Is it legal to open carry a 7 inch diving knife while fishing in Florida?
JJ asked:
Is it legal to open carry a 7 inch diving knife while fishing at a beach in Florida? I can’t seem to really find an up to date answer but from what I have read it seems to be legal to open carry a blade of any length. I’d carry a shorter one if I had one, but this is all I’ve got.
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Is it legal to open carry a 7 inch diving knife while fishing at a beach in Florida? I can’t seem to really find an up to date answer but from what I have read it seems to be legal to open carry a blade of any length. I’d carry a shorter one if I had one, but this is all I’ve got.
June 8th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
“Generally, the prosecution must establish and prove every element of the offense. In researching knife laws, you may find an example, as follows:
“Knife means any dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife carried for sports use. The issue that a knife is a hunting or fishing knife must be raised as must be raised as an affirmative defense.” California Revised Statutes, 18-12-101. In the above example, a hunting knife with a four and one-half inch blade would be prohibited, but not if it was carried for hunting or fishing use. In this example, the prosecution does not need to prove that a given knife was not being carried for hunting or fishing use. ” quote Kelle
June 11th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Yes, if it is in a sheath when not in use, and not concealed. fandango