Wrong forum, but knife law question

[JGarrison]

I have done as much searching as I can, can't find a for sure answer. Is it legal to have a fixed blade knife in the center console of my truck? As long as I'm not carrying it, anything in a vehicle is legal correct? I know that a switchblade is illegal, but I have yet to find anything about a fixed blade.

Thanks all.

[M. Sage]

I don't know for sure, but the answer is probably here:

http://www.equalccw.com/knifelaw.html

[JGarrison]

Nah, that is for if you are actually carrying the knife. The only mention of a vehicle is the switchblade. Thanks though!

[maxicon]

Try sending a letter to the DOJ and see what they say.

I've always been cautious about this - I used to keep a bayonet under the seat years ago, and quit due to concerns about concealed fixed blade weapons. For now, I've got a folder and flashlight in a pouch clipped under the dash.

[Patriot]

Generally fixed blade knives + state law = PC 12020:

12020. (a) Any person in this state who does any of the following
is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year
or in the state prison:

(4) Carries concealed upon his or her person any dirk or dagger.

(24) As used in this section, a "dirk" or "dagger" means a knife
or other instrument with or without a handguard that is capable of
ready use as a stabbing weapon that may inflict great bodily injury
or death. A nonlocking folding knife, a folding knife that is not
prohibited by Section 653k, or a pocketknife is capable of ready use
as a stabbing weapon that may inflict great bodily injury or death
only if the blade of the knife is exposed and locked into position.

Basically, a fixed blade or a folding knife that is locked open = "dirk and dagger," meaning you cannot carry it concealed upon your person.

Whether having it your car counts as upon your person seems very doubtful to me, but my opinion doesn't have any legal value.

There are other laws that may apply (for example prohibited areas or local knife laws).

[JGarrison]

Yeah, that is what I came up with. Nothing states anything about vehicle though. It's annoying. I sent off an email to DOJ, I'll see what they say.

[Liberty1]

I think you're in the right forum. :) Swords, Knives, and other arms contribute to the effectiveness of the militia and are in common use in the military at this time.

http://www.militarysabers.com/

http://www.battledressuniform.com/rcat198.html

http://www.specialforces.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=27394&cat=524&page=1

[Librarian]

Yeah, that is what I came up with. Nothing states anything about vehicle though. It's annoying. I sent off an email to DOJ, I'll see what they say.

Since it isn't explicitly prohibited, it's OK. We don't live in a place where 'anything not required is forbidden'. Yet.

I had a Concord PD sergeant teach exactly that in a AdminJustice Community College class a couple years back.

In your vehicle is not on your person.

[SchooBaka]

Try sending a letter to the DOJ and see what they say.

I've always been cautious about this - I used to keep a bayonet under the seat years ago, and quit due to concerns about concealed fixed blade weapons. For now, I've got a folder and flashlight in a pouch clipped under the dash.

If it's an ak bayonet, they work great for wire cutting and stripping if you ever need to do an electrical repair on the road. ;)
Same goes for any other bayonet, it's just a tool. :D

[SchooBaka]

And let me add, if you get pulled over with anything representing a billy club, you will be questioned about it; However, truckers carry them all the time; they are used to check the pressure in the tires, called a tire thumper, hence, it's a tool.