The Weapons Act defines weapons as “property which, by its nature, is intended to reduce or eliminate a person`s ability to defend himself by direct impact”, in particular all firearms. [3] Therefore, some knives are considered “weapons” within the meaning of this definition. With the exception of firearms, which are highly regulated, these “weapons”, including stop-notch knives, OTF automatic knives, butterfly knives and gravity knives,[4] are implicitly authorized under the Weapons Act and can therefore be purchased, possessed and carried by any person over the age of 18[5] who have not been specifically prohibited from possessing a weapon by civil authorities (prohibition of weapons). [6] Summaries of all state knife laws are available on handgun laws websites. [95] [96] The Canadian Criminal Code criminalizes the possession of knives that open automatically. Subsection 84(1) defines a prohibited weapon as “a knife with a blade that opens automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by pressure of the hand applied to a button, spring or other device attached to the knife or in the handle of the knife.” [13] Only persons exempted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Canadian Firearms Program may possess (but not acquire) prohibited weapons. In Spain, there are strict laws that prohibit the carrying of armas blancas or combat knives and prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession or use of certain knives classified as prohibited weapons. [55] [56] Armas blancas and other instruments with sharp blades or sharp tools may be freely acquired and property, provided that it is not on the list of prohibited weapons, is not purchased or possessed by minors, is kept at home for collection purposes only, and is not transported on public roads. [55] It is generally illegal to carry, display or use knives of any kind in public, particularly sharp-bladed knives, unless a person is on their own property or working or engaging in a legitimate sporting activity that requires the use of such a knife. [56] If a person is found by a law enforcement officer in unauthorized possession of a prohibited knife, they are punished with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and the weapon is confiscated. The Crown can then ask a provincial court judge to have the weapon expire and be destroyed. The import and export of prohibited weapons is also strictly regulated and enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency. [14] I`m not so sure about the laws regarding fixed blades.
In urban centres such as towns and villages, I believe they should not be worn, a police officer would probably ask you your intention. Small towns or in a wild environment should be suitable. The CBSA has also updated its list of prohibited weapons, which includes, but is not limited to, gravity, centrifugal and automatic knives. And Memorandum D19-13-2 sets out guidelines for the import and export of weapons. The combination of the two allows for a (somewhat) clearer understanding of what is illegal to carry: all types of knives are considered dangerous tools, but are not considered weapons under Polish law,[45] so there are no restrictions on weapons. The exception is a blade hidden in an object that does not look like a weapon (a sword in an umbrella, a dagger in a shoe, etc.). It is legal to sell, buy, exchange and possess knives, and Polish law does not prohibit carrying a knife in a public place. At mass events, however, some prohibitions may apply in possession of so-called “dangerous” tools. [46] Under Norwegian law, you can spend up to 6 months in jail if you intentionally bring a knife or similar sharp tool that is particularly likely to injure a public place or help others do so. The law does not apply to knives or other tools carried or used for work, outdoor activities or similar legitimate purposes.
Note that this includes bringing knives into the car. It is also illegal to buy, possess or store blade knives, butterfly knives and stiletto heels. [44] The carrying of a knife is not expressly prohibited in Slovakia, nor are there any prohibited types of knives. Law No. Article 47 of Criminal Law 372/1990[54] provides that the carrying of a “cold weapon” such as a knife, dagger or sword in public places is a non-punishable offence for public security if it can be inferred from the circumstances of the case or the conduct of the person that these weapons may be used to commit violence or threats of violence. It is for the individual assessment of a single situation by a police officer to determine whether the carrying of such a weapon can lead to violence. This offence can be punished by a maximum of €500. An example of such a situation is the visible carrying of a knife in crowded public places, public gatherings, etc. I live in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, and would like to carry a knife with me for emergencies and general use.
I don`t know what the specific laws are and I can`t find any sources. Any bladeless weapon used to “increase the force of a blow” is illegal to carry (batons, American punches, nunchakus, etc.). [ref. needed] Bulgaria`s firearms law is maintained every year. It is called ZOBVVPI (Bulgarian: Закон за оръжията, боеприпасите, взривните вещества и пиротехническите изделия)[10] and covers ONLY the possession and use of firearms (including gas and signalling weapons) and pellet pneumatic weapons or BB (Bulgarian: сачми).
