Attorney Explains California Knife Laws

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Here is a quick breakdown of California knife laws. This video covers the three primary categories of knives. I also touch on California laws relating to switchblades, assisted opening knives, and double edged knives. This video is by no means entirely comprehensive but it should give you foundational knowledge on when, or when you may not carry a knife in California.
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@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

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@rcjames5286 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. What’s the legal Length of a folder?

@MrSinjea 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clarification for California as a whole. Any chance we could get your input on Los Angeles and possibly some of the cities within the county? We're so limited with CCW that it would nice to have some idea of what we could legally carry in this area... Thank you!!

@gentlemanbastardsinc.3167 3 жыл бұрын

What about neck knives? And what is the maximum length for openly carrying a fixed blade on your waist?

@paulrush9166 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you

@714milky 3 жыл бұрын

@@rcjames5286 there is none.

@michaeltaylor9344 4 жыл бұрын

california law - it is illegal to protect yourself in any way. ok got it.

@cheifreal 4 жыл бұрын

i spent three years probation for making moltove coctails in defense of my life when i had around 20 people surounding me for 5 days trying to kill me. i went to sausatito pd and the marin co. sheriff when things were goin down and was told they would not do anything as it is lawless in the richardson bay ancorage. yes i was part of the acorage war there. and the law dogs use the tweeker pirates there to disapear those like myself that are law abiding residents that refuse to mix with the lawless. it makes everyone on the ancorage look like criminals so the landlubber residents see us all as criminals. i refused to move for 5 years and for 5 years there were many attempts on my life. i proved hard to kill.

@billkopko1305 4 жыл бұрын

Carry a gun.. it's the wild west😊😊😊😊😊

@jborish6023 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty soon it will be illegal to carry condoms in California if they provide protection.

@chrismc410 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona are as far west as i can go.

@HighmageDerin 4 жыл бұрын

Just like Australia. The poster child for government-controlled woke culture little throw you in jail for life for defending your own home and family with your bare Fists from an intruder.

@RonInNapa 4 жыл бұрын

I tried to mail a 3-inch folding knife to myself. I went to USPS in San Bernardino to get the smallest hard box mailer available. They asked me what I was mailing and I said "a pocket knife." They refused. The manager showed me the federal statute from a 3-inch thick book, chapter and verse. He told me that FedEx, right next door, would mail anything. Sure enough, if it was not an animal, flammable or explosive, FedEx would mail it. The FedEx agent said "I mail guns all the time. They need to be unloaded." Thanks FedEx. You are part of what makes America great.

@jeffsnowden3612 4 жыл бұрын

Let all your friends know neighbors and family California voters recall Governor Gavin Newsom. Us download a petition and mail it to the La Jolla address let's take back California

@djohanson99 4 жыл бұрын

wow, what a read. At least they should you the federal statute so you knew it wasn't b.s. but you have to wonder if they actually enforce that law. We know from the drug war they don't check every box or package.

@bagheofminhrau 4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Dominguez Because it's a federal service and it has its own rules and regulations.

@bagheofminhrau 4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Dominguez I know, you don't have to show them what you are mailing, but their employees have to follow rules by asking questions like is it live animal,...perishable,...liquid,...hazardous material, prohibited items...? It's up to you to lie or say whatever. Their rule book is constantly updates and changes. In the past you can mail (USPS) a rifle in a locked case, but not a handgun, about 2008 you cannot mail large quantity (more than two cartons) of cigarettes as it felt into cigarettes trafficking...

@cwr8618 4 жыл бұрын

the USPS is a failed organization. Just a bunch of fuckwits who seem to have zero accountability for efficiency, politeness, or any other customer service metric

@CRAMAIDE 4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile in TX: "where did i put my claymore....."

@filthycarbon6940 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I'm fuckung dying 😂😂😂😂"honey where did my grenade go? Did the dog play fetch with it again?"😂😂

@splatbot8091 4 жыл бұрын

I know of a guy that says, "Dammit, my mortar is rusty again"

@dcmore8488 4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESSED TEXAS!!!!

@billcarson2298 4 жыл бұрын

@@dcmore8488 Double edge knife is legal in California yet illegal in Texas.

@philldclarke 4 жыл бұрын

Adam West lol but you can’t carry any kind of knife in Texas

@tomjaden936 4 жыл бұрын

Trust and believe this guy is going to go viral if you keep it up we Californians need you

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe not viral, but hopefully the videos make it to people that need the information. I’d be happy with that!

@miguelleal1829 4 жыл бұрын

I'm embarrassed about my government and living in CA

@bermcannonk 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@bragg77 4 жыл бұрын

I know they suck so bad

@1985collado 4 жыл бұрын

Bunch of refugee mentality get out .

@asapxdnvsty553 4 жыл бұрын

We all are. Next time before we vote for random mfs let’s as citizens do some research for once before we vote then vote on whoever is gonna benefit YOU then you’ll see some changes in ur state.

@generation-x406 4 жыл бұрын

Sooner or later a earthquake will sort all this out. Hopefully sooner...

@craigmccann1028 4 жыл бұрын

But it's ok to take a crap on the street....

@tolmie1141 4 жыл бұрын

Only if you're poor and don't have any money.

@fel9118 4 жыл бұрын

Only in the wealthiest cities of California

@davidcarver3957 3 жыл бұрын

You can poop and pee and do drugs all over San Francisco but if you do it on Nancy Pelosi driveway she has you arrested ! Lol a guy actually did it lol

@TendoyD 3 жыл бұрын

And to inject her ion and any other drugs you can find

@katyg3873 4 жыл бұрын

How does the method of opening make a knife more dangerous? How is an otf knife more deadly than a fixed blade? It’s not. The law is stupid.

@carlcampbell6827 4 жыл бұрын

Russ Goodban - Yes how true "The law is stupid". You want lots of stupid laws vote for leftists in your state just like we have here in California.

@dirtydoigler2116 4 жыл бұрын

@@carlcampbell6827 politicians up here in Alaska are pretty dumb too. But at least theyre not leftist. Just easily bought out.

@mynameisrits 4 жыл бұрын

Because law makers watch too many movies

@tyler2260 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it's a way to claim probable cause for searches. It is possible that certain gangs would carry Balisongs or stilettos etc... even though opening and closing a balisong or stiletto is slower that opening and closing a legal benchmade with an axis lock or a spyderco with a compression lock. I believe It's an annoying technicality to give cops more freedom when investigating organized crime. It doesn't make any sense, I can open any of my non spring assisted knives just as rapidly as any out the side or out the front autos. I can open my CA legal pocket drawable knives faster than any of my switchblades and equally as fast as a fixed blade. Very illogical knife laws in California.

@sjbesq1 3 жыл бұрын

“When the state is most corrupt, the laws are most multiplied.” - Tacitus

@erinmontoya1128 4 жыл бұрын

Nowadays almost everything is in violation of California law

@HighmageDerin 4 жыл бұрын

That's because California took one look at Australian thought man that's the perfect way to treat our citizens. Make everything legal and punish you for defending yourself. All at the same time throwing you in jail for not using the correct pronoun

@ireevssveeri998 4 жыл бұрын

New Law, Can’t have conceal straws

@HighmageDerin 4 жыл бұрын

@Trip Gil sir I'm sorry you put your hands in your pocket that's considered a concealed weapon, I'm going to have to arrest you now!

@bcubed72 4 жыл бұрын

Just renounce your citizenship! Then you'll be an "illegal immigrant" and Cali will let you do whatever you want to do, to demonstrate how "inclusive" they are.

@russellpradia 4 жыл бұрын

Weed is legal, and I am told some of the most potent strains in the country if not the world

@Nobody___ 4 жыл бұрын

More of these, I find the laws of CA to be super complicated and would love to see you cover the Firearms side of CA laws

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Videos of that sort are definitely coming. Anything specific you have confusion on or would like to see covered?

@anthonysoares329 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArmedScholar maybe semi auto rifle configurations? Featureless vs fixed magazine vs assault weapon

@MercedesMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArmedScholar YES, can you please discuss the law as it pertains to shooting someone that burglarizes your house in California. Example: Several years ago someone climbed our back yard fence, walked into our garage via an unlocked door and stole a bunch of stuff during the night. I often wondered if I had woken up that night and saw them out back, would I be justified under California law had I shot them whether or not they had a gun. I've heard that if you shoot a burglar and they die and they didn't have a gun on them, you're going to prison for murder. Please tell us what the law says about this scenario.

@SA-td8by 4 жыл бұрын

NO, you wouldn't!

@joezombie99 4 жыл бұрын

Armed Scholar Concealed vs printing vs partial concealed(wish I could send you a picture I took)

@redalphazerotaco2623 4 жыл бұрын

Ok you know when your about to cross the state line. And they have the “ welcome to California “ sign. Well they need to add “ and leave all your rights here !”

@xc8487 4 жыл бұрын

Every road that enters CA should have a pamphlet box. The pamphlets should include current court interpretations and literal definitions of the laws pertaining to anything that carries a possible prison sentence. Same should be done for other liberal distopias such as NY city, Oregon, Washington, D.C., Illinois (Chicago), Virginia, New Jersey, Vermont.

@michaelkenyon3372 4 жыл бұрын

that is hyperbolic.

@Ben-qm9zq 4 жыл бұрын

Chade Martinez EXCELLENT COMMENT AND SO TRUE...!

@chrismc410 4 жыл бұрын

@@xc8487 the sign should pertain toward Northern Virginia only. If you cross via the 81 corridor, totally different atmosphere and culture

@Iamfirebird360 4 жыл бұрын

California. Doing everything possible to keep law abiding citizens from being able to protect themselves.

@sir_i.p.freely3757 3 жыл бұрын

Rob seriously it ain’t just us man quit pointing the finger at us cuz everyone does it out here to survive especially with the pandemic going on minimum wage ain’t enough to live off of

@winniethepooh8861 3 жыл бұрын

@@robseriously2419 you’re dumb. It isn’t just the Latino community. They chilling. It’s everyone. Every group of people contribute to it 😂

@sir_i.p.freely3757 3 жыл бұрын

Rob seriously there’s many people who make an honest living and slang a lil bit of weed, xans, LSD, mushrooms, on the side to make ends meat and then there are those who have no other means of income and end up becoming mules just to feed their families going back and forth between the border moving loads in gas tanks and false floors depending on the route being taken things have become stricter at the border

@lesterparker1594 3 жыл бұрын

@@sir_i.p.freely3757 uhh buddy. That’s the exact opposite of making an honest living. Nobody I know wants drugs “slanged” in their neighborhood. Get a real job

@sir_i.p.freely3757 3 жыл бұрын

Lester Parker nice to see someone who literally knows nothing about that life speaking ignorance cuz hey there’s always a job out there huh just waiting for you scoop it up open your damn eyes people are desperate and trying to survive finding a regular job is rare these days due to the pandemic especially here in Los Angeles where people are still being taxed out of their homes and into the streets I guarantee you have a few neighbors selling under your nose trying to supplement their income to just be able to feed themselves and keep the lights on obviously you’ve never been in a desperate place and I hope you never find yourself in that position where your check may not cover your living expenses

@freedomchannel3656 4 жыл бұрын

One of the better videos on knife laws in California to date.

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

@fordsrule35 4 жыл бұрын

California Restrictions 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Knives are "Arms" as well. California loves to restrict your Rights. Good video 👍🏻

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate the support.

@fordsrule35 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArmedScholar 👍🏻

@mrgofish1535 4 жыл бұрын

Focus on real problems in cali not the smoke and mirror shows they put out to distract you like knife and gun laws. Your state is collapsing look around

@newdogatplay 4 жыл бұрын

Knives are tools,idiots

@jeffsnowden3612 4 жыл бұрын

You are correct more knives kill people than guns

@Aus10McNeal 4 жыл бұрын

*Shooting in California *Me "Hold on lemme' call my lawyer too see if I can use this firearm in self defense." "Nope."

@geometerfpv2804 2 жыл бұрын

The self-defense laws actually are not at all bad compared to other states. We have castle doctrine. It's just the gun laws that are restrictive.

@kennethbailey2616 4 жыл бұрын

And every drug dealer and gang banger will turn in all their knives and guns ASAP.

@furjaden8553 4 жыл бұрын

Totally

@Maybe-So 4 жыл бұрын

California Officer: you have your fingers concealed... Person: I have my hands in my pockets, what about it? Officer: you admit concealment, you’re under arrest. Another person: why am I under arrest? Officer: you’re breathing without a permit. That’s a $1,000 fine, and 90 days in jail.

@Joeygalvez494 4 жыл бұрын

It will come to this one day...sadly

@roadkillavenger1325 4 жыл бұрын

@@Joeygalvez494 And the streets will run red with the blood of the most extraordinarily egotistical and butthurt species on planet Earth.

@Joeygalvez494 4 жыл бұрын

@@roadkillavenger1325 democrats

@Ellarian_Liara 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder when they’re gonna charge a fee for breathing in California

@grantrichardet6250 4 жыл бұрын

Hanna Johnson probably before trumps first term is up

@rickcoona 4 жыл бұрын

they are about to roll out a *MILEAGE TAX*

@NAT-turners-Revenge 4 жыл бұрын

You transgendered 🤔

@billwhiteathome2080 4 жыл бұрын

Only is you're a Republican....Dems don't have laws applicable to them.

@mackandchezz 4 жыл бұрын

THAT WILL BE CARB IM SURE THAY ARE WORKING ON THAT

@BlueDually4x4 4 жыл бұрын

I clicked out of curiosity, and now feel better about my decision never to go to the state of California ever.

@phillycheeseful 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS! I would have loved to have had your kind of content when I was first getting into knives guns and gear. I appreciate your insight keep it up.

@ronstar7027 4 жыл бұрын

You don't mention blade length limit of legal knives.

@cesarramirez2935 4 жыл бұрын

Penal code 20200 .. states no limit on length... penal code 171b states limit of 4 inches within certain buildings such as state run or leased buildings for state/government use.

@lrodd247 4 жыл бұрын

@@cesarramirez2935 Really? I thought it was 3 inches throughout the whole state.. 🤔

@cesarramirez2935 4 жыл бұрын

@@lrodd247 well im no lawyer but ive googled and looked though Penal Codes .. and havent found any size limit for Public carry .. i believe their may be a 2in limit for schools .. but know the other penal codes are 20200 ... and 171b .

@lorenagarcia8322 4 жыл бұрын

Was wondering myself what would be the biggest dagger I'm allowed to legally open carry. Ideally it would be a spear or trident to fight off these cayotes.

@cesarramirez2935 4 жыл бұрын

@@lorenagarcia8322 last i checked .. Daggers were illegal to carry .. 20200 states least 4 other codes which say which knives are illegal to carry .

@Rob-oz3gf 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in California, concealed switch blade, brass knuckles (felony) concealed pistol (misdemeanor) choices, choices.

@bossplayer510 4 жыл бұрын

Also great video thanks for the good info on the rules and laws

@1987bodyman 4 жыл бұрын

another video explaining why i’ll never visit california ever.

@jadefalcon001 4 жыл бұрын

Good. Stay out.

@ace50cal1 4 жыл бұрын

@@jadefalcon001 lol you make it sound like Mexico 2.0 is a "great place" to visit...strict laws...and harsh taxes im sure you dont pay...and laws im sure you dont obey because if you did i dont think you would like it! Most environmentally friendly state...yeah give me a big break for the love of god! The homeless in San Francisco shit and use drugs in the open. Environmentally friendly...biggest oxymoron ive heard in my life

@bosspanda123 4 жыл бұрын

@mateas786 no you you are part of that mess stay there and fix your laws we dont want you,,, better off cutting cali off and kicking the entire state in to the ocean towards Hawaii

@APhan26 3 жыл бұрын

mateas786 staying there makes you broke.

@johnygoode2239 3 жыл бұрын

Remember this before you go to vote demoncrap

@shadown5757 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of legal loopholes that don't favor the law abiding citizens (a way of scaring and limiting the law abiding citizens from carrying any blade)

@brandonsteinbach4208 4 жыл бұрын

Most of these laws are just plain stupid at the end of the day a knife is a knife for the most part they all cause the same type of wound. Government loves to overcomplicate everything.

@EnduringArts 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the laws are fake.

@rubenzarate7156 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the rapid update. 💯

@michaelperine2780 4 жыл бұрын

California law is absolutely clear, it is OK to carry a dirk or dagger in a backpack. See People v. Pellecer, 215 Cal.App.4th 508 (2013). The California Court of Appeals held that having the knife in a backpack in not carrying it on the person. Pellecer lost his case at the trial level, but the case was reversed in the court of appeals. Therefore, if you have a Bear Grylls knife with the fire starter, do not put a jacket over it if it is cold. Take if off and put it in your packpack.

@martialhealth4062 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing some of your knowledge about knife laws. Any possibility you could talk about the length of blades that Californians can carry?

@cwr8618 4 жыл бұрын

I love California for a lot of things. The politicians are absolute shitheads here though, and we're severely over-regulated. They keep taking things away from us and piling taxes on top.

@entertainme7523 2 жыл бұрын

don't use water either

@cwr8618 2 жыл бұрын

@@entertainme7523 to that point, i can almost understand the scrutiny. Half the state is always on fire and most of our water is coming from out of state, at least here in SoCal

@onv7386 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. Please keep these videos coming.

@germanymcg7491 4 жыл бұрын

Great rundown of California knife laws- Thanks for the information.

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Glad it was helpful!

@chloehennessey6813 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I don’t have to live in California. My favorite EDC is a Benchmade Pagan. It goes with me everywhere. A Tops Knives Lioness is my second go to.

@garyledford2901 4 жыл бұрын

tops knives are da bomb

@ramellin 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of the knife laws in California can’t thank you enough

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

@carloss.2300 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArmedScholar is a blade under 4in legal or is it still illegal

@carloss.2300 3 жыл бұрын

@Spike Elwood dam that was 9 months ago but I still got the knife anyways😂

@brucedmichael 4 жыл бұрын

The best explanation that I have seen. Great Job. Thank you!!!

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

@MrSpinteractive 4 жыл бұрын

Great overview. Thanks!

@justtryn12 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the reasons I left California. Let’s see how many way we can put people in jail .

@johnygoode2239 3 жыл бұрын

Let's see how many good law abiding citizens we can make into criminals... CA is the public toilet bowl of the USSA

@guangxidavidliu 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any restrictions for criminals can carry?

@davidlinihan3626 4 жыл бұрын

These laws make honest citizens criminals

@ShuShuShop 4 жыл бұрын

@@arejay7013 They're being sarcastic, Are Tard.

@BigShticks 4 жыл бұрын

Are Jay What are you talking about?! We can’t even call them “criminals” anymore here. They have been renamed “justice system involved persons” so we don’t offend them. We don’t even prosecute half the laws on the books anymore, the DA’s just drop the charges. Not to mention this state has retroactively decriminalized many offenses & has subsequently released many offenders back onto the streets. When crime goes unpunished & the stigma of being a criminal is diminished...what happens to society?

@Snookchaser007 4 жыл бұрын

If you are a non Hispanic American citizen or Christian or Patriotic or otherwise believe in the bill of rights or have any conservative values you are now banned in California you are the criminal to the Government there Flee now so we can cut them off just like the cancer they are

@davidlawrenz5801 4 жыл бұрын

None. California is a sanctuary state. Sorry about spelling

@chrisa7936 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for all you videos!

@lrrprangerglenn 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing!

@joezombie99 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍 CA resident here

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad I could help!

@joezombie99 4 жыл бұрын

jason barger Thanks. I’m not in L A 😜👍

@bobonilla4065 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so useful cause I just bought a folding spartan knives and I wanted to know if it was legal to carry it. Thanks

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful!

@My_Bow_L.Y.F 4 жыл бұрын

I live in the San Mateo county and since I just seen your video I figured I ask if you know the specific details in my county bout knives. I hope I hear back thank you none the less for making this video

@diablomode9236 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information man

@dad5650 4 жыл бұрын

So, when does a law for scissors show up.

@JohnSmith-sh1zg 4 жыл бұрын

Oh it’s illegal to carry scissors without good cause as well.

@radioactivegoldfish9166 4 жыл бұрын

John Smith I can understand stand gun laws, but knives and scissors are tools

@JohnSmith-sh1zg 4 жыл бұрын

@@radioactivegoldfish9166 and law makers have come up with laws to be able to prosecute you for carrying said tools and turning them into weapons to be able to prosecute you over. If for example you carry a baseball bat and get pulled over and law enforcement observes that bat with no visible baseball or glove to go along with it they can easily say that bat is not a baseball bat but an intended weapon. you can easily get prosecuted for that. Scissors and knives then are easy for law enforcement to explain away as weapons and not tools if they so choose whether they are intended for such uses or not. I carry a knife every day as a tool but if crap gets dicey then yes I can stab a fool just as easy. Turning that quote tool into a weapon.

@direwolf9569 4 жыл бұрын

I think I appreciate more why Edward Scissor Hands was such a recluse.

@johndoe-vm3dh 4 жыл бұрын

Seems to me police can carry what ever they want. People stop letting govt control you

@brandonsteinbach4208 4 жыл бұрын

It's the worst kind of irony that we the people allowed this to become the new normal things have literally reversed since the revolutionary war but Instead of facing and fighting tyranny from the British we are facing and accepting it from our own government its truly sad.

@LT4Nova 4 жыл бұрын

Actually there is no provision in the laws for police. Technically it's illegal for them too.

@fnord23 4 жыл бұрын

@@LT4Nova not accurate since leos can actually carry all kinds of everything that lawful legal citizens CA cannot. ..

@LT4Nova 4 жыл бұрын

@@fnord23 Actually, its 100% accurate. There are some laws such as magazine capacity, collapsible baton laws which have specific language stating that they do not apply to law enforcement. If the law does not have provision then officers cant have those items. The knife laws are one such law. Because there is no provision for law enforcement, technically officers cant carry certain knives. But what do I know. Only been in the industry for a decade.

@sacotanley8018 4 жыл бұрын

@@LT4Nova is it true that police can purchase certain firearms that civilians cant? Iv heard of some sellers like proforce or some other names i cannot think of right now doing so. Only referring to California too.

@uncle_rick333 3 жыл бұрын

Super informative, thank you!!

@Nordraw 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job dude. Explained it pretty well.

@henrynenjamin3273 4 жыл бұрын

The problem with this when a cop finds this on you he will arrest you and now you will have to spend money and time going to court

@jukio02 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I am afraid of. Even though the knife I carry is legal in California, the cop won't care and arrest me anyways, then I would have to spend money and time to fight this in court.

@RoyalDog214 2 жыл бұрын

Cops are pretty reasonable for the most part. The worst case scenario is that if they arrest you, the District Attorney will just drop the case.

@flashbanda7072 4 жыл бұрын

So i can own a microtech in California it just cant leave my house? Unless its under 2inch

@wannabecarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Get the Chinese knock off. Lightening.

@jamesha175 4 жыл бұрын

i still have a micronaut

@shortboy1366 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff bro very informative

@unr3alistic 3 жыл бұрын

Me: wants to have a balisong California laws: 2 inches or less Me: minisong

@anttipatomo5016 4 жыл бұрын

How can I be legally in possession of a knife that I can't carry on my openly or concealed? As soon I take it out of the store I would violate either law 🤔

@Monstereagle79 4 жыл бұрын

In a open backpack!

@MichelleMyBelle 4 жыл бұрын

You can take it home, or have it shipped to your house. You just can't carry it around after that.

@gb_green4748 4 жыл бұрын

SO A switch blade under 2" legal and u can carry from what i understood?

@eligilbert9048 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man u answered all my questions

@Allthetube01 4 жыл бұрын

Good breakdown, thanks for the explanation.

@nealesmith1873 4 жыл бұрын

What about a large kitchen knife that you just bought at a store and are taking it home?

@shadowstorm7 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you buy duct tape to attach it to your belt or waist and make sure it's still in the original packaging.

@checkcheck1579 4 жыл бұрын

@@shadowstorm7 😊

@MrLeo7627 4 жыл бұрын

@@shadowstorm7 Section B 8675.309 states it most be accompanied by a steak no farther then two feet apart.

@James3of3 3 жыл бұрын

As someone that sells knives in CA, you can have a “switchblade” if the blade is under 2in in length. Double edge blades are prohibited to carry on your person, but not illegal to own. I’m not a lawyer, this is not legal advice. I am a person that works in a store that sells knives, and looked up the California penal code on knives, as we are asked on a daily basis. “Switchblades” are legal over 2in if you are current military, law enforcement, or emergency first responders,(i.e. Fire Department, EMT).

@chazcarpenter1559 2 жыл бұрын

Can switchblades under 2’ be concealed carry in pocket or do they have to be open carry on hip?

@James3of3 2 жыл бұрын

@@chazcarpenter1559 So as to my understanding, which I’m not a lawyer, that I read from the State of California DOJ website, is that the only restrictions on carrying knives, is that for a folding knife the blade has to be under 4inches to be carried concealed. If the folding knifes blade is over 4inches, then it has to be carried exposed/open or be considered a concealed weapon. Fixed blades have to be carried exposed/open no matter the length of the blade. Double edge knives, fixed or folding, are illegal to carry, but can be owned and at home. The only restrictions on automatic knives, or “switchblades”, is that if the blade is over 2inches in length you have to be Law Enforcement, Active Military, EMT, or Fire Department. Still no double edge as CA considers them a weapon and has no practical use otherwise (their thoughts not mine). So in my opinion based on what I’ve read on the CA DOJ website for knife laws, you can carry an automatic knife, in your pocket/not open/exposed, as long as the blade does not exceed 2inches in length, has one edge, and you are not a felon, or under the age of 18 years of age.

@theusnationalist9572 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...well stated info.

@BassSniper209 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you fir being the voice of real countrymen n explaining things so must of us west coast citizens can understand and apply

@kirkland0074 4 жыл бұрын

WTF wow it’s a different country over there

@IIrandhandleII 4 жыл бұрын

California has gone completely insane.

@IIrandhandleII 4 жыл бұрын

@Exceller8 i live here too and you're correct that I'm correct

@MarlonUrias 4 жыл бұрын

Super informative, thank you

@burningambition1704 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Many thanks sir 👍

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@streetgangtm 4 жыл бұрын

The hilarious part is how most of my spring assist knives open faster than my autos, but I can't carry the slower opening autos.

@tolmie1141 4 жыл бұрын

Nobody ever said California politicians that make laws we're intelligent! They probably don't know the difference.

@americanfreedom7150 4 жыл бұрын

Really thinking we need a wall along the border of California and the U.S... 😀

@ChasetheLights13 3 жыл бұрын

As a California resident, I totally agree. Keep those Trump loving, fake patriot hillbillies away from civilized Californian’s.

@gggusc11 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks ✌

@tatacano7197 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had these videos growing up back in the neighborhood. Lol Love it keep them coming.

@stevenresendez1170 4 жыл бұрын

And we wonder why people are leaving California...

@JDBeastmode 4 жыл бұрын

steven resendez the bad thing is they’re changing the laws where they Go to be like Ca

@lwc2009 4 жыл бұрын

I no longer wonder why... now I know... leaving soon as I can... Camp Fire Survivor...

@wolfsmith2865 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately when they leave the mess they helped create, they take those same liberal politics and ruin the state they moved to.

@HatsuneM1ku01 4 жыл бұрын

They are all coming to az and slowly changing our state to the same way sadly. Downtown Phoenix has became a haven for half shaved purple haired liberals fighting for gun control and “ hate speech” laws and vegan restaurants have popped up on every street in downtown 🤢

@HatsuneM1ku01 4 жыл бұрын

steven resendez and I cant forget all the entitled Karen’s ha e migrated from downtown la demanding we become like them driving around in thier crossovers demanding we ban gas vehicles and more car restrictions too

@rollinassassin9499 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t a double edge knife be considered a dagger

@homefront3162 4 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure he missed that point, I strongly believe a dirk or dagger is illegal

@waitaminute-vw9hf 4 жыл бұрын

@@homefront3162 There are no restrictions on double edge knives. Fixed blade knives must be open carry to be legal. So you can open carry a dagger in a sheath but not concealed.

@clo2715 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@benjaminwilliams3568 4 жыл бұрын

Very good vid with helpful info. Except you did not mention the legal lengths of leagal to carry folding knives and legal length of dorks and daggers. Will you make a video covering these things please.

@danbooher5843 4 жыл бұрын

What about a straight razor, Im a barber going to my job.

@jayjung2777 4 жыл бұрын

It’s not the “knife law” that prohibits you from using it. It’s the law from Department of Health that doesn’t allow you to use it because of sanitary issues. However, if your customer brings his/her own razor and requests you to use it, that is ok. But I am not a lawyer, so do your own research.

@scott.j1 4 жыл бұрын

isn't there a limit to the length of a knife with the "folder" knives?

@HaXxXoVtotheZ 4 жыл бұрын

Dude...you’re awesome. Thank you.

@Chris-ro8ft 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video 👍

@Renduevenstar 4 жыл бұрын

Dear California, your state laws are such a joke. Cordially, the rest of America

@allrise9923 4 жыл бұрын

Dear renduevenstar you're a waste of human sincerely from earth

@Renduevenstar 4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@OMGitsTerasu 3 жыл бұрын

@James did you leave yet?

@shane8037 3 жыл бұрын

What about being allowed to carry literally anything but a switchblade is a joke? That's as good as any and better than most.

@natecole3222 3 жыл бұрын

@@allrise9923 I'm from california and I completely agree with the sentiment that the laws are a joke. Resorting to insulting others is also a joke.

@jad43701 4 жыл бұрын

And yet, another reason NOT to live in California.

@powerplay4real174 4 жыл бұрын

Yup sure is & them California Foolish Folks put up with that madness like Simps.

@kathyyoung1774 4 жыл бұрын

Stay and vote out the communists. They will take over everything if you don't.

@bboymonk3y 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter if you don't live in California. Those idiots will run to different states and then vote democrats. They'll slowly turn your state blue, eventually it'll turn into a shit hole like California.

@bosspanda123 4 жыл бұрын

they created the mess they need to live in it ,, not move and bring there laws with them

@aplus1080 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's hard to go more than 14 seconds without a knife fight so it makes sense that you wouldn't want to live in a state with weapon restrictions.

@bacon81 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@dtester 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's also important to mention that their can be additional restrictions at the County and City level and that people should check their local laws. For example at the State level there are no blade length restrictions....but you will fine some carry length restrictions on the in SF (SF has some weird carry rules for knives over 3 inches) and I heard LA has a 3'' carry limit.

@SmewthePew 4 жыл бұрын

Christ, i thought Michigan was crazy with knife laws

@TheCharleseye 4 жыл бұрын

California: A switchblade is way too dangerous! Me: Hold my .44 Magnum while I dig out my CCW... I can't wait to get out of this backward State.

@TheCharleseye 4 жыл бұрын

@Marcos Mendoza I can't tell if you think you're edgy or what?

@JeffJacquesmd 4 жыл бұрын

As a collector and recent immigrant to California this is highly useful information. I came from NYC which is even more draconian than here.

@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@timdietrich 4 жыл бұрын

Can a dirk, in a sheath, be openly carried if attached to the outside of a backpack (say for hiking/camping) or must it be carried on the waist?

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Penal code 20200 indicates that a dirk or dagger may be carried in a sheath openly “suspended from the waist” therefore the language indicates the only appropriate way to carry one is on your waist

@badasshooterlover 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArmedScholar I recently purchased a karambit styled knife. but really the only thing that resembles the karambit is a curved handle. it has about a 2 and a half to 3 inch blade and can fold. it has a thumb peg on the back that requires me to apply pressure for it to open. does this mean that it is legal to carry or should I not bring this out with me and purchase a new one? Please let me know and thank you in advance!

@TheLionsDen72 4 жыл бұрын

Armed Scholar this is one that law enforcement seems to be rather lenient on. I live in Sacramento, CA. I ride my recumbent trike all over the city and within the neighboring incorporated cities. I have never had an issue w/LEOs or Rangers about this matter. I say that as I always wear a dirk (an Izula to be precise) around my neck. I have walked into plenty of stores pass security and peace officers. Talked to Rangers on the bike trails. Even to LEOs at the Capital (in front of, not in). All have told me “Not an issue as long as they can see it.” For all those who read this... Remember that the moment you decide to tuck it into your shirt, it is concealed. And you will be arrested for it. You can have a 6’ broad sword strapped to your back and walk down the street if you want (and are capable & not tripping yourself... It’s harder than people think it is). Just expect that you might be approached by LEOs asking you what you are doing. Remember that when you act/seem menacing, it raises doubt and concern.

@icorezx14r 4 жыл бұрын

Can I carry a dirk or dagger attached to the shoulder strap of my CamelBak while mountain biking?

@20GATE91 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it in s sheath your pack and you are good

@andyblack5687 4 жыл бұрын

From what the guy said in this vid, it sounds like you have to have any "dirk or dagger" on your waist, unconcealed. That would be hard to do with a backpack on. I'd look at getting a folding knife with a clip and clipping it to your shoulder strap just to be sure.

@dustycover3015 3 жыл бұрын

In Texas you can. Hell, you can carry a sword and not get in trouble. All blades are legal, no restrictions whatsoever.

@946towguy2 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. A knife or sword of any length may be carried exposed or suspended from the waist.

@voiceofsurvival1 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a series of these videos on all states

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day. Trying to focus primarily on my state right now and any federal issues that impact everyone.

@robertbraden461 3 жыл бұрын

Remember to check not only state laws, but also county and city. In Los Angles, code 55.10 bans "plain view" carry of 3" or greater. Also, methods or measurement vary greatly. Many police measure from the pivot point, which adds extra 1/2". To be safe carry 2.5" or less.

@muzkat101 4 жыл бұрын

I am interested in the law around 'misdemeaner' cases wherein recent California law, states the possibility of a loss of freedom of our 2nd amendment rights if we are found guilty in a misdemeanor case? Of course, I don't know how to read the law, and it may be specific in nature, but does the loss of our 2nd amendment rights from a misdemeanor charge mean all misdemeanor cases and charges? Or, does the law specifically state which types of misdemeanors and charges that prohibit our 2nd amendment rights?

@rhabdob3895 4 жыл бұрын

You can have a right to possess weapons and not be able to walk around with them. The one doesn’t cancel out the other.

@Void3ZX14 4 жыл бұрын

Welp I guess I was breaking the law literally everyday on vacation

@DHEAD_EYE 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao thats funny

@DHEAD_EYE 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine if you would used it for self defense you would have been stuck here in California

@LeNimph 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearly stating that assisted knives are not considered switch blades. This video was actually really helpful for me.

@AnzelmoficationRCP 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man thank you for this video, honestly the laws are written in a kind of confusing way and made me not want to carry my knife on the chance it was illegal, I thought my Kershaw blur was classified as a switch blade.

@dm1927 4 жыл бұрын

Only in anti California tell me what kind a freaking knife I can carry, I would run not walk out of this state.

@gamerdaddy8597 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't each county (city) have their own laws where many are even more strict than CA state law?

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Some counties and cities have local rules that can place greater restrictions on knives. For example places like LA. However some are completely silent on the issue. My county and city have no added restrictions so only the state law applies when I am carrying in this area.

@gamerdaddy8597 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArmedScholar yeah in LA I think you can't carry open or concealed anything 3 in or over and/or switchblades, spring assisted, butterfly knives and automatic knives.

@PaladinsLight 4 жыл бұрын

@@gamerdaddy8597 bein that state law and local laws clash u will have a good chance of defending your position in court if you unknowingly break a local law.

@claud1961 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I am a California native that jumped ship 20 years ago. I live in the midwest where I have a CC permit and carry. I am thinking of going home for a visit but in the last 2 decades, it seems the only weapon allowed for self-defense is a spork. Growing up in Tulare County back in the day no matter how poor we were we had a firearm of some sort for home defense and there was little fuss over it. Now I am returning to a high crime area defenseless. While there I want to purchase a knife so I have a fighting chance. Anybody from that area knows what I mean. Thanks for the info.

@watuzi 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Please do a video on DUI laws here in our great state of CA.

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

I could potentially do that in the future.

@dbi1036 4 жыл бұрын

I thought having a knife would fall under the right to bear arms for my personal protection

@bowe1728 4 жыл бұрын

You dont have the right of personal protection in CA

@danbooher5843 4 жыл бұрын

Do I have the right to bear arms ? I dont like wearing long sleve shirts.

@MichelleMyBelle 4 жыл бұрын

Having a knife does fall under the right to bear arms. Except the right to bear arms has restrictions too, especially in California.

@ocavant 4 жыл бұрын

@P You can thank Reagan for the restrictive weapons laws. He was the first to sign them back when he was Gov. A racist attempt to keep guns out of the hands of the Black Panthers. Thanks, Ronnie. Moron. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulford_Act

@phillipharris2831 4 жыл бұрын

Is there blade length limitations on any of these categories

@ArmedScholar 4 жыл бұрын

I mention in the video. Switchblade has a hard length limitation, but other knives like folders and forks/daggers do not unless your local authority places a length restriction. Hope that helps!

@maxsjoberg788 4 жыл бұрын

Any switchblade under 2 inches is legal. Concealed fixed blades are illegal at all lengths.

@emanfigflo9799 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video What about the... "Survival bracelets" with a blade in the clip & Money clip that serves as a sheath for a small knife (1.75 in blade)