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Rorin

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I'm sure you guys have this information... but I just can't find it anywhere. All I want is info on laws regarding carrying swords. Everywhere I look I just find info on knife laws, and those pertain to blade lengths of 5" or less.

Do you know where I can find this information? Or if you know off-hand the laws regarding concealed (might be a little difficult) and open carry swords for california?
 
The knife laws apply to swords in California. You can carry a sword in open carry from the belt legally in most of CA, but concealed is a no-no.

I'm not sure where you found the "pertains to blade lengths of 5" or less" I'm not aware of any such limitation unless it's a local thing.:confused: California law does not stipulate any length limitations - ie. you can carry any length knife openly on your belt or any length folder in either open or concealed carry while it's closed. That is state law, local laws may apply.

What part of the state are you in?

Here's a great resource for info.

http://www.equalccw.com/knifelaw.html#SECTION TWO

Here's what you can expect carrying a sword.

http://cbs13.com/local/local_story_165020155.html

Get a gun - for many different reasons over a sword.
 
In almost every state, a sword is technically legal to carry openly simply because it was overlooked when the laws were written. You can bet that you'll get a looooot of flack walking down the street with a sword, though, from both police and civilians.
 
I just wasn't sure if the same laws applied since it definitely is a different weapon. Thanks for the info guys ^_^

And I live in a redneck town so I don't think I'll have alot of trouble, just alot of people going "wow, that's cool... where do I get me one of those?"
 
The laws of most states cover swords indirectly through intent laws, not specific weapon laws.

For example:

If you're wearing a sword en route to a class, workout, reenactment, costume, etc., you're okay.

If you're wearing a sword "for self defense," or "for protection," or for any other purpose that suggests you're intending to use it as a weapon, you can be charged for carrying an unlawful weapon.

As Templar suggests, you'll probably get enough flack about it that you may find it a bad idea.
 
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