Folding knives, tactical pens, legal in DC?

Safetech · Jan 13, 2014

I'm going into DC tomorrow (job at the Navy yard).

Since I have to leave my handgun home, am I okay with a folding knife (spring assist, approx. 3" blade)? And how about a tactical pen?

What are the applicable laws in DC? ("Digest version".)

ohen cepel · Jan 13, 2014

I think folders are OK so long as they are under 3in. You also have the Federal rules to watch for which I think is also 3in.

I would carry a small pen knife if that works for you. Buy one to meet the regs if going there all the time, that is what my brother had to do.

I would expect the pen to be OK but I stick with the Zebras since they are all metal but not "tactical".

Enjoy dc

Safetech · Jan 13, 2014

I just checked to make sure.

It's a hair over 3 1/4". So, no good?

ohen cepel · Jan 13, 2014

If it's a one day trip I wouldn't risk it. Doubt you'll have any issues in dc but you may be checked at the Navy Yard and if you are and they find it they will likely seize it. Not worth the risk/hassle for 1 day in my mind.

I don't know what security is like at the Navy Yard, but it's not a place I would try to push things.

Good reason to pick up a traditional folder at Walmart on the way.

briwayjones · Jan 13, 2014

A folder over 3" in D.C. is a felony.

TxAggie · Jan 14, 2014

briwayjones said:
A folder over 3" in D.C. is a felony.

Can it be in your car?

WeaponsCollector · Jan 14, 2014

briwayjones said:
A folder over 3" in D.C. is a felony.

Wow imagine that, you can be a "dangerous felon armed with an assault knife" and not even realize it.

Knife bans are so unbelievably stupid. You can do just as much damage with a pair of scissors, they need to ban scissors.

briwayjones · Jan 14, 2014

TxAggie said:
Can it be in your car?

I should probably clarify a little. A folder over 3" is a felony on federal property. But how much of D.C. is federal property!?! If you car is on federal property technically I don't think you can have a knife over 3" legally in your car.

hdatontodo · Jan 14, 2014

With the DC limit in mind, I just ordered these for our car-bags since they are under 3"

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YD5HYY/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item

2-7/8" blade size--just to keep the Mrs out of trouble

StantonCree · Jan 14, 2014

briwayjones said:
A folder over 3" in D.C. is a felony.

Cite please.......

StantonCree · Jan 14, 2014

Look at PPW-A PPW-B and CDW.

Your 3 1/2 will be fine!

Safetech · Jan 14, 2014

Thanks.

briwayjones · Jan 15, 2014

I was mistaken Safetech, it's blades over 2-1/2 inches that are not allowed on federal property. I remember a Pentagon Police officer telling me that now.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/930

240 towles · Jan 15, 2014

I used to carry my Boker urban survival [1and a 1/2" folding scalpel type blade] in DC on vacations. Always had to hide it in one of the many huge flower pots outside the museum of natural history when I visited. [They have metal detectors to get in]

Ragnar · Jan 16, 2014

http://www.knifeup.com/knife-laws-in-washington-d-c/

briwayjones · Jan 16, 2014

mpdc4511 said:
Cite please.......

Ragnar said:
http://www.knifeup.com/knife-laws-in-washington-d-c/

That's D.C. laws but doesn't include Federal law which is not the same.

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