You can legally own any automatic knife with a valid hunting or fishing license in New York State. Also, if you are harassed because of this and it happens that it goes to court, you can prove that you do not have/did not intend to use it intentionally against another person, the case will be dismissed. New York State`s knife possession law is arbitrary, vague and confusing. The deceptive complexity of the legal system is exacerbated by the penetration of the judiciary into the legislative sphere. Any knife can become a “dangerous knife” on the basis of a definition established by the court and carry the risk of a criminal conviction even without criminal conduct on the part of the owner of the knife. Switchblade knives (automatic) can be legally manufactured, sold and owned by a wide class of state and local employees, active U.S. military personnel, and licensed hunters, fur hunters, and fishermen. (See the following discussion on exceptions.) The possession of “switchblade” knives is also illegal for those who are not exempt. See the “Exceptions to Illegal Ownership or Transportation” section. If you are still not sure, please do not carry knives with you. Ok Fern, you seem to know more than I do.

How can I measure a Karambit knife or is it illegal In New York everywhere, I believe that all solid blades are legal, but double-edged blades may not be. Unfortunately, on the street, the legality of stewards depends on the officer`s ability to hit the knife. I thought an automatic knife is allowed in New York if it`s a curiosity or part of a knife collection. In this case, you can carry an automatic knife as long as it is unique, and a few other unique knives are also with you. No? Therefore, if you live in New York and you wear the blade in New York, all the laws applied in knife criminal law refer to your question of whether it is a sharp blade sufficient to cut the skin, according to the officer, he/she can arrest you or subpoena you for criminal possession of a firearm, even if it`s legal or not, you`ll probably be arrested if you`re seen, don`t swing and pretend it`s a real sword. It would be better to have it hidden in a blade holder the size of the sword. Even though there is no discussion of knives in the sections concerning illegal weapons in educational institutions, such as 265.01-A and 265.06. New York State Code regulations require all institutions to adopt gun rules for students, teachers, and visitors.

Knives are prohibited on campus and on buses. In addition, restrictions and prohibitions on knives and weapons apply to courtrooms, correctional facilities and certain airports. This is illegal for people who are not in the United States. Citizens who must possess one of the weapons described in section 265.02, even if the presence of such a person in that country is permitted by federal law, even though New York passed a law on June 17, 2019 that allows illegal aliens from the state to apply for driver`s licenses issued in the state of New York. In New York, knives are less welcome than illegal aliens. If a gravity knife, a switching blade knife, a ballistic pilum knife, a metal ankle knife, a dagger, a dirk or a stiletto heel is in a vehicle, it is presumed to belong to all occupants of that vehicle, unless it is in one of the occupants. If the vehicle is a rental vehicle, such as a taxi, it is not presumed that the weapon belongs to the rented driver. Although the presumption is rebuttable, a defendant can prove in court that he did not intend to use the instrument as a weapon against another. However, you can still be arrested and charged with criminal possession of a firearm, even if the weapon is a weapon that is legal to possess. New York State lifted the restriction on gravitometers on May 30, 2019. As a result, owning a gravity knife is no longer a crime, but possession of ballistic pilum knives, metal dowels or switching blades is still a crime.

These knives are dangerous and can cause serious bodily harm if used illegally. However, it is possible to legally own these knives if you have a mandatory fishing or hunting license. A gravitational meter is defined as one that has a blade under control that can be released by gravity or centrifugal force and then engages in the open position. The mere possession of this “weapon” has been a crime for many years, even without the intention of using it for criminal purposes. This definition is very broad and could be used to include all types of knives that are generally considered “normal” knives because they are used for work and are readily available on websites or in stores such as The Home Depot. On May 30, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed a bill removing them from the law that lists the weapons “per se.” This bill aligned it with a Federal Court decision that concluded that our laws were too vague in this regard and therefore unconstitutional. In addition, and equally relevant, are these blades, which are no longer considered “lethal weapons”. It is therefore now legal to wear it, provided that there are no other circumstances that could otherwise make it illegal. That is not correct. I was punished for having a “knife in public”.

It was actually the Kershaw cryo in the link for hunting knives. So no, open port is not legal. Do not use a clip. If the knife is too big to put in your pocket, don`t carry it to New York. Bags can be searched at any time and a blade more than 3″ long is illegal It is illegal for a person who is not a citizen to carry a knife. All of the above types of knives are illegal in New York city because they are lethal weapons and can cause serious harm to others. It is possible to carry these knives for specific purposes such as fishing or hunting, provided you have a license. The possession of switching blades, ballistic pilum knives, metal ankle knives, tubular swords and “kung fu stars” is prohibited. In addition, you must know how to confirm YOUR authority and not expose yourself to the police under the radar of tactics. Just say, “Don`t do and don`t do. You cannot search my person, papers or utensils unless you have a bona fide arrest warrant issued by a judge in good faith.

I also exercise my right to remain silent, please do not ask me any questions, please address it to my legal opinion. Although restrictions have been eased, depending on the circumstances, you can still be arrested if you have a gravity knife. The gravimeter could be illegal, depending on how it is used or owned. I have an outdoor knife “Ka-Bar Jarosz Turok”. I bought it for camping and hiking to do all the tasks I might need it for. Cutting wood, etc. I live in Queens NY. After reading this forum, I am happy to say that I am better informed about the laws of knife possession. However, I have a question. Even though it is legal to own a knife like mine, do I still need to have legal documents like a permit, etc.? I see outdoor knives sold at sports stores all over New York, and I even once bought fishing knives as gifts. I`m a little afraid of being intimidated by the police because of this knife when I go on a camping trip.

Although I am an American citizen, I am a brown boy of queens with an Indian surname. I would like to have someone`s comments on what I should have in terms of permits, etc., if any. Thank you very much. Hi Brandon; New York is a bit confusing with different neighborhoods (especially New York) with a whole series of different laws about portage. It seems that 4″ is the length you need to stay underneath so as not to attract unwanted attention. In my opinion, I would say that carrying a knife of more than 4″ will question you by the police if you are not arrested. I`m not too familiar with all the regional knife laws in every state, so I can`t give you “official” advice. It can only come from a lawyer from the state of New York. Thank you for the question, J. I`m thinking about getting oone, but I don`t know if it`s legal or illegal, they`re legal for benefit or daily use. However, double-edged blade karambits fall into the category of lethal weapons, the carrying of which is illegal under New York State law. Track the money.

The state is paid in the process of buying weapons. They don`t make money with knives. They are trying to get people to buy guns so they can secure the bag. Unfortunately, New York State law does not prohibit carrying a knife on school or college campus grounds. Sections 265.01A and 265.06 of the New York Penal Code refer to illegal weapons on school grounds that do not include knives. A single judge on the 7-member panel disagreed and wrote a long and thoughtful statement. Courts in New York, including New York City, systematically allow convictions for dangerous knives to continue, regardless of the type of knife, in which the accused in the “context of the activity” at the time of arrest gives an indication that the allegedly dangerous knife is possessed for protection. Menschen gegen Richards, 869 N.Y.S. 2d 731, (2008). The circumstances in Richard were that the defendant was an occasional street vendor trying to interest a buyer in the purchase of a SpongeBob balloon.

His perseverance led to a police intervention during which a knife with a 3-inch blade was discovered in his back pocket. The description of the knife did not place it in one of the two categories of knives that were restricted to New York. He explained the purpose of his possession of the knife: I would like to try to get in touch with my representative from the state of New York to try to revise these current knife laws. All knife lovers and owners need to band together and write or make phone calls and have a personal appearance with/in place, representative.it is too easy to get arrested because they carry a tool for which many have been arrested and convicted, and we need a clear guideline on what we can and cannot do.