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Question: I currently own a butterfly knife with a 4 inch blade. I know buttefly knives aren't illegal, but is it illegal for me to carry it at the age of 16?
Answer: Yes. A butterfly knife would be considered a deadly weapon, since it is designed for lethal use (under A.R.S. § 13-3101(A)(1)). You are not permitted to carry a deadly weapon without a permit (under A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(1)). You must be 21 to obtain such a permit. (under A.R.S. § 13-3112E2). Exempt from this prohibition is carrying a pocket knife, which is different than a butterfly knife. (again, A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(1)).
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On 07/20/08
dad from CA said:
hey i am in california and it is illegal for you to have a butterfly knife. but it is different for every state i say you check your state laws that would answer most of your questions
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On 10/17/07
Dan from AZ said:
Yes, a butterfly knife is a deadly weapon in AZ. They are legal to own. I'm not sure who is providing the official "answers" in this section, because they don't seem to know the Arizona Open Carry provisions of the laws. Minors can never carry CONCEALED weapons; you must be 21 to obtain a CCW (carry concealed weapon) permit. BUT, anyone (except convicts & non-citizens) can carry non-firearm weapons openly in a visible belt holster per ARS§13-3102.F "Open Carry" means it's obvious. If covered by your pocket or shirt, it is CONCEALED. Never try to carry where prohibited, like a school.
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On 09/24/06
Cameron from AZ said:
are you able to at least own the knife? same question for automatic knives
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On 09/15/06
Radoslav from AL said:
What?! you cannot own a knife without a permit? that is stupid!
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