Neck Knife in NC?
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here are a couple of threads:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=195543&highlight=carolina
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=153112&highlight=carolina
- 14-269. Carrying concealed weapons. (a) It shall be
unlawful for any person, except when on his own premises,
willfully and intentionally to carry concealed about his
person any bowie knife, dirk, dagger... razor... or other
deadly weapon of like kind. This section does not apply to
an ordinary pocket knife carried in a closed position. As
used in this section, "ordinary pocket knife" means a
small knife, designed for carrying in a pocket or purse,
which has its cutting edge and point entirely enclosed by
its handle, and that may not be opened by a throwing,
explosive, or spring action... (b1) It is a defense to
prosecution under this section that: (1) The weapon was
not a firearm; (2) The defendant was engaged in, or on the
way to or from, an activity in which he legitimately used
the weapon...
- 14-269.2... (d) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to
possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any...
bowie knife, dirk, dagger... switchblade knife... razors
and razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), and
any sharp-pointed or edged instrument, except
instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and
tools used solely for preparation of food... on
educational property [or to cause, encourage, or aid a
minor to do likewise].
- 14-269.6... it shall be unlawful for any person, including
law enforcement officers... to possess, offer for sale,
hold for sale, sell, give, loan, deliver, transport,
manufacture or go armed with any spring-loaded projectile
knife, ballistic knife, or any weapon of similar
character...
North Carolina Case Law:
- "Carrying concealed weapons in reasonable apprehension of
deadly assaults is not justification of a violation of the
statutory offense, but in aggravation thereof, and may be
considered by the trial judge in imposing the sentence..."
(1916)
- "A person acting in ignorance of the law in good faith and
upon advice of the clerk of the court or of an attorney,
but in violation of this section, is not excused." (1907)
- "Knife about 4-1/2 inches in overall length which, when
folded, was clearly designed for carrying in a pocket or
purse, was an 'ordinary pocketknife' as defined by this
section." (1989)
- "This section making it indictable for one to carry
concealed about his person any pistol, bowie knife, razor
or other deadly weapon of like kind, embraces a butcher's
knife." (1884)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=195543&highlight=carolina
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=153112&highlight=carolina
- 14-269. Carrying concealed weapons. (a) It shall be
unlawful for any person, except when on his own premises,
willfully and intentionally to carry concealed about his
person any bowie knife, dirk, dagger... razor... or other
deadly weapon of like kind. This section does not apply to
an ordinary pocket knife carried in a closed position. As
used in this section, "ordinary pocket knife" means a
small knife, designed for carrying in a pocket or purse,
which has its cutting edge and point entirely enclosed by
its handle, and that may not be opened by a throwing,
explosive, or spring action... (b1) It is a defense to
prosecution under this section that: (1) The weapon was
not a firearm; (2) The defendant was engaged in, or on the
way to or from, an activity in which he legitimately used
the weapon...
- 14-269.2... (d) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to
possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any...
bowie knife, dirk, dagger... switchblade knife... razors
and razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), and
any sharp-pointed or edged instrument, except
instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and
tools used solely for preparation of food... on
educational property [or to cause, encourage, or aid a
minor to do likewise].
- 14-269.6... it shall be unlawful for any person, including
law enforcement officers... to possess, offer for sale,
hold for sale, sell, give, loan, deliver, transport,
manufacture or go armed with any spring-loaded projectile
knife, ballistic knife, or any weapon of similar
character...
North Carolina Case Law:
- "Carrying concealed weapons in reasonable apprehension of
deadly assaults is not justification of a violation of the
statutory offense, but in aggravation thereof, and may be
considered by the trial judge in imposing the sentence..."
(1916)
- "A person acting in ignorance of the law in good faith and
upon advice of the clerk of the court or of an attorney,
but in violation of this section, is not excused." (1907)
- "Knife about 4-1/2 inches in overall length which, when
folded, was clearly designed for carrying in a pocket or
purse, was an 'ordinary pocketknife' as defined by this
section." (1989)
- "This section making it indictable for one to carry
concealed about his person any pistol, bowie knife, razor
or other deadly weapon of like kind, embraces a butcher's
knife." (1884)