Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Vanity - anybody know max blade length in DC?
23 Dec 10 | jagusafr

Posted on 12/23/2010 6:57:27 AM PST by jagusafr

I'm changing reserve assignments to the DC area and am hoping somebody can tell me what restrictions exist on carry of concealed blades (since I can't carry my Sigma).


TOPICS:
KEYWORDS: blade; knife; length; selfdefense
Now's a great time to know what to ask Mrs. Colonel to get me for Christmas...

Colonel, USAFR

1 posted on 12/23/2010 6:57:33 AM PST by jagusafr
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: jagusafr

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1970983


2 posted on 12/23/2010 7:00:42 AM PST by Doogle ((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr
District of Columbia Official Code 2001 Edition: Current as of 12/9/2005 updated 2/6/06

(b) No person shall within the District of Columbia possess, with intent to use unlawfully against another, an imitation pistol, or a dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife with a blade longer than 3 inches, or other dangerous weapon.

3 posted on 12/23/2010 7:04:31 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Inspiration. The momentary cessation of stupidity.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Bloody Sam Roberts
So if you don't intend to use it a cutlass would be perfectly legal?
4 posted on 12/23/2010 7:10:30 AM PST by null and void (We are now in day 700 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr
Though the law states 3 inches, I wouldn't expect the local authorities to care either way should they discover you have one on you.

I have one of these:


It's made from anodized aluminum and has impact bezels. It's light, easliy concealed, and 200 lumnens are very blinding.
5 posted on 12/23/2010 7:11:51 AM PST by mrmeyer ("When brute force is on the march, compromise is the red carpet." Ayn Rand)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr

“(b) No person shall within the District of Columbia possess, with intent to use unlawfully against another, an imitation pistol, or a dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife with a blade longer than 3 inches, or other dangerous weapon.”

That’s a very interesting law. I’d have to say according to the letter of the law that you may carry any knife you’d like as long as your intent is pure. ;-)

Self defense is certainly a legitimate, legal motive...

(This is not to be taken as legal or professional advice. LOL)


6 posted on 12/23/2010 7:18:11 AM PST by PreciousLiberty
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: null and void
So if you don't intend to use it a cutlass would be perfectly legal?

I was wondering about that too. I could always argue that I need my SOG 8" blade for when I encounter the need to cut through 2" rope with ease.

One never knows when one will need to launch an 19th century frigate with haste.

7 posted on 12/23/2010 7:23:49 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Inspiration. The momentary cessation of stupidity.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: PreciousLiberty

Interesting.

So if one carries a Glock 8mm in a holster and the police don’t see it ...

Frankly, there are BAD areas of DC (mostly east), MD (east of DC), VA (older parts of Arlington, Alexandria, etc where the droves of illegals congregate and commit crimes), you are insane if you don’t violate in DC and protect yourself.

If someone draws down on you, a knife or lesser forms of protection are worthless.


8 posted on 12/23/2010 7:26:47 AM PST by Squidster
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Bloody Sam Roberts

I was going to go with a broadsword, but I figured a cutlass would suit your screen name better...


9 posted on 12/23/2010 7:27:14 AM PST by null and void (We are now in day 700 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr
DC/VA/MD have VERY different rules, keep in mind most DoD is not in the District proper.

Be very careful entering federal buildings until you have a feel for the security environment.

Don't whip your 4" tac folder out in the employee lounge to cut your apple.

10 posted on 12/23/2010 7:40:49 AM PST by xsrdx (Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr

Carry a revolver, bought with cash. Shoot, drop gun, walk away. Don’t worry, no one will notice.


11 posted on 12/23/2010 7:42:13 AM PST by DCBryan1 (FORGET the lawyers...first kill the "journalists". (Die Ritter der Kokosnuss))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr

The law is shown on this page...

http://weblinks.westlaw.com/result/default.aspx?cite=UUID%28N7496AEB040%2D7F11DEBED1F%2DA98FBEFE5AD%29&db=1000869&findtype=VQ&fn=%5Ftop&pbc=4BF3FCBE&rlt=CLID%5FFQRLT35202391102312&rp=%2FSearch%2Fdefault%2Ewl&rs=WEBL10%2E10&service=Find&spa=dcc%2D1000&sr=TC&vr=2%2E0

For the index, click on home in the upper right corner (see Title 22. Criminal Offense and Penalties).


12 posted on 12/23/2010 8:24:56 AM PST by deks ("...the battle of our time is the battle of liberty against the overreach of the federal government")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr

Current through September 17, 2010

Carrying concealed weapons...

http://weblinks.westlaw.com/result/default.aspx?action=Search&cfid=1&cnt=DOC&db=DC%2DST%2DWEB&eq=search&fmqv=c&fn=%5Ftop&method=WIN&n=2&origin=Search&query=concealed+weapon&rlt=CLID%5FQRYRLT934275112102312&rltdb=CLID%5FDB563345012102312&rlti=1&rp=%2Fsearch%2Fdefault%2Ewl&rs=GVT1%2E0&service=Search&sp=dcc%2D1000&srch=TRUE&ss=CNT&sskey=CLID%5FSSSA903495012102312&vr=2%2E0

Exceptions...

http://weblinks.westlaw.com/result/default.aspx?action=Search&cfid=1&cnt=DOC&db=DC%2DST%2DWEB&eq=search&fmqv=c&fn=%5Ftop&method=WIN&n=3&origin=Search&query=concealed+weapon&rlt=CLID%5FQRYRLT934275112102312&rltdb=CLID%5FDB563345012102312&rlti=1&rp=%2Fsearch%2Fdefault%2Ewl&rs=GVT1%2E0&service=Search&sp=dcc%2D1000&srch=TRUE&ss=CNT&sskey=CLID%5FSSSA903495012102312&vr=2%2E0


13 posted on 12/23/2010 8:34:50 AM PST by deks ("...the battle of our time is the battle of liberty against the overreach of the federal government")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Bloody Sam Roberts

All Your Dirks Are Belong To Us.


14 posted on 12/23/2010 9:39:41 AM PST by goseminoles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Squidster
So if one carries a Glock 8mm in a holster and the police don’t see it ...

No-one would see it, because it doesn't exist!

15 posted on 12/23/2010 9:53:01 AM PST by Disambiguator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: xsrdx

Hmm - sounds like the voice of experience! I’ll be at Bolling, then Andrews, then the Pentagon. May as well cover the waterfront, I always say...

Colonel, USAFR


16 posted on 12/23/2010 10:23:06 AM PST by jagusafr ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: jagusafr

You may have seen the links before they all expired, but if you want to see the D.C. Code there is a link to it on this page...

http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/dcofficialcode


17 posted on 12/23/2010 10:42:34 AM PST by deks ("...the battle of our time is the battle of liberty against the overreach of the federal government")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: deks

Westlaw wouldn’t let me on - thanks for this link, I didn’t want to have to search Lexis!


18 posted on 12/23/2010 10:47:11 AM PST by jagusafr ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson