South Carolina concealed carry of knives

Uechi · February 24th, 2009, 12:36 PM

I apologize in advance if this has been previously covered, but I couldn't find what I was looking for. It is my undefrstanding that even with a concealed weapons permit it is illegal to carry an automatic knife in South Carolina. What is the status of concealed tactical folders or fixed blade knives like the Ka Bar TDI? I believe they are also a no, no but I couldn't find the info. Regards

highvoltage · February 24th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Here's one opinion:

http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf

Uechi · February 24th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Thanks for the response, I saw this information, but it isn't clear to me what if anything can be carried and doesn't address people with a permit. I hope I can get a definitive answer if such a thing exists with federal or state government. In Florida it is legal to own an automatic knife and you can carry it if you have a permit with the same restrictions as a firearm. I would hope that applies to SC but I don't think so. Regards.

AllAmerican · February 24th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Are automatic and assisted opening the same? Probably not. Ive known a few folks with knives the opened up with the touch of a button or switch.

I know WalMart here sells assisted openers so they cannot be illegal.

Uechi · February 24th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Assisted opening knife uses a thumb stud or flipper it is not an automatic knife. The question is whether you can carry that concealed or a fixed blade knife. I don't know. Thanks

AllAmerican · February 24th, 2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uechi

Assisted opening knife uses a thumb stud or flipper it is not an automatic knife. The question is whether you can carry that concealed or a fixed blade knife. I don't know. Thanks

No, assisted opening knives are the ones where you start to open it with the stud and then it opens the rest of the way on its own.

These are legal to carry in SC.

Im almost positive you can carry a fixed blade knife in SC. It is not concealed and the blade is usually longer than 3"

Ill check the law for ya.

AllAmerican · February 24th, 2009, 03:37 PM

SECTION 16-23-460. Carrying concealed weapons; forfeiture of weapons.

(A) A person carrying a deadly weapon usually used for the infliction of personal injury concealed about his person is guilty of a misdemeanor, must forfeit to the county, or, if convicted in a municipal court, to the municipality, the concealed weapon, and must be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days.

(B) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(1) A person carrying a concealed weapon upon his own premises or pursuant to and in compliance with Article 4, Chapter 31 of Title 23; or

(2) peace officers in the actual discharge of their duties.

(C) The provisions of this section also do not apply to rifles, shotguns, dirks, slingshots, metal knuckles, knives, or razors unless they are used with the intent to commit a crime or in furtherance of a crime.

Ill look for more....

AllAmerican · February 24th, 2009, 03:39 PM

I see nothing else with regards to knives other than carrying on school property or violations in using them during the commision of a crime.

FWIW, Im am in a room with several people as I type this and everyone has a folder or assisted opener tucked in their pants pocket with the clip exposed. Including me.

Uechi · February 24th, 2009, 03:51 PM

Your absolutely correct on the assisted knife definition, my mistake. The information you provided is what I have found I just find it amazingly vague.

Chiller2 · February 24th, 2009, 04:05 PM

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

February 24th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#1
Uechi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Central, FLorida Posts: 123	South Carolina concealed carry of knives I apologize in advance if this has been previously covered, but I couldn't find what I was looking for. It is my undefrstanding that even with a concealed weapons permit it is illegal to carry an automatic knife in South Carolina. What is the status of concealed tactical folders or fixed blade knives like the Ka Bar TDI? I believe they are also a no, no but I couldn't find the info. Regards

February 24th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#2
highvoltage Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 544	Here's one opinion: http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf __________________ Three Glocks , Three Rugers, Assorted other stuff NRA Endowment Member Yes, a gun is a weapon. But the danger comes from the mind attached to the trigger finger. Caliber doesn't matter if you can't hit your target.

February 24th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#4
AllAmerican VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chesterfield, Kakalaki del Sur Posts: 2,401	Are automatic and assisted opening the same? Probably not. Ive known a few folks with knives the opened up with the touch of a button or switch. I know WalMart here sells assisted openers so they cannot be illegal. __________________ My Music: www.reverbnation.com/dickiefredericks New tunes added. "The Double Tap Center Mass Boogie. Learn it, know it, love it, shoot it. Good guys should live, bad guys not so much. " - Ted Nugent 09

February 24th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#7
AllAmerican VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chesterfield, Kakalaki del Sur Posts: 2,401	SECTION 16-23-460. Carrying concealed weapons; forfeiture of weapons. (A) A person carrying a deadly weapon usually used for the infliction of personal injury concealed about his person is guilty of a misdemeanor, must forfeit to the county, or, if convicted in a municipal court, to the municipality, the concealed weapon, and must be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days. (B) The provisions of this section do not apply to: (1) A person carrying a concealed weapon upon his own premises or pursuant to and in compliance with Article 4, Chapter 31 of Title 23; or (2) peace officers in the actual discharge of their duties. (C) The provisions of this section also do not apply to rifles, shotguns, dirks, slingshots, metal knuckles, knives, or razors unless they are used with the intent to commit a crime or in furtherance of a crime. Ill look for more.... __________________ My Music: www.reverbnation.com/dickiefredericks New tunes added. "The Double Tap Center Mass Boogie. Learn it, know it, love it, shoot it. Good guys should live, bad guys not so much. " - Ted Nugent 09

February 24th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#8
AllAmerican VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chesterfield, Kakalaki del Sur Posts: 2,401	I see nothing else with regards to knives other than carrying on school property or violations in using them during the commision of a crime. FWIW, Im am in a room with several people as I type this and everyone has a folder or assisted opener tucked in their pants pocket with the clip exposed. Including me. __________________ My Music: www.reverbnation.com/dickiefredericks New tunes added. "The Double Tap Center Mass Boogie. Learn it, know it, love it, shoot it. Good guys should live, bad guys not so much. " - Ted Nugent 09

February 24th, 2009, 02:30 PM	#3
Uechi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Central, FLorida Posts: 123	Thanks for the response, I saw this information, but it isn't clear to me what if anything can be carried and doesn't address people with a permit. I hope I can get a definitive answer if such a thing exists with federal or state government. In Florida it is legal to own an automatic knife and you can carry it if you have a permit with the same restrictions as a firearm. I would hope that applies to SC but I don't think so. Regards.

February 24th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#5
Uechi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Central, FLorida Posts: 123	Assisted opening knife uses a thumb stud or flipper it is not an automatic knife. The question is whether you can carry that concealed or a fixed blade knife. I don't know. Thanks

February 24th, 2009, 03:51 PM	#9
Uechi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Central, FLorida Posts: 123	Your absolutely correct on the assisted knife definition, my mistake. The information you provided is what I have found I just find it amazingly vague.

February 24th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#10
Chiller2 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 202	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

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