Concealed carry question

[DanGuy48]

I will be moving to PA shortly, from Maryland. I believe, in Maryland, a CCW permit also allows for the concealed carry of, for example, a fixed blade knife in a shoulder sheath, ordinarily a no-no in Maryland. It appears to me that PA’s concealed carry laws are directed to firearms.

What are the laws governing carry of a concealed, fixed blade knife in PA? I’m confused as to what is meant by “lawful purpose”. And yes, this is more for my idle curiosity than anything; I’ve been trying to familiarize myself with the laws there regarding carrying and the question popped up.

 

[NebTim]

Good questions, and as far as I understand it, everything you said is correct (re: Maryland ok with carrying a large/concealed fixed knife if you have a permit). Take a look at this firsthttps://handgunlaw.us/states/pennsylvania.pdf

 

[NebTim]

The knife laws recently have been updated in PA (sounds like for the better).
Read House Bill 1929; and ask a PA attorney.

Pennsylvania Knife Laws | American Knife and Tool Institute

The Pennsylvania law regulating knives is found at Title 18, and in particular, § 908, captioned Prohibited Offensive Weapons. Pennsylvania Knife Laws

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