Just watch out for Chicago as there is no state preemption. Signed into law in August I see that your article says auto knives are illegal in Illinois. August of I believe that changed and they are now perfectly legal to own in the state of Illinois. Just an update. Would be worth looking into and updating your site.
So there is no exception for handicapped people with say one hand or arm? Im a 16 year old is it legal for me to carry a 2 and a half inch blade in a forest preserve for uses of bushcraft in Illinois. I have to look up what a ballistics knife is l never heard that tremallage before thank you for the information Michael. Please update, Illinois law has changed! It is now legal to own and carry a switchblade, with a concealed carry permit, of course.
This is old information. Please note that Chicago may be an exception, so be sure to check for Chicago-specific laws. Though probably not expressly illegal to carry, a railroad spike has one use and one use only; railroads.
Additionally, it could easily be considered as a Billy club. Illinois SB repealed the ban on switchblade knives in Illinois on August 11th Your information is outdated, and inaccurate. Are you allowed to carry or have in your possession an automatic knife if you currently have a valid FOID card. Could you please update this with the changes that have been made in regards to being able to carry an automatic knife when you possess a FOID card?
Legally Yes, according to my interpretation of the law. Only an actual lawyer or para-legal in the state of Illinois can confirm this. The question will be if you are confronted with an officer what is your intent, and as long as you can make a very good argument in favor of your peaceful intentions, you should be good. I live in SD where the knife laws are pretty much non existent.
I open carry an 8 inch The blade is 8 inches Ka-Bar knife in a sheath on my hip. Hey Ted; Thanks for the question. Illinois is a tough state to summarize regarding knife laws since Chicago has its own set of rules to minimize urban violence. It also says;. No person shall carry concealed on or about his person a dagger, any knife with a blade more than two and one-half inches in length, or other dangerous weapon.
I used to live in Chicago. I wised up and left. Not because of the crime. Because of the Democrats. What about swords? I own a katana. And in all seriousness considered strapping it on when I go for my nightly walk. Purely for self defense. Hopefully more as a deterrent than actually needing to use though I can. Is that considered ill intent self defense?. And is that length legal? Save carrying that for the zombie apocalypse.
Kakushibuki are way more useful. I guess my question is, how long of a blade can I open carry? Six to one, half dozen to the other. Did you not read the article? Anyone can carry any sized fixed blade, no matter if they have a CCL or not. Hey Steve; Thanks for the question! It gets a bit confusing, but even more so when you consider local and regional laws within a state. A 3-inch pocket knife would never be in question as to its legality unless you try to hurt someone.
Also if I can in Chicago whenever I go there. Yes I have the same question as Jeff. I would like to carry that same knife in Chicago. Is this ok? Did you or did you not read article? The Launch 4 is California legsl. So, so long you have a FOID, your cool. What would I have to do to carry a sword in public?
Is there any way at all to accomplish that legally? Just my thoughts… cheers, J. No way. No how. A open carry hunting knife may slide in some areas of Illinois, but a sword? NO WAY!
So like most ,people in Illinois , i remain a bit confused on the law. I wish to carry a hunting knife with a blade of 6 inches or more not only while hunting but outside on private property and sometimes while walking park trails where we walk our dog.
Not near any schools not in Chicago or any suburb near there, but in small town Illinois. Like most folks i have talked to we really just do not know if this is illegal or legal…. I live in Illinois as well. I was wondering about a Machete. I have my foid card and live in IL, far from Chicago, down by St Louis , but not sure if the blade length will get it confiscated or not.
I have a otf Microtech Ultratech also, mine is the small utx I have asked three police officers whether carrying it is legal or not. Two of them had no idea it is now legal to carry switchblades. Does that answer your question? LOL just be careful, this is IL we live in. Its a beautiful knife with a black case that slips on your belt. I use it to cut parcels open that I get from Amazon and ebay.
Also to use on hard to open grocery store products. Also where I live ,I walk to a bar,so I dont drink and drive. The neighborhood is changing and one morning I spotted a loose pitbul.
You figure out the rest. Also, lots of coyote sightings in area. I carry a knife in my belt for Self-Protection rather than carrying a gun. I would have no intention of harming anyone — unless I were defending myself. Hmmm… not sure I buy that. Man up and help defend yourself, other helpless victims around you and ultimately, your community. Tell them you carry it for everyday things. Work, hunting, opening mail. If you can show that you use it primarily as a tool it will be hard to prove carrying it for harmful intent should you have to use it in self defense.
A gun though legal to carry with a concealed carry permit would be much harder to defend should you ever need to fire it at another. But obviously a gun would be more effective in warding off an attack if you have enough time and space to do so safely. Sadly, there are no stats on how many times a gun has stopped an attack or other crimes without firing a shot. Does this law with knives apply the same to firearms as it pertains to non-residents?
I have a carry permit from another state and I am allowed to have my firearm in my vehicle concealed when I am in Illinois. Does this carry over to knives as well???? Screw the law! Yes — I totally agree. Anyone know how exactly this would work, legally speaking?
You can NOT use any artifice or creative argument to change the length of a knife. The hilt is where the factory handle ends and the measurement from the tip to the hilt must be less than 3 inches. Read the case below from the Appellate Court website:. Note however that this is a thumb assisted, not a spring assisted knife. A Can someone clarify the legal length?
So a legal carry knife must absolutely be fully and completely under the three inch mark? Am I getting that right? B Also, I just looked at a review video of the Coldsteel Tigerclaw on Youtube and the reviewer pointed out that the stated length on the packaging was 3. It looked like the way Coldsteel got to that measurement was by measuring a straight line from the hilt and along the spine so the distal 3. Is there anything that can be said about this? Any thoughts on the Cold Steel Double Agent?
It is stated as being 3. In short, is that particular knife line Illinois legal? Or does the context of self defense cover you? I imagine you could do a lot of damage to an attacker with something within legal definition or no weapon at all, or a makeshift implement off the street and be in deeper waters depending on the amount of harm done to the attacker than if you were to cause severe harm with a 3. But is 3-inches-on-the-mark illegal? Or is 3. I think an answer to that would clarify all the other scrabble.
Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately was introduced into the Illinois General Assembly. To carry on any public-funded property knife lengths need to be 3 inches or less.
You can, however, own knives longer than that just stay off those properties. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
KnifeUp was founded in Today, KnifeUp is the home to knife experts who provide clear, unbiased, practical advice on buying and maintaining knives to make your life easier. All Rights Reserved. Nothing gives you a high like nature. And Illinois offers plenty to get loaded on. Being in nature, however, does require oneself to be prepped and equipped with the right gear as sometimes we might be well away from the nearest cellphone tower or gas station if we need help.
Thus having a knife of any legal kind is handy as it provides us with a rapid response to our most basic needs. Whether your knife needs are for peeling fruits or making tinder, the following types will serve your needs best! Fixed blade knives are often also called sheath knives due to the casing sheath they are carried in.
These knives are more resilient and rugged than your standard pocket knife due to the absence of moving parts. They are the perfect tool for serious outdoorsmen and hunters that need more bang for their buck in the backcountry.
Fixed blade knives are generally legal to own and carry in public with the following restrictions:. The new legislation takes effect immediately and repeals the ban on switchblades in Illinois. SB began life as a total repeal of the switchblade ban.
SB packs some caveats for individual owners in Illinois, but manufacturers and knife retailers will now operate with much greater freedom. The production and sale of automatic knives are now legal, without the requirement of a certification or license.
The minimum age requirement is 21, but underage applicants can still apply with a parent or legal guardian sponsor. A FOID card is good for 10 years.
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