But it`s not just legal to openly carry a wrapped sword, it`s the law. Any kind of hiding place for knives is a crime. Bladed weapons in most states where they are legal to be carried are generally illegal if they are larger than five inches. Hidden blades, such as stick swords, are still illegal. The perfect tool for melting snow and killing insects is now commercially available in 48 states and legal for open transportation. For what? Because it works with good old 87 octane gasoline. Until now, homemade flamethrowers were regulated according to the fuel used. Now, nothing can stop you from coming to work in this deep February snow. Washington State football coach Mike Leach announced that instead of his weapons, he was using a Viking battle axe for home defense. It is legal to carry any type of weapon in Washington state as long as it is « not carried in a manner that could alarm others. » However, I`m not sure you would have to hide it legally. On the other hand, swords carried in a pocket or otherwise hidden, such as swords hidden in sticks, are illegal because they are considered concealed blades.

In particular, swords that cannot be identified by metal detectors, such as ceramic swords, are also considered hidden blades, even when carried in a sheath within sight. Carrying dirt or a hidden dagger, such as a stick sword, can be punished as an offence with up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine, or as a felony with 16 months, two years or three years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. As we all know by now, the Second Amendment protects the right of American citizens to bear arms. In 48 states and territories, it is also legal for Americans to carry their weapons outdoors, in public and in sight. While these « open carry » laws allow users to carry different firearms, not all firearms are allowed. Some non-firearms are legal for open carrying, others are not as legal. It is a federal crime punishable by up to one year in prison. Federal law prohibits carrying knives in public, although you can put a sword in your checked baggage if you follow the rules. Like most laws, Nevada`s knife laws are detailed and somewhat confusing.

Much of the law stems from case law or cases in Nevada courts. In most of these cases, it is the possession and concealment of transport knives. Here`s more details about the law: Lawmakers acknowledged that the new definition could criminalize the « innocent » carrying of legal instruments such as steak knives, scissors and metal knitting needles. But he concluded that « there is no need to wear such hidden objects in public. » 28 I know that in my city one cannot even wear brass knuckles, forget a sword. I think guns are simply closed, but they are highly regulated, as you can imagine. It is illegal to carry a sword on the grounds of public and private schools, including colleges and universities. Similarly, it is illegal to carry a sword in a government building operated by the state or local government. While it may be legal in some circumstances, carrying a sword in public is generally illegal. If you are facing firearms charges, you should speak to a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Like most laws, Nevada`s knife laws are wordy and somewhat confusing. Much of the law stems from case law or cases heard in Nevada courts. Most of these cases involve the possession and concealment of knives. Here`s more details about the law: In Florida, it`s legal if you have a hidden gun license. Without a permit, you can only carry « regular pocket knives » (basically anything that is not a switch blade) with a blade smaller than 4 inches. It is also illegal to bring a sword into a government building that is not a Federal Court facility. It is a federal crime punishable by up to one year in prison. QUESTION: Is it possible by law that I can carry a sword with me in public to protect myself? If so, what about hidden swords? (e.g. tube swords)P.S. I live in New Jersey in the United States and I am over 18 years old.

I know there are permits that allow me to carry a gun, and I really don`t know anything about that with swords. But logically, if I get permission to carry a shotgun in public, I should also be able to get one for swords, right? (if the thing about where I live or am over 18 is too much information, please forgive me) ANSWER: Hello, well, I am not a lawyer and I do not know the specific laws of your state. But the general rule is that this is not a good idea. There are quite a few groups that want to ban swords, and all they need is a few incidents of people using them to defend themselves (or worse, for insults), and they suddenly have a lot more weight to add to the argument. A crime scene where someone was killed by a gun is bad enough, but a sword is much bloodier, and using multiple cuts on an attacker can result in you being charged with murder, as prosecutors could argue that you deliberately tried to kill your opponent and that this is no longer self-defense. There`s also the fact that bringing a sword to a shootout is pretty much suicide, so if you can carry a gun for self-defense, it`s by far a better option — not just for your own survival, but for the hobby as a whole. Mind you, Paul, I know this varies from state to state, but it seems like most places where you can own and carry a gun (sometimes even hidden). Are there the same laws for knives? What about shurikens, crossbows and so on? If not, why? However, I`m not sure you would have to hide it legally. And like their shorter cousins – knives – swords generally fall under state laws that prohibit the carrying of bladed weapons over a certain length. However, the law may be different depending on whether the blade is sheathed or not. Here are some government examples: It is generally not illegal to carry a sword, but in some circumstances it could be.

There is actually a law that prohibits parades or drilling without a license, which explicitly states that it is acceptable for « benevolent or social organizations, benevolent or social organizations » to carry swords.