vetogunban
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I am looking to get a push dagger to attach to sling pack. Looking at the MD code below I had a couple of questions.
I apologize if these (newbie) questions have been asked before; the search function was a little frustrating. If so, I would appreciate it if you could send me the link.
Thank you for your help.
Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 4-101 (2012)
§ 4-101. Dangerous weapons
(a) Definitions. —
(4) “Star knife” means a device used as a throwing weapon, consisting of several sharp or pointed blades arrayed as radially disposed arms about a central disk.
(5) (i) “Weapon” includes a dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor, and nunchaku.
(ii) “Weapon” does not include: 1. a handgun; or 2. a penknife without a switchblade.
(c) Prohibited. —
(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.
(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.
(3) (i) This paragraph applies in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Harford County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County, Talbot County, Washington County, and Worcester County.
(ii) A minor may not carry a dangerous weapon between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise, whether concealed or not, except while:
1. on a bona fide hunting trip; or
2. engaged in or on the way to or returning from a bona fide trap shoot, sport shooting event, or any organized civic or military activity.
- Does a "dagger" fall under the dirk knife restriction?
- To be considered a "Bowie" does that title need to appear in the knife name/description or is it just the general shape?
- Does one need to prove/disprove "intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner"?
- Does wear or carry also apply to having a knife in your vehicle?
I apologize if these (newbie) questions have been asked before; the search function was a little frustrating. If so, I would appreciate it if you could send me the link.
Thank you for your help.
Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 4-101 (2012)
§ 4-101. Dangerous weapons
(a) Definitions. —
(4) “Star knife” means a device used as a throwing weapon, consisting of several sharp or pointed blades arrayed as radially disposed arms about a central disk.
(5) (i) “Weapon” includes a dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor, and nunchaku.
(ii) “Weapon” does not include: 1. a handgun; or 2. a penknife without a switchblade.
(c) Prohibited. —
(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.
(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.
(3) (i) This paragraph applies in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Harford County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County, Talbot County, Washington County, and Worcester County.
(ii) A minor may not carry a dangerous weapon between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise, whether concealed or not, except while:
1. on a bona fide hunting trip; or
2. engaged in or on the way to or returning from a bona fide trap shoot, sport shooting event, or any organized civic or military activity.