People who are considering getting a Swiss Army knife are probably thinking about the same question! Is it legal to carry a Swiss Army knife in your pocket? A court will decide if you have a good reason to carry a knife if you are accused of carrying it illegally. In addition to the size and type of knife (lock or not), the other most important parameter in terms of knife legality is the intention of the wearer and the perception of people in the environment who may consider it a threat. Since the rules don`t mention the nature of locking or folding the knife, I think most Swiss Army knives would be legal, including the larger ones. All knives that are not illegal can be legally purchased, owned and used by anyone on private property. However, some knives cannot be transported in public, which is defined as the exercise of real control over a restricted class knife outside the home, business or private property. [29] The constant emergence of new knife designs, such as knives with auxiliary openings, can complicate questions of legality, especially if state laws have not been carefully drafted to clearly define the new model and how to classify it in existing law. This omission has historically led to cases where state courts have replaced their own understanding of knife design to interpret legislative intent in enforcing laws criminalizing certain types of knives. [91] [122] According to the Austrian Weapons Act of 1996, it is illegal to buy, import, possess or transport weapons disguised as another object or object of general use (e.g. sword sticks or knives disguised as ink pens, brush handles or belt buckles). [2] However, for ordinary knives, there are no restrictions or prohibitions based on the length of the blade or the opening or locking mechanism. [3] Section 2 of the “Arms and Ammunition Act”.

lists different types of weapons. [52] It states: “Melee weapons, percussion rings, daggers, kama, swords, bayonets and other objects whose main purpose is insult” are considered weapons. Most knives are therefore considered tools and are technically legal to own and carry. However, since any knife can be used as a melee weapon and the law does not distinguish between certain types, it is up to the authorities to determine the intent of the person in possession of the knife and whether there is a “good reason” for it. Therefore, knives with a solid blade are considered suitable for certain professions or in hunting and fishing, but are likely to be treated as a weapon in an urban environment. Switch blades, butterfly knives, blades hidden in everyday objects are usually treated as weapons, and pocket knives for opening can also fall into this category. The appearance of the knife (how aggressive it looks), the length (although there is no legal limit to length), where it was worn (large gatherings, schools, public buildings, etc.) and the behavior of the person carrying the knife all play a role in deciding whether the law has been broken. The purchase, possession and carrying of a melee weapon is considered an offence punishable by a fine of up to RSD 10,000 or imprisonment for up to 60 days (“Weapons and Ammunition Act”, section 35). 53] In practice, the less like a weapon, the knife looks like a weapon, and if it is carried and used with “good judgment”, the likelihood of legal consequences decreases. Only some knives are considered “melee weapons” and are regulated in Russia, others are common and completely unregulated tools,[47] but violent use is considered an “improvised weapon” and is an aggravating circumstance when the charge of aggressive behavior is laid,[48] and local regulations may prevent “dangerous objects” from being brought to certain events or businesses.

The crux of knife regulation in Russia lies in the fact that the decision as to whether the knife in question is an unregulated weapon or tool is entirely in the opinion of a certified expert or an authorized certification body. [49] In practice, this means that there is no legal difference between the knife as a tool and as a weapon, and most of the examples given can also be taken into account, the only difference being that the certificate issued by an authorized body and any knife holding this certificate are expressly legal. Certifying knives as a tool is not difficult, and most manufacturers and importers do this by issuing a copy of a certificate with the knife during the sale, which can be presented to the police in the event of an investigation. However, the unauthorized possession, creation, sale and transport of bladed weapons was decriminalized in 2001 and is now only a civil offense, involving a penalty of between 500 and 2000 rubles ($ 7.5 to 30) and / or a ban on the possession of a blade weapon for 6 months to a year. Carrying a knife for self-defense (but not for other needs) is also prohibited. [50] For knives that are considered weapons, the law prohibits only throwing knives and automatic and gravimetric counters with blades larger than 9 cm (3.5 inches) (shorter blades are allowed, provided the owner has the appropriate authorization). [51] Although most gun restrictions were eventually lifted, many knife laws remained in place in the South. In Texas, this was largely due to the presence of a large number of tejanos. [111] By 1870, texas whites at the time had adopted the revolver for self-defense almost everywhere and exclusively, while tejanos, steeped in the blade culture (el legado Andaluz) of Mexico and Spain and generally without the ability to buy handguns, continued to carry knives. [107] Thus, while Texas` local and state gun laws and ordinances were gradually relaxed or repealed in the late 1800s, the old prohibitions against Bowie knives, daggers, dirks, and other long-leaved knives remained on the books because they served to disarm and control a minority group considered anarchic behavior and violence without legal justification.

[106] [111] Texas law remained in effect for nearly 150 years until it was amended in 2017 to allow the carrying of these weapons with certain restrictions. [112] Massachusetts` knife laws are set out in enigmatic messages. It is harder to decipher than Egyptian hieroglyphics and leaves more questions than answers. The least we can say is that these laws, written in common sentences, are confusing. That is, the law does not know which knives are legal to carry and which you are facing the applicant. In this article, we establish the laws in clear English so that you know what you can carry within the legal limits. The intent of the person carrying the knife can also make a Swiss Army knife completely legal illegal in the eyes of the law. For example, even a small SAC that follows the guidelines of the law can be considered illegal if it is used in a dangerous way to threaten someone or, worse, to commit a crime. Lockable knives (knives with blades that can be closed when unfolded) are not folding knives and should not be worn in public without good reason. Section 3§1 of the Weapons Act 2006[7] lists the rocking knife or automatic knife (knives with a stop notch and gushing blade) as well as butterfly knives, throwing knives, throwing stars and knives or blades which have the appearance of other objects (e.g.

sword sticks, belt buckle knives, etc.) as prohibited weapons. [8] In addition to explicitly prohibited knives, police and local jurisdictions have extensive powers to prohibit the carrying or possession of a variety of knives, including transportation in a vehicle, if the owner cannot prove a sufficient legal reason (legitimate reason) to do so, particularly in urban areas or at public events. [9] This discretion also extends to folding knives without a locking blade. [7] [9] It is illegal to carry a knife as a weapon in attack or defense. The only general limitation is the intended use, not the characteristics of the knife itself (in particular, despite popular belief, there is no limitation on the length of the blade). In practice, however, there will be considerable room for interpretation for police officers and judges – and much will depend on whether a use other than that of a weapon can be argued – for which the characteristics of the knife in question will be very relevant (bad: flick knife, automated, long blade, knife on the neck, tactical). Thus, carrying a knife, which is mainly used as a weapon, will be illegal. In addition, it is not allowed to carry knives in certain places such as courtrooms, football matches, etc. Wearing knives is usually very unusual in cities, but not in the countryside. Legal knives: In Denmark, folding knives (pocket knives) and fixed blade knives are legal if the blade does not exceed 12 cm (4.7 inches). Blades greater than this length can only be legally held if the owner has a legitimate reason to own the knife (knife for cooking at home, knife as a tool, knife specially designed for hunting, butcher`s knife, etc.) or a special collection permit. Paragraph 2 also prohibits the introduction of knives of this type from 13 June 1959.

[61] The above legislation criminalizes the conduct of the original owner or seller of an auto-opening or gravity meter, not the new owner or acquirer; In addition, the law does not criminalize the possession of such knives, with the exception of possession for the purpose of sale or rental. It is therefore not illegal in itself to simply possess such a knife, although the difficulties in acquiring one without breaking the law make it (almost) impossible to obtain one without committing or facilitating a crime. [Citation needed] The Bulgarian Firearms Act is maintained every year.