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    Default Indiana Knife CCW Law

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Indiana

    I bought a big bowie knife a couple of weeks ago and am having trouble finding laws about it. I've been leaving it in my car, but a friend pointed out that it could cause some CCW trouble if I get pulled over. From what I've found, Indiana doesn't have a whole lot of specifications with regards to knives. I did read that you have to get a carrying permit for a gun, and then you may carry it open or concealed here. I don't know if you need to get a permit for a huge knife or not. Any information would be great.

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    Lightbulb Re: Indiana Knife CCW Law

    You can try searching the web for contact information for a group called AKTI - the american knife and tool institute. They should be able to help you find the specifics for your state.

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    Default Re: Indiana Knife CCW Law

    ARTICLE 47. WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS OF VIOLENCE

    IC 35-47-5-2

    Knife with blade that opens automatically or may be propelled

    Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that:
    (1) opens automatically; or
    (2) may be propelled;
    by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
    As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.70-2000, SEC.2.


    IC 35-47-5-2.5

    Possession of a knife on school property

    Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means an instrument that:
    (1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and
    (2) is intended to be used as a weapon.
    (b) The term includes a dagger, dirk, poniard, stiletto, switchblade knife, or gravity knife.
    (c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally possesses a knife on:
    (1) school property (as defined in IC 35-41-1-24.7);
    (2) a school bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-8); or
    (3) a special purpose bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-10);
    commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this section and a Class D felony if the offense results in bodily injury or serious bodily injury to another person.
    (d) This section does not apply to a person who possesses a knife:
    (1) if:
    (A) the knife is provided to the person by the school corporation or possession of the knife is authorized by the school corporation; and
    (B) the person uses the knife for a purpose authorized by the school corporation; or
    (2) if the knife is secured in a motor vehicle.
    As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.9.
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    You can also see more information here: http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf

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