Knives on base?

[CrossedRifles]

In relation to my previous thread about personal firearms, do any of you guys happen to carry a folding knife? I always carry one on me and was wondering if it will be a problem.

[IrishJoe3]

In relation to my previous thread about personal firearms, do any of you guys happen to carry a folding knife? I always carry one on me and was wondering if it will be a problem.

Never been an issue for me, and I always have a knife on, (though usually a leatherman).

[todd2968]

My wife had to take her knife out of the car it was a smith and Wesson folding with a seat belt cutter and nub to break windshields just "in case"
I thought of cutting the blade down but it all seems silly, she can carry a weapon in defense of her country but not a knife over 4" in her car

[SgtMerc]

When i was stationed in NC, a police officer tried to give me FUD about my knife. I carry a SOG Twitch II in my fifth jeans pocket. He said "If it's in a front pocket, it's a weapon. If it's in a back pocket, it's a tool"

Just don't get caught carrying around a Ka-bar or switchblade and you should be fine.

[taloft]

Funny you should mention this. I just looked it up the other day. I put the part you're looking for in bold print. This is from the Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Information Handbook. I suspect it is the same on most Bases.

1003. Dangerous and Deadly Weapons. It is recognized that
certain personnel, military and civilian, aboard NBSD have
requirements inherent with their duties or employment to possess
items here after described as dangerous or deadly. However, in
order to prevent their misuse, to protect public and private
property, and to protect lives and assure the well-being of all
persons aboard, the following restrictions on the possession or
use of such items are necessary:
a. No person shall possess, carry on his/her person, use or
have under his/her control, except when authorized by a proper
authority in connection with the required duties of that person
and then only for the period necessary for the performance of
those duties any of the following:
(1) Any highly explosive substance;
(2) Any dangerous or deadly weapons, to wit: Any
instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as nunchakus,
10-2
NAVBASESANDIEGOINST 5450.8Q
27 Apr 12
black jack, sling shot, billy club, sand bag, metal knuckles,
dirk, dagger, switch or spring blade knife, bowie or hunting
knife, razor with unguarded blade, pipe, bar or mallet to be used
as a club or any object similar to the aforementioned items; or,
compressed air or spring fired pellet gun, tear gas, pepper gas,
mace, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or any other firearm; or
(3) Any abrasive, caustic, acid, chemical agent or
similar substance with which to inflict property damage, personal
injury, or temporarily blind or disable an individual.
b. Personnel en-route to participate in hunting or fishing
sports or while returning there from, while traversing NBSD, may
carry a knife used in such sport, providing it is encased in a
manner not readily accessible for use as a weapon and is not
carried on the body. For greater definition, any knife including
a pocket knife with a blade that is two and a half inches or
longer is restricted to this control.c. Nothing herein shall be construed to contravene the laws
of the State of California, municipalities, or townships, etc.,
where applicable.
d. The Security Officer is authorized to grant written
permission for possession and transportation of privately owned
firearms on the base in accordance with the conditions stated on
that permission.
e. Violation of this provision will subject member to
disciplinary action, including, but not limited to NJP and/or
court-martial. The member may also be subject to administrative
action.

[jmsenk]

I wish I were able to quote regs and all that, but I have never heard of any issues with a tactical folder. I had one on me 24/7 while on base, in uniform, and around town (it is also worth noting that my CCW was valid in every state I was stationed in, but no one ever even asked to see it) To tell you the truth, in an Infantry outfit, it was somewhat expected to always have a blade on you. Sometimes you're just sitting around the company area and ***** needs to get cut. Everyone I was ever in charge of had a knife on them, it was just... normal.

[sleeper2020]

contact the physical security and crime prevention section of your bases provost marshal's office. Each base has differing regulations most regs are the same but there are minor differences as the base CO can change anything he wants.

[chesyrcat]

Straight from an old friend who is an MAC, if it's a folder with a blade 3" and under and not spring loaded, you're fine.

[TXDARKHORSE361]

Never had a problem carrying one at Camp Pendleton, in uniform or out.

[TAK]

I have never heard of a problem with it, I see multiple people with large ka bars and buck fixed blades on a regular basis.

[Comcam]

I always have my knife on me, spring assisted and all. It was issued to me in Afghanistan so screw um if they tell me its not legal here hahahah.

[Jason.lee740]

I carry a huge folding knife to work everyday. I take it out and even fidget with it when I'm thinking.

Nobody minds.

Others have autos like microtech or benchmade.

Some have gerber and leathermans

I know a soldier who even carries a 5 inch fixed blade on him.

[Flipper]

The blade can't exceed 3" and it can't be spring assisted....unless you are an MP

[todd2968]

On Navy base San Diego we had one person disciplined for having a kbar in his vehicle, that he in fact purchased at the exchange.
Bases are almost always in bad areas and carrying mace is not allowed

[todd2968]

On Navy base San Diego we had one person disciplined for having a kbar in his vehicle, that he in fact purchased at the exchange.
Bases are almost always in bad areas and carrying mace is not allowed