are pocket knives illegal? Options

[JerzDevil]

if i get caught carrying a pocket knife (but inside my pocket, will i get suspended?

[1angel3]

If you're at school, you can get suspended. So yeah.

[Luna5]

Probably in public places.

[LoveToMySilas]

A lot of people carry it around for protection. Its not illegal, if you don't get caught. Okay. Yes, you can get in trouble.

[dustbunny]

knife at school = consequences


they're weapons

[Luna5]

A lot of people carry it around for protection. Its not illegal, if you don't get caught. Okay. Yes, you can get in trouble.

I have pepper spray in my purse.

[MissFits]

ANY weapon is illegal at a school with a zero tolerance policy. I pocket knife is a weapon.

It's the length that determines whether or not it is illegal in the real world though. The law varies everywhere, so check with your local law enforcement agency.

[Gryffindor-Girl]

Well I bring a purple swiss army knife to school everyday and keep it in my purse and I never get in trouble. See as long as you leave it somewhere where people cant see it then well of course it is ok.

[dustbunny]

^does that mean if I bring a gun to school but no one sees it, it's okay?

er not quite

[Gryffindor-Girl]

^does that mean if I bring a gun to school but no one sees it, it's okay?

er not quite

Good point you got me there. so um okay I will just shut up now!

[transcendentalis...]

everything is a weapon if used correctly. my favorite is a key.
binders can be weapons too... pens, pencils, shoes, belts.

why don't you read your school policies?

[MrStrife]

One of my homegirls' hobbies is collecting, talking about, and even trading shanks. Everybody needs protection from homeless crackheads with STDs. That's what you tell 'em if you get caught.

[Marlons]

everything is a weapon if used correctly. my favorite is a key.
binders can be weapons too... pens, pencils, shoes, belts.

why don't you read your school policies?

Yep I always say that, it's an expulsion at my school, but whatever we bring 'em anyways.

[transcendentalis...]

man, i used to bring the most awesome switchblade to school every single damn day. then my best friend (who knew about my VERY OLD and not-ever-surfacing-again self-injury history) was like WTF NO KNIVES FOR RUTH

and i was very much done with cutting when i got that blade, too :(
that was my favorite one ever.

[NewUsername]

In my old high school, you could get arrested/expelled for carrying any kind of weapon.

[jaeman]

I wouldn't advise carrying one unless you're an outdoorsman who likes to go camping or hiking.

[MissHygienic]

Why do guys insist on carrying pocket knives, especially to school? I've always wondered about this.

[dannyordinary]

^ because of danger issues. this might be more of an issue in urban communities than in the subs, but gang wars, etc.

Also, don't bring I gun. Someone I know brought one, and I saw it
=|, it was scary

[DarkImpressions]

Yeaa.
I would assume so.
Whyy do you ask??
You thinking about stabbing someone?!
Lol.

[shade11]

I believe not. But you could be suspended in a school.

It's illegal in some states. You can find a list here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchblades#United_States

[jaeman]

Real gangsters use their fists.

[Luna5]

That's true G.

[andherlayouts]

if u get caught with one at school i think you get suspended
=]

[AngelinaTaylor]

Illegal? No way. I've had a pocket knife since I was 12. I carry it for convenience rather than anything else. Plus, not like it would actually DO much in self defence.

[hypnotique]

You can actually get expelled for having any kind of weapon or weapon look alike.