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Except for switch-blades and schools, the State does not specify a length for knives. | Except for switch-blades and schools, the State does not specify a length for knives. | ||
The State does NOT pre-empt cities and counties from their own knife laws; however, cities and counties can create only misdemeanors and infractions. There can be no local laws imposing a felony for simple possession. | The State does NOT pre-empt cities and counties from their own knife laws; however, cities and counties can create only misdemeanors and infractions. There can be no local laws imposing a felony for simple possession. | ||
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| + | ===Fixed blade knives=== | ||
Fixed blades must be carried openly, to avoid a ‘dirk or dagger’ felony. | Fixed blades must be carried openly, to avoid a ‘dirk or dagger’ felony. | ||
| + | ===Folding knives=== | ||
Folded folders are NOT ‘dirks or daggers’. | Folded folders are NOT ‘dirks or daggers’. | ||
| + | ===School and university carry=== | ||
University of California and K-12 schools ban all blades longer than 2 ½ inches, and locking folders. | University of California and K-12 schools ban all blades longer than 2 ½ inches, and locking folders. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
| − | + | [http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showpost.php?p=2289918&postcount=6 Knife laws discussion on Calguns] | |
[[Category:Legal]] | [[Category:Legal]] | ||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 14 November 2009
Frequently Asked Questions: What about KNIVES?
Contents
General laws
Except for switch-blades and schools, the State does not specify a length for knives.
The State does NOT pre-empt cities and counties from their own knife laws; however, cities and counties can create only misdemeanors and infractions. There can be no local laws imposing a felony for simple possession.
Fixed blade knives
Fixed blades must be carried openly, to avoid a ‘dirk or dagger’ felony.
Folding knives
Folded folders are NOT ‘dirks or daggers’.
School and university carry
University of California and K-12 schools ban all blades longer than 2 ½ inches, and locking folders.
Other Colleges and Universities ban fixed-blades longer than 2 ½ inches.
