Quick Legal Facts Statewide Preemption: Yes. Concealed Carry: Concealment is a factor if one is in possession of a concealed weapon when contacted by the police or within the residence of another person. Schools: It is a violation for a person to knowingly possess a deadly weapon or a defensive weapon on school grounds without the permission of the Chief Administrative Officer of the school district. Critical Dimensions: None noted. Restricted Knives: Modest age-based restrictions for “gravity knives” and “switchblade” knives. Alaska does not restrict the possession or carry of knives by persons 21 or older. Alaska law does impose […]

Quick Legal Facts Statewide Preemption: Yes. Concealed Carry: No restrictions. Minors: May only carry blades 5 1/2 inches or longer under specific conditions. Critical Dimensions: More than 5 1/2 inches blade length considered location “restricted knife.” Restricted Knives: Any knife with a blade longer than 5 1/2 inches. Texas statutory law on the topic of knives, found at Chapter 46 of the Penal Code, is objective and based on measurable aspects. The restraints are limited.  There are two types of knives in Texas law, distinguished only by blade length. A ‘location restricted knife’ is any knife (bladed hand instrument) with […]