do you carry a knife with your ccw?

do you carry a knife with your ccw?

  • gun and knife.

    Votes: 208 77.6%

  • just gun.

    Votes: 42 15.7%

  • just knife.

    Votes: 18 6.7%
  • Total voters
    268
  • Poll closed .
Life in the DPRK

Living in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Kalifornia I don't get to carry a gun. So I ALWAYS have a knife.

Big gerber folder in the car with seatbelt cutter and glass punch. Always on my person is a SOG Mini X-Ray Vision. If my mode of dress is prohibitive of the SOG, I'll pack a Gerber Mini Covert with the clip removed to narrow the profile.

If I'm going to be out at night, I'll also try to pack a SureFire light as well and there's always one in the car.

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The only weapon is the human mind. Caliber varies.
 
I always do but as a tool, not a defensive weapon. I am even more anal about having a knife on me when I deploy (as is the case right now). I'm currently carrying a cheap-o chinese knife on my front pocket and a Gerber Applegate Fairbairn on my belt, close to the small of my back.

The cheapo chinese is a disposable one meant to get used for anything. And the Applegate one... well... ;)

When I'm stateside, I usually carry a Kershaw Ken Onion.
 
This reminds me...

Does anyone have a link to laws pertaining to the carry of a concealed knife?

If I should be asking for this elsewhere, kindly let me know.

Thanks guys.
 
Yep... :)


jesse

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Sose:

There is more confusion and misunderstandings regarding LEGAL carry of a knife than there are opinions on the same subject.

I can tell you 2 things regarding this issue I have found out, (for MY needs, living in Georgia), regarding the legality of carrying a knife.

1. FULLY Automatic opening folding knives are a no-no (switchblades). A folding knife IN the pocket CAN BE considered a "conceal weapon"..
2. ASSISTED opening folding knives are legal, and when carried clipped to the top of the pants pocket (and even a small portion of the handle is visible) are NOT considered "concealed weapons"..

Don't know about fixed blades as that's something that does not appeal to me.

I always have either a Kershaw Shallot, or ProTech Ciabatta clipped on the pocket of my trousers. I always also have in my back pocket an LWS380...

Sometimes, (generally when I'm out of my local "comfort zone" and know I'll be transitioning an area with an abundance of roads named after a deceased Baptist preacher) I'll carry my HK P2000sk in my iwb holster, plus the Seecamp, plus a knife..

Insurance is a good thing..

Just personal opinion, and no offense intended to anyone who might disagree with it..

Best Wishes,

jesse

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Laserlips, that seems to be the case, yes. No one ever really knows. I've asked local LEOs and they all have different answers. It's truly a shame. :(

I've also looked into VA gov's site and have come up empty on laws pertaining to concealed blades.

I appreciate and thank you for your insight.
 
Don't know if it will work in your jurisdictions, so I suggest further enquiry, but consider using a knife that has a clip and clip it to your pants pocket. Part of the knife is exposed and therefore it is hard for someone to say it is concealed.
 
FWIW:

Not too long ago U.S. Customs announced their intentions to have ALL knives that are "assisted opening" declared illegal, or the same as dedicated automatic switchblades..:barf:

U.S. Customs apparently thought it was a done deal, but the knife manufacturers, along with the NRA (yes, the NRA) and others started lobbying and raising cain, calling their legislators, etc., and not only did the U.S. Customs have to back off their intentions to basically outlaw folding knives but new legislation WAS PASSED, signed, and is law making assisted opening folding knives LEGAL.. Period.

A surprising win for our freedoms in such matters, and even the blade manufacturers were quick to thank the NRA for their help in getting the new legislation passed.

So, while local leo jurisdictions still seem to have absolutely no firm rules, or understanding of what knives are legal or what constitutes concealed vs legal carry in any given locality or State at any given moment the good news is that if they screw with you, and you ARE, according to the new legislation, carrying legally, then a good, ( read - crooked) member of the American Bar Association should be able to have the charges dropped..

I doubt 1/100 of 1% of us will ever have to defend ourselves with our knives, but IF or WHEN that time comes I'll be tickled pink to HAVE my knife available for my personal defense, and I'll worry about the legal questions later, with my attorney present.

Just personal opinion, no offense.

Jesse
 
Lawyer,

Thanks for that explanation. I have looked online and have found nothing pertaining to the knife carry laws in VA. Any way you could point me in the direct direction to gain understanding on what the law in VA is? Short of consulting with a lawyer, something I would not be able to do for several more weeks.

Laserlips, very interesting post. I looked that up and here's what I found:

http://www.kniferights.org/

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2368579/posts

Both very interesting reads and very current.
 
I'm with a lot of the guys here who have said they have a knife on when they have their pants on, and I've also been carrying a knife since I was 13. I, personally, consider a knife to be a tool which can also be used as a weapon. In addition to my knife, I carry pepper spray on my keys and my P99 on my waist. My knife is a Gerber Covert Auto.

A side note; Does anyone remember what was said at CCW class regarding the 21 foot rule?? That's right folks, knives win, assuming the knife was already out and at ready.
 
If by "give up rights" you mean not do some things... well... kinda, sure.

There are laws that prevent you CCWing in a federal building, near a school or in a building that specifies that no guns are allowed. But you could just as easily leave your gun in the car, if that was the case.

Depending on your state, they might require you to take a safety course and submit paperwork to your state/county or city.

In VA, I just had to take the class and submit paperwork along with getting fingerprinted. No big deal if you've not broken the law. ;)

I'm sure other, more experienced members here can give you specifics. But I'd recommend you check the NRA site and your state's gov site for better details.
 
Sorry! Wouldn't know anything about that!
You may want to check the main forum and post a new thread. That would give your question a lot more exposure.
 
Additional clarification

laserlips,

thanks for the info on GA laws concerning knife carry. Can you elaborate on something.

1. FULLY Automatic opening folding knives are a no-no (switchblades). A folding knife IN the pocket CAN BE considered a "conceal weapon"..
2. ASSISTED opening folding knives are legal, and when carried clipped to the top of the pants pocket (and even a small portion of the handle is visible) are NOT considered "concealed weapons"..
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So just as long as the clip for my folder is visible and clipped to my pocket I should be okay. Is that a correct reading of your point #2? Do you know if there is a blade length restriction? Thanks
 
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