Where and how does an individual get a permit to carry a 13 inch knife in Pennsylvania?

here is for concealed weapon permits: http://funadvice.com/r/14mlkcq5u7p

but thats for that state, you may hve to look into your own state’s requirements. Also by law a concealed weapon is a handgun…it does not mention anything about knifes, i suggest calling your local police department.

Well, for one, I love knives. I have… probably about 30 of them. I’ve always loved knives and I always go for fixed blades which tend to be rather large. It’s all in the concept. If you have a 13 inch knife no one is really going to mess with you. You don’t even have to get in a fight because they’ll see it and leave you alone. It’s a way of steering away from trouble with little to no effort on your part. Also, when it comes to the safety of my friends I tend to be really paranoid and I want to be really careful because I may have a few girls with me and, obviously, they can be taken advantage of. I’m just trying to keep them safe and, when that’s the case, the bigger the better.

Thank you. I’ll look into it. I have read the local knife laws but, unfortunately, they are terribly convoluted and poorly explained. I will ask my Govt. & Econ, teacher tomorrow (he used to be a cop) and if he doesn’t know then I will give my local police department a call. Thank you so much for your answer. I really appreciate it.

Ok thx for answering I was just curious, and don’t blame u for ur reasoning behind the knife

People do this all the time, it is called a machete, and as long as you have a purpose for the knife, I do not see the problem.

You’re always welcome. And thank you. =)

It’s actually a military combat knife. It’s what our military uses now. It’s called a KA-BAR. I do have a 3 foot machete though. I wouldn’t even attempt to bring that though. I’ll send you pictures of the knife/knives I am considering taking if you want.

your welcome, thats what i’m here for :) and i really dont think you need to have a license for a knife becuase (well atleast in my state) you can carry one, and you can buy one at a lot of stores, you just need to be 18

For Penn., actually don’t need a permit. I have a friend who lives in Philadelphia county and he carries a Buck 119 almost every where he goes. He knows three Philadelphia police officers and they told him he can carry it, the knife just has to be kept in a sheath and on the belt and you can’t carry in restaurants, malls, and hospitals. But, I would advise against it, because many people like myself are skilled enough to take the knife away from you. And then, it no longer is a ‘defense’ for you. But it always makes for a fine paper cutter….

I have this one. =)

Cool…I collect knives myself. Never really use ‘em, just have ‘em.

And, I have been training myself to use knives for ten years or so. I’m not flawless at it by any stretch of the imagination but I am fairly good at knife defense and fighting in general as I have had training in a few areas over the years. I also always, ALWAYS, carry around my chain whip which can, if you know how to use it (which I do) be very dangerous. I appreciate your imparting of knowledge about carrying. Thank you for taking the time to answer this. =)

And really? What do you have?

=) And I don’t think you need one either but I’d rather be sure. It’s probably not such a great idea to be caught with a 13 inch military combat knife if it’s not legal to carry. Hahaha.

Oh, I got that 119, a couple of bigger Bowie’s made in Pakistan, a Puma knife-STAG SCOUT. And a bunch of large to small folders…some with ‘spring assist’. Got most from Ebay…:-)

I have 2 KA-BARs (one is a tanto and one is the original blade) I have the 119, I have a few Gerber tacticals, I have a Gerber Hunting, I have a stiletto open assist, I have a Gerber folder, I have a Solingen (German made knife. I found it in the rafters when I first moved to this house when I was six), I have a bunch of others but I’m not sure how many more. Like I said above, I have about 30 (plus a bunch of various other weapons). I’ll have to look on Ebay for some good knives. I got most of mine from D!ck’s Sporting Goods, Cabela’s, and this one knife store I live near. I am trying to get a katana because I would love to train with one. It is a specialized weapon but it would be fun to learn how to use. They’re expensive though.

A knife is to close and personal for me, there are better ways to defend yourself.

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True, but there are weird gun laws in Pennsylvania. I can’t buy one right now (because I am 19) unless I get it from a dealer that isn’t federally licensed. If it is a federally licensed dealer I have to be 21. I’m still trying to find someone who will sell me a Beretta or a Glock. Those are good handguns. I would rather use a knife though. I was never really a fan of guns. I like them but I prefer knives.