell, a lot of these toughs you're worried about carry heaters too ya know -- about as good a chance of one taking a shine to that knife and simply taking it from you as it would be a visual deterrent.

 

- OS

Edited October 19, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[nightrunner]

But, but, Sons of Anarchy do it!

[Guest Ilovemygfashley]

ok i think ill cc it more often than i would oc it anyways i have for about a month but i was just wondering if it were legal to opencarry it just down the street to the gas station to fill my 67 mustang up and buy a coke

[tnhawk]

Gun or knife, I prefer to keep it concealed. 

[DaveTN]

I don’t know if you can have it at your age or not, but open carrying any weapon can bring you more attention than you may want.

[Randall53]

If the neighborhood is that rough, I'd say he might be taking a knife to a gunfight and that would be a very bad day. Moving would be my option of choice.

[McGarrett]

Got any pics of the '67 Mustang?

[Guest Ilovemygfashley]

yea its lockd up my garage tho and i got to replace the lightbulb it went out 3 days ago but ill take some soon also it needs new paint

Edited October 20, 2014 by Ilovemygfashley

[Spots]

Legalities aside, why do you feel a knife is a better weapon than a cane, tire iron or ball peen hammer? Any melee weapon is going to make self defense a messy, upclose venture. Have you had any training on the use of a knife in a self defense or combat situation? Have you had any self defense training at all? I carry a big knife every day, but a good sledge hammer handle (or a 24 lb sledge hammer) walking stick, cane, or baseball bat is probably a better weapon if you haven't trained with a knife. Knife work is gonna be gory, bloody and violent. And most importantly, you have to mantain postive control of your weapon, otherwise they will stick you with it. If you must carry a knife, practice drawing from your chosen carry postion. Over and over. Until its a heartbeat. Otherwise, the likelyhood of you bringing it into play in an ambush (the most likely type of attack) is zero. It'll still be hard after you've practiced depending on the situation. And on top of all this, remeber a knife is a deadly weapon. If you use one in self defense, its likely it'll be confiscated, and you will face all the same legalities as using a handgun, so make sure it is life and death if your gonna use it.

[Spots]

ok i think ill cc it more often than i would oc it anyways i have for about a month but i was just wondering if it were legal to opencarry it just down the street to the gas station to fill my 67 mustang up and buy a coke

Btw. Your age is showing when you make a statement like that. Instead of saying "going to the station to fill up my car, vehicle, etc" you made sure to make mention of a 67 Mustang. Thats a mark of someone immature looking for attention. If thats the case, strapping on a knife will get you the attention you seek from both sides of the law. Make sure you can back it up, both by knowing the legalities of carrying a blade when your speaking to the law, and how to use it if you get confronted by someone who has hurting you on their mind. Otherwise it will only serve to bring you much grief and woe.

[enfield]

Rule #1 is "Never scare the horses" or, in this case, the sheep.

 

PS - also, never scare a cop!

Edited October 21, 2014 by enfield

[Guest tangojuliet]

Ive been carrying my gi tanto since july so far no one has said a thing I mean dont get me wrong Im not looking for any knife fight because it will be a very messy afair but ide like to have something to defend myself just in case but..... I think age will be an issue ide wait til your 18 to carry anything of that nature ....

[McGarrett]

I have to see pics of the mustang before making my recommendation but in the mean time leave the knife at home.