afaik no knife restrictions in MD but you can’t concealed carry a switchblade and open carry is ok as long as you stabbed the guy “by accident.”
Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 4-101
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Nunchaku” means a device constructed of two pieces of any substance, including wood, metal, or plastic, connected by any chain, rope, leather, or other flexible material not exceeding 24 inches in length.
(3)(i) “Pepper mace” means an aerosol propelled combination of highly disabling irritant pepper-based products.
(ii) “Pepper mace” is also known as oleoresin capsicum (o.c.) spray.
(4) “Star knife” means a device used as a throwing weapon, consisting of several sharp or pointed blades arrayed as radially disposed arms about a central disk.
(5)(i) “Weapon” includes a dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor, and nunchaku.
(ii) “Weapon” does not include:
1. a handgun; or
2. a penknife without a switchblade.
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(c)(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.
(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.
JerseyMike was correct about switchblades, however it does not say anything about self defense.
It does say no carrying with 'intent to injure in an unlawful manner'.
You can only carry a "switchblade" if you have a MD concealed carry permit.
Wear and Carry permit covers auto knives concealed. If you have no permit, carry auto knife in view.
JerseyMike was correct about switchblades, however it does not say anything about self defense.
It does say no carrying with 'intent to injure in an unlawful manner'.
Thanks. At least I can keep them.
I've lost count of all the auto-knives I've had over the decades and they were all carried. I have one left( Dalton Battle Dragon) but for ease of handling, my favorites are my two Benchmade Contegos. After adjusting the pivot screw, the weight of the blade is all that's needed to open and close them. No spring assist, so no need to force the blade closed.
So...what springers do you have in mind? Anything cool?
Yeah, I'm going to have to see something in writing relating switch blades (concealed) to the MD handgun carry permit. FD: I carry a switcher daily, I work with my hands and often with my "hand", so a necessity. haha, let the jokes flow.