South Carolina concealed carry of knives - Page 2

AllAmerican · February 24th, 2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiller2

SC used to have a provision in the law limiting knives to 2" although I never saw it enforced. That was changed last year and best I understand it a knife is legal as long as it is not being used to commit a criminal act but I am not sure if that applies to autos

Good call and Welcome to DC!!!

conwic · February 24th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Yes, our law is certainly confusing. I suspect that it confuses the police as much as the rest of us. Though SC appears - to me at least- to have no state laws about knife size or type except the 2 inch limits for schools, most cities have their own laws/ordnances which are more restrictive. What you can carry will vary according to where you are. For instance, if you take a look at the site posted by highvoltage, you'll note that Columbia has a law against carrying case knives. The reference to case knives is confusing because it is pure 18th century, but any fixed blade can fall under that ordnance, particularily if a police officer is looking for something to charge you with.

I was considering carrying a TDI. But after doing the research, I decided not to since most of my time is spent in Columbia. It just didn't make sense to me to carry a knife that was at least technically illegal when I could legally carry a gun under my CCP. Personally, I just carry a locking blade folder with a blade length just under 3 inches. That appears to me to be legal anywhere. If, on the other hand , I lived in Charleston, I'de happily carry the TDI.

Hope this is of some help

Regards-conwic

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February 24th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#12
conwic Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SC Posts: 34	Yes, our law is certainly confusing. I suspect that it confuses the police as much as the rest of us. Though SC appears - to me at least- to have no state laws about knife size or type except the 2 inch limits for schools, most cities have their own laws/ordnances which are more restrictive. What you can carry will vary according to where you are. For instance, if you take a look at the site posted by highvoltage, you'll note that Columbia has a law against carrying case knives. The reference to case knives is confusing because it is pure 18th century, but any fixed blade can fall under that ordnance, particularily if a police officer is looking for something to charge you with. I was considering carrying a TDI. But after doing the research, I decided not to since most of my time is spent in Columbia. It just didn't make sense to me to carry a knife that was at least technically illegal when I could legally carry a gun under my CCP. Personally, I just carry a locking blade folder with a blade length just under 3 inches. That appears to me to be legal anywhere. If, on the other hand , I lived in Charleston, I'de happily carry the TDI. Hope this is of some help Regards-conwic