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87. In Florida I can carry a large concealed fixed blade knife if I wish ...

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 05:11 PM

Dec 2012

as I have a concealed weapons permit.

In the rural town where I live I often carry a 4" fixed blade hunting knife on my belt exposed. If I go to a more urban area such as Tampa I simly conceal this knife to avoid any hassels from the local authorities who do not always understand Florida weapons law.

I use knives as tools as I have no training in knife fighting. I carry a snub nosed .38 for self defense.

My Florida carry permit does not allow me to carry a knife in the states that have reciprocity with Florida.

FLORIDA'S RECIPROCITY STATES

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(1) While Florida's law allows licensees to carry stun guns, knives, and billy clubs in a concealed fashion, the laws in these states allow for concealed carry of handguns or pistols ONLY, NOT WEAPONS IN GENERAL. Florida license holders are prohibited from carrying other types of weapons while in these states.
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html

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Move Over, NRA. Meet the Knife Lobby. [View all] unhappycamper Dec 2012 OP

I have no problem with this, MadHound Dec 2012 #1

I've carried a pocket knife for years and years, much like my father for years and years, it just RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2

It might be in a court room but other than that I don't know of any city former-republican Dec 2012 #3

Here's an interesting web site on this ... RKP5637 Dec 2012 #6

Thanks , one thing you have to be careful of now former-republican Dec 2012 #7

I just updated my earlier post to you on this thread, about NY and RKP5637 Dec 2012 #9

Many states' laws restrict max blade length guardian Dec 2012 #20

And some, of course as shown by your link, restict knives regardless of length. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #45

Knife laws are, literally, all over the map, especially in urban areas. PavePusher Dec 2012 #66

Who is society to tell me that I can't carry my broadsword into a Starbucks? onehandle Dec 2012 #4

A thick crust bagel needs to know who's boss. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2012 #16

Starbucks is holy ground.. actslikeacarrot Dec 2012 #17

I sighed as I stared at the waiter and drew my Hanzo steel Arkana Dec 2012 #18

If you lived here in California nobody would be telling you that you can't do that slackmaster Dec 2012 #23

Well, it would be fair since the people working there have sharp weapons The Straight Story Dec 2012 #83

"Survival Equipment Expert" Paladin Dec 2012 #5

A PhD from the University of West Virginia. Remmah2 Dec 2012 #62

What does it tell you? Share with the rest of us. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #68

Knives, swords and other sharpened implements have been key survival tools for humans geckosfeet Dec 2012 #8

I carry a pocket knife (Spyderco Tenacious) with me almost everywhere I go. justanidea Dec 2012 #10

I wouldn't carry a switchblade because of the possibility of it opening accidentally in my pocket slackmaster Dec 2012 #26

Most have a safety lock, much as on a gun, just for that purpose. PavePusher Dec 2012 #69

Yes, the one I use at home as a letter opener has that feature slackmaster Dec 2012 #86

Good choice, that's my current carry knife as well. PavePusher Dec 2012 #89

Doesn't matter if it's guns, knives or any other weapon... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #11

Yeah, cars should only come in one color too..... PavePusher Dec 2012 #72

Sorry, lame reply. n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #84

Well, it was rather a lame hypothesis. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #90

Sorry, PavePusher. I hate this topic and shouldn't have interjected... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #94

I appreciate the in-depth reply. PavePusher Dec 2012 #99

quick reply... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #100

"That's not a knife. THIS is a knife." DetlefK Dec 2012 #12

I Dunno---Are You Sure It's "Tactical" Enough? Paladin Dec 2012 #13

I looked it up too, "Spyderco Tenacious." I can see it in the court room, as the DA says, and they RKP5637 Dec 2012 #15

THIS is what a "Spyderco Tenacious" (3.3" blade) looks like. Melodramatic much? Romulox Dec 2012 #24

There Are Four Spyderco Knives In That Series. Paladin Dec 2012 #34

Right, but the "Spyderco Tenacious" is a *specific* knife in that series. Romulox Dec 2012 #36

My Point Having Been (In Case You Missed It): Paladin Dec 2012 #52

There's nothing wrong with either the name or the knife. Your point was silly. nt Romulox Dec 2012 #58

Just like the Ford "Fusion", or a Chevy "Volt". right? n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #74

Just ask any wine bottle in range hootinholler Dec 2012 #28

They are short blades nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #33

Why "rightfully so"? PavePusher Dec 2012 #76

I thought you told us before it was a 10" blade? zappaman Dec 2012 #81

That reminds me of the one I had confiscated by the TSA -- at a Bus Terminal! Buns_of_Fire Dec 2012 #19

It may be that not enough people are flying to keep the TSA fully entertained. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #47

I guess. Good thing I'd forgotten my Leatherman. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2012 #93

That's not a knife. That is a tool...... wandy Dec 2012 #27

I've never been a fan of Swiss Army knives. justanidea Dec 2012 #30

I go to court way too often nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #35

My Victorinox Swiss Army Knife has gotten me out of a few jams on the road derby378 Dec 2012 #54

I always likd the roach clip that came on a swiss army knife NT Trunk Monkey Dec 2012 #65

I want a katana and a gurkha MrScorpio Dec 2012 #14

I have both! Xyzse Dec 2012 #42

Some people really have no business owning edged weapons... -..__... Dec 2012 #21

I've carried a folding lock-blade knife almost every day for nearly 40 years slackmaster Dec 2012 #22

Does it swing open with one hand? Logical Dec 2012 #32

There is spring tension that tends to keep it closed. That makes it compliant with Section 653k... slackmaster Dec 2012 #38

Nice, I will have to get one Logical Dec 2012 #61

Where's The 30-Round Magazine And Flash Suppressor? Paladin Dec 2012 #37

They're right next to That Shoulder Thing That Goes Up slackmaster Dec 2012 #39

OK, Looks Like You Can Walk Out The Front Door, Now. Paladin Dec 2012 #50

The CRKT M-16 is one of my favorite EDCs ..... oldhippie Dec 2012 #77

In all the years I have carried a knife for self-defense, I have brandished one exactly one time. slackmaster Dec 2012 #85

What a completely phoney, completely ginned up "issue". Romulox Dec 2012 #25

People who make the H-bomb argument when dicussing 2A issues remind me of anti-gay rights people. justanidea Dec 2012 #29

Hardly "a completely phoney, completely ginned up issue." MicaelS Dec 2012 #44

In the sense that Mother Jones is attempting to create hysteria where none should exist. nt Romulox Dec 2012 #59

Ah, I see your point. Thank you. n/t MicaelS Dec 2012 #70

Carried a sword in Chicago on many occasions. Encouters with cops go like this: ieoeja Dec 2012 #31

Knife Lobby RED ONE Dec 2012 #40

I've Been Waiting for This Xyzse Dec 2012 #41

Pray tell me what do you need body armor for? nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #46

Well, since I don't own guns. Xyzse Dec 2012 #51

You do know how to wear it nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #55

Yep! Xyzse Dec 2012 #56

Now air soft makes sense nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #57

You were very lucky too zappaman Dec 2012 #60

I can agree with that. Xyzse Dec 2012 #64

I have...it is bulky nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #73

Yes it is! Xyzse Dec 2012 #75

question RED ONE Dec 2012 #43

If those who post that the 2A only authorizes muskets and flint-locks, would they agree that the 2A AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #48

I carry a pocket knife Aerows Dec 2012 #49

are you licensed to carry that? Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #79

In Florida I can carry a large concealed fixed blade knife if I wish ... spin Dec 2012 #87

I live in Mississippi Aerows Dec 2012 #98

You are lucky guardian Dec 2012 #105

Your 3.5" Benchmade folder is an excellent tool for everyday use. ... spin Dec 2012 #107

"It makes little sense to me." guardian Dec 2012 #109

LOL Aerows Dec 2012 #97

I sometimes venture out of the house without my pants nolabels Dec 2012 #53

The sharpest thread in the DU! Remmah2 Dec 2012 #63

lol n/t Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #78

A different subspecies of Delicatcus Flowerus bongbong Dec 2012 #67

You're right. I use my knife to cut a lot of brown things. justanidea Dec 2012 #71

I use my car keys or comb. Rips right through the tape. n/t ieoeja Dec 2012 #95

That's going to leave adhesive all over your keys. Union Scribe Dec 2012 #96

Been doing it for decades. Haven't had a problem yet. n/t ieoeja Dec 2012 #104

I qualify as one of your delicate flowers ... spin Dec 2012 #91

"You know why I use a knife? Guns are too quick." - The Joker Initech Dec 2012 #80

They passed a law forbidding school bus drivers from carrying a pocket knife. MrYikes Dec 2012 #82

My sons and daughters all looked upon getting their own, authentic Leathermen as a rite hedgehog Dec 2012 #88

When I attended high school most boys carried a pocket knife. ... spin Dec 2012 #92

There was no stigma about having guns in your cars Riftaxe Dec 2012 #102

I have always carried a knife Riftaxe Dec 2012 #101

I also always have a knife on me but many people have asked me why. ... spin Dec 2012 #108

Not for nothing, but over-the-top weapons like axes and broadswords have *never* been protected Azathoth Dec 2012 #103

Laws in colonial America did not prohibit people from carrying sheathed swords slackmaster Dec 2012 #106

The laws were a patchwork Azathoth Dec 2012 #110