The Knife is a Lousy Weapon for SD

[chinto]

Can't carry a fixed-blade in MO unless you have a CCW

Does the MO CCW license statute specifically say it licenses blades or only mention fire arms?... I only ask becouse as I understand it most states CCW licenses only cover the carry of a fire arm, and if you have a concealed blade that is large enough to be considered a weapon, CCW or not you go to jail! my state is that way.

and 2 is there a law against carrying a knife that has a fixed blade if its visible? In my state you may carry a fire arm or knife openly, in a holster or sheath legally. ( I do understand there are some city ordnances in places that are to discourage it, but the state law says you can. If there is is it some how suspended during hunting season? if not how does a fisherman or hunter carry a blade to dress the game or fish he killed ?

 

[sgtmac_46]

Does the MO CCW license statute specifically say it licenses blades or only mention fire arms?... I only ask becouse as I understand it most states CCW licenses only cover the carry of a fire arm, and if you have a concealed blade that is large enough to be considered a weapon, CCW or not you go to jail! my state is that way.

and 2 is there a law against carrying a knife that has a fixed blade if its visible? In my state you may carry a fire arm or knife openly, in a holster or sheath legally. ( I do understand there are some city ordnances in places that are to discourage it, but the state law says you can. If there is is it some how suspended during hunting season? if not how does a fisherman or hunter carry a blade to dress the game or fish he killed ?

http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C500-599/5710000010.HTM
http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C500-599/5710000030.HTM

The key word is 'concealed'. It's legal in Missouri carry a folding pocket knife with a blade length of no more than four inches. A CCW allows you to carry a concealed Firearm AND Knife. Of course you can carry either in your vehicle concealed if you're 21 years of age or old WITHOUT a CCW.

http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C500-599/5710000101.HTM
http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C500-599/5710000107.HTM

As specifically to blades....having a CCW

(1) Removes the prohibition on the carrying of a firearm or
other weapon capable of lethal use into any public gathering; http://www.house.state.mo.us/billtracking/bills03/bilsum/truly/sHB349T.htm

So it pretty clearly includes knives under 'other weapons capable of lethal use'.