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Legal Aspects of Owning and Carrying a Knife in California

Understanding Assault with a Deadly Weapon

S ome states have incredibly strict laws when it comes to carrying knives. California isn’t one of them. The state actually has a surprisingly permissive attitude when it comes to both open carry and concealed knives. The general rule of thumb is that yes, you’re free to carry a knife while you’re out and about. […]