If you`re in Illinois, then yes, it`s illegal because you`re wearing blade restrictions. It doesn`t matter if you intend if it violates the length requirement Although it is probably not explicitly illegal to wear a railway tip, has a use and use only; Iron. Wearing one if you don`t have a railway-related business will likely look suspicious, and often it`s up to the local official to recognize the weather or not, you don`t have anything good in mind. Plus, it could easily be considered a Billy club. In addition, keep in mind that taking parts and parts of railways, even if they are not yet attached to the rails, is often considered theft. wears a club, blackjack, shoulder gun, sandpit, sandbag, metal ankle or other ankle weapon, regardless of its composition, throwing star or knife, commonly known as a switching blade knife, with a blade that opens automatically by manual pressing a button, a spring or other device in the handle of the knife or ballistic knife; it is a device that drives a knife-like blade such as a projectile by means of a coil spring, elastic material or compressed gas; or you should never say you have a knife to defend yourself. You just turned it into a weapon. Wear it to open packages, for lunch, etc. Tell the police the wrong thing and you will be arrested. Chicago – § 8-24-020. Sale or possession of lethal weapons.
§ 8-24-021 Sale, exhibition and use of utility knives § 8-26-060. Creation of a register of gun offenders. Illinois is one of many states that refer to intent when it comes to determining the legality of knife possession. State law defines intent as an attempt to harm another person using a knife. Hi Ted; Thank you for the question. Illinois is a difficult state to summarize in terms of knife laws, as Chicago has its own rules for minimizing urban violence. Keep in mind that I am not legally authorized to provide you with official legal advice, so my warning is that you should seek “official” advice from an Attorney in the State of Illinois. However, for what it`s worth, the regulations are pretty clear when it comes to knives in Chicago. Essentially, you can`t have/own/carry/hide a knife with a blade larger than 2 inches if you`re under 18. It is also called; I have a few Kershaw knives that have a part of the blade sticking out of the back that, when pressed, pushes the blade enough until the spring pressure takes over. I live in Illinois and currently own a Smith & Wesson SWMP5LS Assisted Opening knife. I urgently need to know if it is legal or not.
Help, please! Link: www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SWMP5LS-Linerlock-Generation/dp/B0037H29XY Note: The knife is 3.5 inches long. There is no exception for law enforcement in section (a1) of the UUW which refers to “switching blades” and “ballistic knives”; or (a2) with respect to daggers, etc., executed with unlawful intent. There is an exception for law enforcement and school safety officers in section (c), which refers to knives on school property. There is no exception for members of the U.S. military. Automatic knives are considered illegal in Illinois. These knives are actually prohibited and must not be owned, sold, traded, manufactured or otherwise in your possession if you are in the state of Illinois. I just laughed a lot. Where do you go with concealed 5-inch throwing knives? Lol I found the .. www.knifeup.com/illinois-knife-law/ What about swords? I have a katana. And seriously, remember to tie it up when I go for my night walk.
Purely for self-defense. I hope it`s more of a deterrent than having to be used (although I can). Is this considered bad intention (self-defense)?. And is this length legal? Fixed blade knives are often called vaginal knives because of the case (jacket) in which they are worn. These knives are stronger and sturdier than your standard pocket knife because there are no moving parts. Fixed blades tend to offer longer blades that offer a wider variety of uses with blades up to and over 13″ in length. They are the perfect tool for serious nature lovers and hunters who need more money for their money in the backcountry. As of August 2017: Switching blades and other automatic knives are legally allowed to be worn in the state of Illinois with proof of ownership from the carrier of a card (FOID) This law prohibits impact rings, throwing stars, switching blades (and other automatic knives) and ballistic knives in the state of Illinois. People v. Gazelle noted that the prohibition on knives in paragraph (a)(1) applies only to knives with a switching blade or ballistic knives. Other knives that are not switching blades and ballistic knives are not prohibited. This means that Balisong knives, also known as butterfly knives, are legal.
Why can`t we get clarification from anyone? It`s been a while since switch sheets were made legal for transport in Il, but no one can tell us if it`s now legal to hide wearing a blade over 3″ with a FOID/CCW license card. I even asked the Illinois State Rifle Association and they don`t seem to have an answer. Launcher, ballistic and automatic knives are illegal to possess at all times. Illinois law states that you can carry any knife as long as it is legal and you do not intend to violate or break the law! Butterfly knives are legal to possess and carry, open and hidden, in the state. However, since they are more than 3 inches long, they should be kept away from public/government property, as they are then considered an illegal and dangerous weapon. Most of the time, there are no problems with fixed blade knives in Illinois. Fixed blade knives can be worn open or concealed. However, if they are part of a type of automatic knife where a blanket is automatically removed, they are considered illegal. ANYTHING RELATED TO THE 3in blade is illegal without wearing a security clearance Note that I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. There are also county laws that also come into play, so look at your municipal laws. If you have any questions, ask them in the comment box below. However, many questions will likely need to be directed to a prosecutor or para-legal for official clarification.
Illinois P.A. 100-0082 (8/11/17) legalizes possession of a Switchblade or automatic knife with a valid FOID card. Like most people in Illinois, I remain a little confused about the law. I want to carry a hunting knife with a blade of 6 inches or more, not only during the hunt, but also outside on private property and sometimes on the park trails where we walk our dog. Not near schools, not in Chicago or a nearby suburb, but in the small illinois town. Legal? 6-inch blade, 10-inch Bowie?. I don`t wear in a store or on my belt/hip while driving, but it would be in my truck. Like most people I`ve spoken to, we really don`t know if it`s illegal or legal. who knows exactly? Illinois is one of the states that refers to the knife carrier`s intentions to determine whether or not it is legal for him to be in possession of that knife.
However, this is not the only way by which they call a knife legal or illegal. IMO, the surgical knife in the link would definitely be illegal, as the switch in the handle activates the spring assistant. – Open Carry is completely legal as the blade is no more than 3 inches long. Is it considered an illegal automatic knife if it is suspended, if you open it without pressing a button? At a time considered illegal under Illinois` knife laws, switching blades entered the legal division in 2017 thanks to a coordinated push from lawmakers representing districts outside of Chicago. On August 11, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB 607, which repeals the Illinois circuit leaf ban. In an attempt to prevent the appearance of illegal behavior by minors, Illinois lawmakers have focused on enacting knife laws that target minors. Under Illinois Law 105 ILCS 5/10 22.6, any student in possession of a knife on school grounds is a legal ground for expelling the student between one and two years of age. Illinois laws are pretty open. There are only a few types of knives that are generally prohibited, and only certain areas where knives of or more than 3 inches in length cannot be carried.
Otherwise, all non-prohibited knives are legal to carry, open or not. Hi Steve; Thanks for the question! You can search for state laws (like me) on each state`s homepage, where all the laws are listed. It gets a little confusing, but even more so when you look at local and regional laws within a state. Since I`m not a lawyer, I could get into trouble if I gave you information without stating that I`m not a lawyer and that you need to get your official information from a lawyer or paralegal in the state of Illinois. After saying all this, the answer to your question depends on what you are wearing. A 3-inch pocket knife would never be questioned unless you were trying to hurt someone. Illinois` knife laws are more focused on determining a person`s motivations when carrying a knife. If it doesn`t seem like you`re trying to hurt someone in a suspicious situation, then everything should be fine (as I read the law). To be sure, I would make the knife look small and non-aggressive (i.e.
not carry a Ka-Bar military knife in a nightclub). These are just my 2 cent.cheers,J. Legally Yes, according to my interpretation of the law. HOWEVER, as always, don`t take my word for it as the last authority. Only an attorney or paralegal in the state of Illinois can confirm this. Like many states, Illinois has banned automatic knives. You may not manufacture, possess, sell and/or trade an automatic knife. Legal restrictions on automatic knives have become stricter in recent years in response to the outbreak of violence on the streets of South Chicago.