“(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)
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.