These strict knife laws aim to prohibit the importation of knives whose use has no use value, but is instead considered a weapon. Although many craftsmen do not agree with this assessment. Under Norwegian law, you can spend up to 6 months in jail if you intentionally bring a knife or similar sharp tool that is particularly likely to injure a public place or help others do so. The law does not apply to knives or other tools carried or used for work, outdoor activities or similar legitimate purposes. Note that this includes bringing knives into the car. It is also illegal to buy, possess or store blade knives, butterfly knives and stiletto heels. [44] Finally, use common sense when carrying a knife and remember the rule of appropriate force. If they have a gun, use a gun. Otherwise, leave your knife alone unless there is no other alternative, and the threat to your life is perceived as real. The phrase “just cause or lawful authority” in paragraph 4 is intended to permit the possession of knives according to “common sense” so that it is legal to carry a knife if there is a good reason to do so.
Subsection 5 gives some concrete examples of valid reasons: a knife to be used at work (e.g. a chief`s knife), as part of a national costume (e.g. a sgian dubh for Scottish Highland clothing) or for religious reasons (e.g. a Sikh kirpan). But even these specific legal exceptions have sometimes proven unnecessary for knife owners. [64] It is important to note that it may be difficult to exempt “just cause or lawful authority” for persons who do not use a knife in the practice of their trade or profession, but only because the knife is necessary for emergency or occasional use. [65] [66] I own a warehouse for my business and, if our employees are not there, I have to do something myself. When I`m standing on a ladder and trying to open one of our suitcases, I NEED a compact, easy-to-use knife. FOR MY SAFETY. If you plan to travel to Canada, you should check this list carefully so that your knife is not confiscated at the border.
While this is not iron legal advice, it is generally not advisable to carry a knife in situations where it is not clearly necessary. That said, the CBSA describes some knives that are not prohibited: cities, counties and local governments (including sovereign Indian nations within a state border) can pass their own criminal laws or orders in addition to the restrictions contained in state laws, which may be more restrictive than state laws. [91] Virtually all states and local jurisdictions have laws restricting or prohibiting the possession or carrying of knives in any form or manner in certain defined areas or locations such as schools, public buildings, courthouses, police stations, prisons, power plants, and airports or public events. [91] “Under the Penal Code, a person found with a [credit card knife] on his body can be prosecuted for possession of an illegal weapon. The man fucks this country. I can`t protect myself??? What about my girlfriend who is supposed to let someone rape her??? Idgaf what the law says, I always wear a damn switch blade and I`m working to get a giant bear club box. I live in Newton Surrey, come here after sunset and tell me you feel safe. I`m moving to the United States and I`d rather have Trump as the leader of my country than be completely defenseless in my own country. Who the hell agrees with me? Any legal knife (including a small pocket knife) is ILLEGAL to carry in public, unless many current state penal codes that restrict the use and possession of knives have been changed several times over the years, rather than being rewritten to remove old classifications and definitions that are largely historical heritage. A process that often leads to illogical, confusing and even contradictory dispositions.
Butterfly knives, sliding daggers, etc. could all be considered belt buckle knives. The definition of “public place” is defined in section 139 (7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as follows: “In this section, the term “public place” includes any place to which the public has or may have access at the relevant time, whether for consideration or not.” The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in State v. Lee (1984) that a law prohibiting a person from knowingly possessing a weapon other than certain firearms “is guilty of a fourth-degree felony in circumstances that are not manifestly amenable to such lawful use” is constitutional and that “intent to use for unlawful purposes” is not an element of the offence; [135] Staat v. Wright (1984) that he was justified in being prosecuted for having a knife attached to his leg; [136] State v. Blaine (1987) that walking in public with a pocket knife in your pocket is not enough for a conviction; [137] State v. Riley (1997) that carrying, but not showing or swinging, a pocket knife is not enough for a conviction; [138] State v. Montalvo (2017) that the possession of a machete in the House of Self-Defence is protected by the Constitution. [139] Under Lithuanian law, it is legal to possess and carry most types of knives. These include hunting knives, pocket knives, multiple tools, survival knives, butterfly knives, etc., as knives are not considered weapons. The only exception is switching blades. It is illegal to carry or possess a switch blade if it meets one of the following criteria: the blade is larger than 8.5 cm; the width in the middle of the blade is less than 14% of its total length; The blade is double-sided.
[39] [40] The carrying of knives in public is prohibited or restricted by law in many countries. Exceptions may be made for hunting knives, pocket knives and knives used for professional purposes (chef`s knives, etc.), depending on the laws of a particular jurisdiction. In turn, the carrying or possession of certain types of knives perceived as lethal or offensive weapons, such as automatic or switched blade knives or butterfly knives (Balisong knives), may be restricted or prohibited. Although the carrying of knives is generally legal on the person, this right may not extend to all places and circumstances, and knives of any kind may be prohibited in schools, public buildings or courthouses and at public events.