Nunchakus (martial arts batons tied to a rope or chain, also known as nunchucks), trefoils (a metal plate with sharp edges), brass knuckles, blackjacks (small sacks loaded with lead), billies (wooden clubs), and similar items are prohibited in Nevada. However, if you have a license to carry a concealed weapon, then you can carry any of these items.
In Nevada, it is illegal for anyone without a permit to carry a concealed firearm. If you are not allowed to carry a concealed gun because of a criminal record or other disqualifying factor, then you cannot carry an unconcealed weapon either. It is an offense for anyone to carry a knife in public in Nevada. This includes folding knives, utility knives, and other sharpened instruments. The only exception is if you are licensed to carry a concealed weapon. With a license, you are allowed to carry any item that does not violate any other law on the ground that you cannot be punished for carrying it under the authority of your license.
The laws regarding bats in Nevada are complicated. Basically, they are weapons if they are made from wood or another material that can be used as a club. This includes anything from bamboo to tennis rackets. If they are made from metal, they are considered ammunition. Therefore, it is illegal to carry them in public in Nevada.
Clubs, blackjacks, nightsticks, maces, and tomahawks have been openly carried since September of 2019. This also includes batons that are expandable, collapsible, or telescopic. Finally, nunchucks and tomahawks were deemed lawful both inside and outside of facilities, gyms, and public locations.
In Texas, you can carry any weapon by license, permit, registration, or authorization. However, only certain weapons are allowed by law to be carried without a license. These include:
A Bowie knife is defined as a knife with a blade that is either folding or fixed. It must be 3 inches or more in length. Additionally, the handle cannot have a crossguard or a scabbard. A dirk is defined as a single-edged knife with a hilt at one end and a pointy tip on the other. It must be under 4 inches in length. Finally, a dagger is defined as a knife with a blade that is less than 4 inches but more than 1/4 inch in thickness.
Any of these knives can be carried without a license as long as you do not display it offensively like in the presence of a police officer. You cannot carry any of these knives into licensed premises, including bars and restaurants.
If you are found carrying any of these knives without a license, you will receive a fine between $100 and $500.
Notably, hiding and carrying a dagger, machete, dirk, or any other knife that is forbidden to hold in Nevada is prohibited by state law. Similarly, any tool that may be considered harmful or a lethal weapon is prohibited by law. The law applies to all people, regardless of class or status.
In Nevada, it is illegal for anyone to carry a concealed handgun unless they have a permit. Those who are not permitted to carry include the following: minors under 18 years old, pregnant women, domestic violence survivors who have been granted a protective order, current prison inmates, and anyone convicted of a felony offense. It is also an offense for someone who is mentally impaired to carry a concealed weapon. To obtain a permit, applicants must complete a training course and then pass a test on state laws relating to firearm safety and handling. They can apply online at www.ncjrs.gov/crimes/ccw/permit-application.html.
People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Nevada must first file a form with their local sheriff's office. Each county has its own rules regarding what types of licenses are accepted as proof of good character. Generally, these include driver's licenses, non-driver's licenses (such as employee badges), and firearms licenses. You will need to provide evidence of completing the necessary training and passing the test, along with $10 for each application filed with the department.
However, when used properly, batons, billy clubs, telescopic batons, bludgeons, and other similar weapons are legal: batons and self-defense.
| State | Carry-Open | Carry Concealed |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Illegal | Illegal |
| Utah | Legal | Legal |
| Vermont | Legal | Legal |
| Virginia | Legal | Vague |
It is permissible to openly carry any sort of knife, however it is unlawful to conceal carry a dirk, dagger, machete, any knife that is banned to hold in Nevada, or any instrument that may be deemed a hazardous or lethal weapon. The only exception to this rule is if the knife is declared to be a "legal firearm" under state law. In that case, you are permitted to carry it without violating the law.
If you are stopped by police officers who believe that you are carrying a concealed weapon, they can search you incident to arrest. This means that they can look inside your pockets and other places where a weapon could be hidden on your person. If they find one, they will let you know before taking you into custody. However, even if there is no arrest, police officers can still search you if they have "reasonable suspicion" that you are concealing a weapon. Reasonable suspicion requires only that they have a reason for believing that you have done something wrong. For example, if an officer sees you reach toward your pocket as if you were getting a packet of cigarettes, he might infer that you were trying to hide a gun and search you anyway. The fact that you later are not arrested does not mean that the search was illegal.
Knives are tools used for many different purposes. Some people use them to harm others, while others use them to protect themselves or their property.
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