What Does Your CCW Cover

Bud White · February 11th, 2005, 08:13 AM

When i went though my CCW class i was shocked to find out that it doesnt cover knifes/batons and they have changed the name of the permit here to CPL or concealed pistol lic.

I know in some states you are limited to carry the gun you trained with not here though. As long as i own the gun i can carry it.

But back to the knife i think anything with a 3 inch or over blade is a no no al least thats what i rember

Does anyone's permit actually cover tha carrying of a knife i see a lot of people talk about carrying them.

I carry a small Super type knife replacable blade for work etc etc .. theres a post about them on the forum.. falls under the 3inch rule so i should be ok.

Tangle · February 11th, 2005, 08:24 AM

Sounds like we're about the same in TN; we have a handgun carry permit and thankfully we are not limited to the gun we trained with but it doesn't cover anything but a handgun.

There are some ongoing efforts to get the permit changed to a weapons permit that would include things other than handguns, but that hasn't happened yet.

As I understand it, we can carry a folding knife with a blade up to four inches long, no automatics, and I'm not sure about fixed blades.

I'd like for my permit to cover a loaded carbine in my car, but for now, it has to be unloaded and not readily accessible.

armoredman · February 11th, 2005, 11:41 AM

AZ is specific only you may carry a concealed weapon. This means anything legal, and that includes all NFA weapons listed in the National Registry, blunt force and stabbing/slashing weapons, (ASP/sword), or any firearm not prohibited,(nunchucks, oddly enough), which in AZ means any firearm not defaced, Class 3 illegal, or stolen. If you want to carry three pistols, two throwing knives, a Norse dagger and a registered FA Skorpion under your trenchcoat with your CCW permit, have at it.....

F350 · February 11th, 2005, 12:40 PM

Here in Missouri it is a concealed WEAPONS permit, knives over 4", batons, saps etc...anything that is not illegal you can carry

rocky · February 11th, 2005, 01:00 PM

handgun only. No long guns, knives, batons, ect.

Zach S · February 11th, 2005, 01:40 PM

Handgun(s) only in NC.

Tincup · February 11th, 2005, 06:33 PM

Virginia - Concealed hangun only

Anubis · February 11th, 2005, 09:34 PM

The "Concealed Weapon Permit" allows a concealed handgun.

Most state's knife laws I have perused do not mention length. Colorado law specifies a blade length limit of 3.0 inches for a fixed-blade and 3.5 inches for a folder. No permit required to conceal a knife within those limits.

ExSoldier · February 11th, 2005, 09:35 PM

My Florida permit says "Concealed Weapon OR Firearm Permit" If you have such a permit, here in Florida, you're legal to carry the nunchucks as well as an automatic knife aka switchblade. These can be purchased at the gun shows and they can be fairly inexpensive as well as fairly high quality, as long as you don't go prying open wooden boxes or something. I have three of them plus my Spyderco.

Prospector · February 11th, 2005, 10:11 PM

In Texas, it means handgun only, and during the course, if you use a revolver to qualify with, then you can only carry a revolver. If you qual with a semi-auto then you can carry either. You have to qual with at least a .32 cal weapon. The permit does not allow for knives, batons, nunchukas, spikes, blackjacks, etc. (not sure what else etc. covers, but etc. anyway). Frankly, it doesn't sound logical to me. They are authorizing you the ability to readily use deadly force, I guess they want to specifically limit that deadly force to bullets. As an aside, I once saw statistics indicating that knife wounds were more likely to result in death than a gunshot wound. Maybe the law is hoping to lessen the chances of someone dying !

Another peculiarity here in Texas, you can lawfully display your "Easy Rider Rifle Rack" with a dozen rifles and shotguns in you truck, but you better hide that pistol !

February 11th, 2005, 08:13 AM	#1
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	What Does Your CCW Cover When i went though my CCW class i was shocked to find out that it doesnt cover knifes/batons and they have changed the name of the permit here to CPL or concealed pistol lic. I know in some states you are limited to carry the gun you trained with not here though. As long as i own the gun i can carry it. But back to the knife i think anything with a 3 inch or over blade is a no no al least thats what i rember Does anyone's permit actually cover tha carrying of a knife i see a lot of people talk about carrying them. I carry a small Super type knife replacable blade for work etc etc .. theres a post about them on the forum.. falls under the 3inch rule so i should be ok.

February 11th, 2005, 11:41 AM	#3
armoredman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 484	AZ is specific only you may carry a concealed weapon. This means anything legal, and that includes all NFA weapons listed in the National Registry, blunt force and stabbing/slashing weapons, (ASP/sword), or any firearm not prohibited,(nunchucks, oddly enough), which in AZ means any firearm not defaced, Class 3 illegal, or stolen. If you want to carry three pistols, two throwing knives, a Norse dagger and a registered FA Skorpion under your trenchcoat with your CCW permit, have at it..... __________________ If total government control equals safety, why are prisons so dangerous?

February 11th, 2005, 09:34 PM	#8
Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arapahoe County CO Posts: 912	in Colorado The "Concealed Weapon Permit" allows a concealed handgun. Most state's knife laws I have perused do not mention length. Colorado law specifies a blade length limit of 3.0 inches for a fixed-blade and 3.5 inches for a folder. No permit required to conceal a knife within those limits. __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -attributed to Benjamin Franklin-

February 11th, 2005, 09:35 PM	#9
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,207	My Florida permit says "Concealed Weapon OR Firearm Permit" If you have such a permit, here in Florida, you're legal to carry the nunchucks as well as an automatic knife aka switchblade. These can be purchased at the gun shows and they can be fairly inexpensive as well as fairly high quality, as long as you don't go prying open wooden boxes or something. I have three of them plus my Spyderco. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

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February 11th, 2005, 08:24 AM	#2
Tangle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 5,688	Sounds like we're about the same in TN; we have a handgun carry permit and thankfully we are not limited to the gun we trained with but it doesn't cover anything but a handgun. There are some ongoing efforts to get the permit changed to a weapons permit that would include things other than handguns, but that hasn't happened yet. As I understand it, we can carry a folding knife with a blade up to four inches long, no automatics, and I'm not sure about fixed blades. I'd like for my permit to cover a loaded carbine in my car, but for now, it has to be unloaded and not readily accessible.

February 11th, 2005, 12:40 PM	#4
F350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbia, MO area Posts: 529	Here in Missouri it is a concealed WEAPONS permit, knives over 4", batons, saps etc...anything that is not illegal you can carry

February 11th, 2005, 01:00 PM	#5
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,628	handgun only. No long guns, knives, batons, ect.

February 11th, 2005, 01:40 PM	#6
Zach S Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 330	Handgun(s) only in NC.

February 11th, 2005, 06:33 PM	#7
Tincup Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bull Run Virginia Posts: 18	Virginia - Concealed hangun only

February 11th, 2005, 10:11 PM	#10
Prospector Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 615	In Texas, it means handgun only, and during the course, if you use a revolver to qualify with, then you can only carry a revolver. If you qual with a semi-auto then you can carry either. You have to qual with at least a .32 cal weapon. The permit does not allow for knives, batons, nunchukas, spikes, blackjacks, etc. (not sure what else etc. covers, but etc. anyway). Frankly, it doesn't sound logical to me. They are authorizing you the ability to readily use deadly force, I guess they want to specifically limit that deadly force to bullets. As an aside, I once saw statistics indicating that knife wounds were more likely to result in death than a gunshot wound. Maybe the law is hoping to lessen the chances of someone dying ! Another peculiarity here in Texas, you can lawfully display your "Easy Rider Rifle Rack" with a dozen rifles and shotguns in you truck, but you better hide that pistol !