Orlando Knife Carry Laws?

**Bill Harsey** · 01-08-2009, 18:53

Anyone familar with personal knife carry laws in Orlando? Kyo maybe?

I was asked this question by a SHOT Show attendee from Germany and I also think there are a couple folks from here going.

Yes I could Google it but it won't account for the shades of gray.
Thanks in advance.

**Kyobanim** · 01-08-2009, 19:00

Yeah, don't.

Standard folder is ok but fixed blade is a no no. Nothing over 3 1/2 inches in total length. Got that from an OPD aquaintance.

NDD, your smatchet won't fly here. Ok, maybe it would fly but it's illegal.

**Ambush Master** · 01-08-2009, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Kyobanim

Yeah, don't.

Standard folder is ok but fixed blade is a no no. Nothing over 3 1/2 inches in total length. Got that from an OPD aquaintance.

NDD, your smatchet won't fly here. Ok, maybe it would fly but it's illegal.

3.5" Overall, or Blade?!?! Big difference!!

**Kyobanim** · 01-08-2009, 20:18

790.001. Definitions.
(3)(a) "Concealed weapon" means any dirk, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon carried on or about a person in such a manner as to conceal the weapon from the ordinary sight of another person.

(13) "Weapon" means any dirk, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon except a firearm or a common pocketknife.

790.01 Carrying concealed weapons.--

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person who carries a concealed weapon or electric weapon or device on or about his or her person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) A person who carries a concealed firearm on or about his or her person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) This section does not apply to a person licensed to carry a concealed weapon or a concealed firearm pursuant to the provisions of s. 790.06.

(4) It is not a violation of this section for a person to carry for purposes of lawful self-defense, in a concealed manner:

(a) A self-defense chemical spray.

(b) A nonlethal stun gun or remote stun gun or other nonlethal electric weapon or device which does not fire a dart or projectile and is designed solely for defensive purposes.

(5) This section does not preclude any prosecution for the use of an electric weapon or device or remote stun gun or self-defense chemical spray during the commission of any criminal offense under s. 790.07, s. 790.10, s. 790.23, or s. 790.235, or for any other criminal offense.

**Bill Harsey** · 01-08-2009, 21:36

Kyo,
Thank you very much. This is for my friend Tobias who is traveling from Germany with Boker to be in Orlando.

"common pocket knife" That would be an interesting term to define given todays market.

3.5 inches OVERALL??? OPEN??? I haven't seen a folder that small before.

JJ_BPK · 01-09-2009, 05:12

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Kyo,
Thank you very much. This is for my friend Tobias who is traveling from Germany with Boker to be in Orlando.

"common pocket knife" That would be an interesting term to define given todays market.

3.5 inches OVERALL??? OPEN??? I haven't seen a folder that small before.

Mr H,,

As another Florida boy, I hesitate to give any advise on this topic.

Not because the legal info is not readily available, but because the Orlando area has a vast LEO population of fine people,, some with BIG CITY experience, others much more rural.

And the real rubber on the street,, is the LEO you talk to.. throw in a "fur'n akcent" and all bets are off..

You may want to call the guys at 4857 South South Orange Blossom Trail and see what they have to say..

Just curious,, Is your friend from Germany shipping his/her inventory via a freight carrier or on the plane(ck'd luggage)??

I bet that will be the tail to tell...

My $00.0002