CCW Reciprocity question

[Mark13]

In Florida, we have concealed weapons permits. This means we can carry various weapons, including knives, with few restrictions. Many people carry both a gun and a knife.

A large number of states have reciprocity with Florida. But is this only for handguns, or does it include weapons generally?

I can't imagine having any problems with my small 3" folder, but what about a small double edged dagger? Or another knife I have is a slim 5.5" tanto blade that clips into a suit pocket nicely. Or even an auto knife?

How many states with reciprocity just have CHL, concealed handgun license?

 

[Arc Angel]

What is this - a trick question? Generally speaking, 'CCW' licenses allow the use of firearms - only. Florida appears to be an exception to this general rule. In other states which share reciprocity with Florida - like Pennsylvania where I live - the use of knives is controlled by other laws specifically applicable to knives, brass knuckles, etc.

Here's a quick list of knife laws in the various states,

http://www.thehighroad.org/library/blades/knifelaws.html

And here's a website you might enjoy,

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/index.php?

Be careful if you carry that knife out of state, in many places the rap is the same as if you were carrying a gun.

(Another place you might like to check is, http://www.packing.org/

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Right. For example Texas has reciprocity with Florida, but for handguns only. Texas does not extend to Florida travelers with CCW permits and priveledges that Texas does not extend to its own people. The same will undoubtedly hold true elsewhere. Rarely does being from out of state mean you get trusted more than those who are in state. In fact, I can't think of a single place where this would occur based solely on state of origin.

 

[El Tejon]

Mark, as a general rule, the law of comity is defined by the state that you are in. So, depends on where you are. Check local listings.

 

[Aguila Blanca]

What is this - a trick question? Generally speaking, 'CCW' licenses allow the use of firearms - only.

I disagree.

In fact, what you are referring to is not "CCW" licenses but "CHLs" ... "concealed handgun licenses." A "CCW" by self-definition is a "concealed carry weapons" license. To determine what that actually means, you have to read to laws of the state issuing the license or permit.

However, in terms of reciprocity, it appears (note judicious use of appropriete weasel words) that most states view another state's license as equivalent to their own ... thus, if you have a CHL and you find yourself in a CCW state that recognizes your permit, in that state you can conceal anything a native of that state can conceal. Conversely, if you have a CCW from your home (or other) state and find yourself in a CHL state, then your permit is probably only good for a handgun.

There is no one size fits all. (I'm sure I have said that before.)

 

[Mark13]

I should email packing.org and ask them to include knife laws with regards to conceal weapons permits. It appears that the general weapon carry restrictions are not applicable to CCW holders from each state. I just don't know which states are limited to CHL's. I read up on some states, but couldn't say for sure which is which.

The more technical the restrictions get the more ridiculous they seem as actual deterrents to a crime. If a 4" knife is okay, then who cares if it's fixed, folding, gravity or auto? Shuriken banned? Come on.

Anyone from the south know what's the deal with SC?
Is there no reciprocity because of they don't have a centralized state-run CCW system?

 

[Aguila Blanca]

I should email packing.org and ask them to include knife laws with regards to conceal weapons permits.

I wish you would do so. I did that several weeks ago and I received a polite but rather curt response that the information on knives is included in each state's section.

Well ... sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't. And when it is you usually have to search for it. I wish they would also include more specifics on the carry of pepper spray for when we're entering a jurisdiction where we're not legally empowered (ignoring the 2nd Amendment issues for the moment) to carry a handgun or a knife. Seems some states even consider pepper spray to be a "weapon" and you can be gigged for that just as hard as for carrying a .45 autoloader.

 

[45 ACP]

Sorry moderators, I know it's OT

Try this link for knife laws.

Knife Laws