Hi James; This is a huge problem and while I would like to offer you support and advice, I cannot do so officially. I`m not a lawyer, so I can`t give you any official advice, but I can tell you which way to go. A lawyer or paralegal from the State of Georgia can give you a very good answer to your question. If you have really been attacked, I am on your side and wish you all the best!J. Based on Georgian law, carrying a 3-inch blade would not be illegal, as only possession of handguns by minors is mentioned in Georgian law. There is no mention of possession of knives. Ask. Are there any GA laws that prohibit the carrying of a knife under 5 inches by a convicted criminal who is completely “outside the legal system”? 2. Is a portable knife limited to one side sharp (are daggers allowed within length limits)? The new Act states: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-136 (2012) Restrictions on the possession, manufacture, sale or transfer of knives: Except for restrictions in courthouses and government buildings, no county, municipality or consolidated government may restrict the possession, manufacture, sale or transfer of a knife more restrictively than the provisions of this Part by any rule or regulation. This means that after 2012, no local knife laws will apply. You no longer have to worry about the legality of carrying a knife when traveling from one city to another.

He asked if it was acceptable to carry a school pocket knife. 99% of poket knives measure between 2.5 and 4 inches, so it is legal for him to carry them wherever he wants, as long as they are not on OGVT property, and slut in 18, so shut up. Just one other thing you have no idea what you`re talking about. Unless you think Boy Scouts and Cubs are breaking a number of laws because you can carry knives as early as age 8. 16–11–125.1. Definitions 16-11-126. possessing or carrying a handgun, long gun or other weapon; Licensing requirements; Reciprocity; Exceptions; Penalties 16-11-127. Carrying weapons in unauthorized locations 16-11-127.1. Weapons in school safety zones, school buildings or grounds, or at school events 16-11-129.

Firearms Licence 16-11-130. Exceptions 16-11-130.2. possession of weapons in restricted areas of the airport; Penalties 16-11-136. Possession, manufacture, sale or transfer of knives 16-7-21. Criminal trespassing As mentioned earlier, the SB 49 increased the blade length limit for transporting knives from five inches to 12 inches. So now it is legal to open any knife with a blade 12 inches or less in length. To open a knife with a blade larger than 12 inches, a firearms license is required. The same prohibitions apply to open transportation in schools, on school grounds and on school buses. Knives with blades two inches or larger are not legal for open transport in these cases. § 16-11-136 Restrictions on the possession, manufacture, sale or transfer of knives Georgian law allows the possession of any type of knife, but imposes restrictions on the carrying of knives. This is where many people may need more clarity.

I am 13 years old Is it legal for me to carry a pocket knife outside of school? According to this article, “It is illegal to carry, open or hide a knife larger than 12 inches without permission. For knives larger than 12 inches, you need a gun license, after which there are no restrictions. Campus rules state that knives should be no longer than 2 inches. It takes precedence over state law. I would like to buy my sponsored children (16 and 17 years old) a pocket knife with locking blades (2.91 inch blade). Will they be able to wear them legally? I don`t know at school, but on weekends and walking. I live in Oklahoma and I don`t want to give them any if they can`t carry them, thank you. This information is presented as a brief summary of the law and not as legal advice. AKTI is not and cannot be a provider of legal services. Use of the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Laws are interpreted differently by law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges. AKTI suggests that you consult legal counsel. So if it`s just on the 5-inch line, it`s illegal without a transportation permit, that`s true. So I know they are knives, but is a sword stick subject to different rules? www.ehow.com/facts_6809938_georgia-pocket-knife-law.html To answer the question about the length of the knife. The length of a knife refers to the length of the blade even without the handle. When the term “weapon” is defined, the term “knife” defines a knife as a weapon when a “blade” is attached to a handle for more than 5 years. I`m interested in why only “knives” and “weapons” are included. There are many other “weapons” that do not have a blade or malicious fire. This means that from 2012, local knife laws will no longer be in force. A knife that is legal to carry in one city in Georgia is legal in all other cities – a welcome simplification of some of Georgia`s knife laws.

I`m considering buying some of A.G.Russell`s Odin`s Eye knives, which is a very small double cutting edge (less than 2 inches) (think dagger) that has a handle with a hole through which your ring finger sticks. The GSU could have its own regulations. Wearing blades under 5″ in Georgia is legal by law. The fact that your place of business may prohibit it does not make it illegal. He can release you, he won`t arrest you unless you are asked to leave the property and refuse, then you could be arrested for criminal trespassing. The revised law increased the maximum blade length for transporting knives from 5 inches to 12 inches. So now it is LEGAL to open any knife with a blade 12 inches or less in length. Knives with blades larger than 12 inches require a firearms license. Here`s what you can and can`t carry – it`s LEGAL to carry any knife, open or hidden, with a blade less than 12 inches long. It is ILLEGAL to carry, open or hide a knife larger than 12 inches without permission. -For knives larger than 12 inches, you need a firearms license, after which there are no restrictions.

If you remove all the confusing jargon and legal terms, the law is very simple. Possess a knife, regardless of the legal length, but carry knives (open or concealed) with blades not exceeding 12 inches. Ok, to clear the air for anyone asking about age, if you are under 15 years old it is ILLEGAL for you to carry a knife of any length, above the age of 15 you are allowed to carry a knife as long as the blade itself does not reach or exceed the length of 5 inches (i.e., even if it`s EXACTLY 5 inches, you can`t carry it, the wording is sometimes), people 21 years of age and older can carry a knife of 5 inches or older only if they have a firearm licence (there is no limit to how long you can carry swords, machetes, etc. I AM AWARE OF THAT). If you have any questions, it is best to talk to a local police officer, if you are direct and honest most of the time, they will be happy to answer your questions without any negative impact. This information comes from someone who has been wearing a Buck 119 Special (6 inches blade length) with several other knives, including hidden shoulder knives, for 7 years. If you have any questions about the legality or difference between the new and previous laws, feel free to email me @ chriscole40@yahoo.com the law says “blade more than five inches long attached to a handle”, so the 5-inch blade would be legal. Okay: I`m a street performer and recently decided to add knives to my routine. They are 11 inches, not pointed and no sharp blades, but they are supposed to look realistic, and I need to know what laws I could wear and use in public places with or without permission, particularly, but not limited to, St. Simons Island and surrounding counties in the southeast. And because a lot of people mention their age, I`m an adult, over 18.

While I`m not sure about the limits regarding your age, I`m a little concerned about age, from my experience when I was 13, I didn`t make any very good decisions.