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Basically, not in the USA or UK! It is probably the same for just about everywhere else.
On a federal level it is certainly the intention that they should be illegal. It is not legal to transport them across any state lines but as I understand it the actual legality will depend upon the state and even the city that you are in. This is how the law according to the original federal prohibition on ballistic knives lay anyway. It is possible there have been changes made to that law to actually outright outlaw them but I have not found any mention of it if that is so.
They will have differing levels of legality depending upon what you wish to do with them. If a state specifically states that concealed carry is prohibited then by implication it is arguable that open carry is not prohibited. This would also mean that possession in the home would not be a problem. A number of states have apparently just covered them by the same legislation they have regarding flick knives, which are largely illegal themselves.
Of course possession in the commission of an offence is a mandatory 5 year term I believe.
A big problem for anyone wishing to add such an item to their collection is that sale and manufacture appear to have stricter prohibitions than mere possession so it would probably only be ok if you already owned the knife. The essential thing is to check the laws of every state and as there are fifty states and many ways of interpreting statutes this would take an exceptionally long amount of time. In addition to the statutory prohibitions it would also be very important to look at any legal precedents set in the courts.
In Florida it was possible to manufacture and sell flick knives up till 2006 before a precedent was set on appeal in a court case when the defendants left the state after their initial success in their first trial. I am not sure but it may have been the case that ballistics were only fully prohibited during that case as well.
There are certainly a number of states or cities within states that I would contemplate the possibility of possessing such a thing on private property as not likely to attract prosecution as long as there is a legitimate reason for possession. However I would imagine that it would be extremely difficult to obtain or manufacture one legally.
One thing to very strongly keep in mind is that even if a thing is technically legal according to statute it is very possible that a judge will interpret statute differently to whomever is advising you and set a definite precedent in any case brought against you that will establish the illegality of possession even where it was not technically illegal before. There may be very different answers over the legality of an item depending upon whether you enquire from the police, a lawyer, a legislator, or a judge.
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Is it legal for a minor to carry a knife in Indiana?
Yes, as long as they don't carry it to school or on the bus. Indiana is one of the most lenient states in terms of knife laws. There are viturally no laws regarding knives except to forbid knives on school grounds. Ballistic knives are still illegal, of course. But ballistic knives are considered illegally manufactured firearms rather than knives. Throwing stars are illegal as well.
Do you get ballistic knives in Mw3?
nope
What is the Legal knife length Indiana?
There is no length limit in Indiana. There are no laws regarding swords either, except for the obvious don't hurt someone with them. Indiana is one of the most lenient states in terms of knife laws. There are viturally no laws regarding knives except to forbid knives on school grounds. Ballistic knives are still illegal, of course. But ballistic knives are considered illegally manufactured firearms rather than knives. Throwing stars are illegal as well.
Are fixed blade knives legal in Florida?
Well yes and no - as long is it's in a case yes it can not be in site where others can see it if you plan to wear it and it cant be bigger than your palm. .................. You have to follow certain knives law of Florida. You can carry bowie knives or other large knives, Ballistic knives, throwing knives, Belt knives or cane knives.
What kind of knives are illegal?
It depends on what state you live in, but ballistic knives are illegal in all of the US.
Are ballistic knives illegal?
They are banned in the United States and any country which has any laws against knives.
Is there a maximum knife length in Indiana?
No. Indiana is one of the most lenient states in terms of knife laws. There are viturally no laws regarding knives except to forbid knives on school grounds. Ballistic knives are still illegal, of course. But ballistic knives are considered illegally manufactured firearms rather than knives. Throwing stars are illegal as well.
Are spring assisted knives knives with a stud on the BLADE legal in Texas?
yes sprin assisted knives are legal in texas. :]
Are ballistic knives legal in Israel Mexico or Canada?
As per Canada I do not know i see no law that says they are not but the letter of the law is not the rule of law... I'll look into it with a friend with IDF contacts... not sure... on that one
What knife length is legal to carry in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts law does not state a specific length or size of knife that can be legally carried. There are however, specific laws on the type of knife that cannot be openly carried. Stilettos, daggers, ballistic knives, and dirks are all expressly forbidden from being carried, open or concealed. The law also forbids carrying a stiletto, dagger, ballistic knife, and dirk in the passenger area of the car. Double-bladed knives cannot be carried. These knives are not illegal to own, however.
Are sprint assisted knives legal in Colorado?
Yes spring assisted knives are ILLEGAL in the state of Colorado if you are not in the Military or a Law Enforcement Officer.Only the following knives are legal in Colorado: -Dirks, daggers, push knives and stilettos.Bowie knives and other large blades.Disguised knives like belt knives, pen knives, cane knives, and lipstick knives.Balisong/butterfly knives are in a legal gray area.Ballistic knives are illegal.Gravity knives and switchblades are illegal.
when is a knife illegal?
A knife is typically considered illegal if it is concealed and carried without a valid legal reason, such as self-defense or work-related purposes. Additionally, certain types of knives, such as switchblades or ballistic knives, may be illegal to possess or carry in some jurisdictions. It's important to check local laws and regulations regarding the possession and carrying of knives.
