Knife carry in NC?

fernset · July 9th, 2009, 12:34 AM

I'll be driving up to NC up the coast from Miami and spending the week in NC. What are the laws on knife carry in these states considering I have a Fl CCP?

rhrocket22 · July 9th, 2009, 12:50 AM

I believe in NC a firearm is the only thing you can conceal. Knives dont fall in that category. Have a safe trip.

NC Bullseye · July 9th, 2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rhrocket22

I believe in NC a firearm is the only thing you can conceal. Knives dont fall in that category. Have a safe trip.

This is correct. In NC it's a CHP, concealed handgun permit. It covers no other weapons, only handguns.

TucAzRider · July 9th, 2009, 01:07 PM

So if your knife is on your belt,.. IS that ok?

Natureboypkr · July 9th, 2009, 01:34 PM

I've seen many people open carry knives here in NC.

NC Bullseye · July 10th, 2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TucAzRider

So if your knife is on your belt,.. IS that ok?

The only place the law addresses other than the "normal small folding knife ment to be carried in a pocket" is where they reference carrying a weapon on to educational property and there they expand it to and knife, dirk, photon torpedo, etc.

As is the case with other NC laws, (or lack thereof) carry of a sheath knife may be a grey area since it is somewhat concealed in a sheath but Id guess that as long as your not doing the Crocodile Dundee carry you'll be fine with the average sized fixed blade openly carried. Do NOT cover it or you will be open to concealed weapons charges.

BTW I'm no knife expert nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night so don't bet the farm on internet advise.

MadMac · July 10th, 2009, 01:21 PM

They were very specific in my NC CHL class that the permit only covers the handgun(s) - not a knife. However, I see lots and lots of folks with folders clipped to their pocket around Wake County. I carry a Spyderco Delica 4 with the "wave" opener clipped on my pocket. The blade is 2.94" - under the 3" maximum that certain juristictions prohibit.

I plan on using the small size as my defense. I whipped it out at the Verizon store in town to open one of those blister pack accessories, and the clerk said something about a weapon and laughed. I told him it was just my pocket knife, and he was seeing me use it for its primary purpose.

ramrunnr · July 11th, 2009, 02:46 AM

"If it has a clip it has to be carried in a way that it is visible." direct quote from a LEO friend of mine. If there is a pocket clip you can clip it to the inside of the pocket with the end sticking out and be legal according to him. Just don't let you shirt untuck and cover up the little bit that is showing.

my 2 cents

July 9th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#1
fernset Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 395	Knife carry in NC? I'll be driving up to NC up the coast from Miami and spending the week in NC. What are the laws on knife carry in these states considering I have a Fl CCP?

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Natureboypkr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Posts: 1,043	I've seen many people open carry knives here in NC. __________________ V.P. of The Concealed Carrying Boys Mixed Martial Arts Record= 2-0.......Kyokushin Karate Record=5-0 USMC.....helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775

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ramrunnr Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 22	"If it has a clip it has to be carried in a way that it is visible." direct quote from a LEO friend of mine. If there is a pocket clip you can clip it to the inside of the pocket with the end sticking out and be legal according to him. Just don't let you shirt untuck and cover up the little bit that is showing. my 2 cents __________________ Kel-Tec P-3at, Taurus PT-908, Glock 26, Ruger 10/22, Kel-Tec SUB-2000 9mm Glock mags, ...I just keep getting more and more.

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July 9th, 2009, 12:50 AM	#2
rhrocket22 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Posts: 166	I believe in NC a firearm is the only thing you can conceal. Knives dont fall in that category. Have a safe trip.

July 10th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#7
MadMac Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	They were very specific in my NC CHL class that the permit only covers the handgun(s) - not a knife. However, I see lots and lots of folks with folders clipped to their pocket around Wake County. I carry a Spyderco Delica 4 with the "wave" opener clipped on my pocket. The blade is 2.94" - under the 3" maximum that certain juristictions prohibit. I plan on using the small size as my defense. I whipped it out at the Verizon store in town to open one of those blister pack accessories, and the clerk said something about a weapon and laughed. I told him it was just my pocket knife, and he was seeing me use it for its primary purpose.