What is considered to be a "Dangerous Weapon"?

[quincy]

I understand. If a self-defense situation came up, I'd have to deal with that when the time comes. No way to predict what the circumstances would be for that. But for now, I probably could carry it for the next 10 years and have more of a chance of being "caught" with it by police than for me to have to take it out and use it to save my life. But to be honest, there was an incident at least 5 years ago when I had walked to a nearby public park. I was on the far side when another guy showed up with a pitbull that wasn't on a leash. When the dog saw me on the other side of the park, he came running at me at what was probably his top speed. Being unarmed, all I could do was stand still and hope for the best. The dog ran up to me and sniffed me quick and then ran back to its owner on the other side of the park. The owner never even called the dog back to him or did anything to keep the dog away from me. I don't want to be helpless like that again. Personally, I'd rather carry a gun, and I could even get a permit to do that, but I'd be committing a felony as soon as I crossed my property line because I live within 1,000 feet of a school. It seems that I have less chance of running afoul of the law if I carry a knife without a permit rather than carrying a gun with a permit.

It would be nice if you never have to test the law.

If you carry a knife (concealed or otherwise), you cannot be charged solely with carrying the knife. Under the law, it is legal to carry a knife. It should only be if or when you get into a situation where you have to USE the knife that you can have problems (and then you should call an attorney in your area for advice and direction).

 

[Subjection1]

It would be nice if you never have to test the law.

So true! It seems like every time a law is tested, there's another law that tends to find its way into the situation that can be applied. So many laws with so many ways of twisting them means that pretty much anything can be made illegal.

If you carry a knife (concealed or otherwise), you cannot be charged solely with carrying the knife. Under the law, it is legal to carry a knife. It should only be if or when you get into a situation where you have to USE the knife that you can have problems (and then you should call an attorney in your area for advice and direction).

I'm sure glad they changed the knife laws to be that way. Until recently, Wisconsin made it illegal to have ANY kind of weapon. Back in the 90s, they finally made pepper spray legal. Much more recently, they started issuing CCW permits and also made stun guns legal. Now knives of all kinds are legal, including switchblades. Seeing the prices of those things, I'll stick with a regular knife.

BTW, I was going to go with a fixed blade knife because drawing and unfolding a folder isn't easy under stress. Plus, if I want one with a blade over 3", a folder gets to be pretty long since the handle has to be at least as long as the blade.

 

[quincy]

So true! It seems like every time a law is tested, there's another law that tends to find its way into the situation that can be applied. So many laws with so many ways of twisting them means that pretty much anything can be made illegal.



I'm sure glad they changed the knife laws to be that way. Until recently, Wisconsin made it illegal to have ANY kind of weapon. Back in the 90s, they finally made pepper spray legal. Much more recently, they started issuing CCW permits and also made stun guns legal. Now knives of all kinds are legal, including switchblades. Seeing the prices of those things, I'll stick with a regular knife.

BTW, I was going to go with a fixed blade knife because drawing and unfolding a folder isn't easy under stress. Plus, if I want one with a blade over 3", a folder gets to be pretty long since the handle has to be at least as long as the blade. ...

I am of mixed emotions about the knife law. I hope it works as hoped for those in Wisconsin and does not increase crime.

Good luck.


(thanks for your edit, Subjection1 )

 

[Subjection1]

You should remove the link from your post. We cannot advertise products on this site. Thanks.

I am of mixed emotions about the knife law. I hope it works as hoped for those in Wisconsin and does not increase crime.

Good luck.

Thanks!
I removed the link.

 

[quincy]

Thanks!
I removed the link.

I saw that. Thank you, Subjection1.

I think you were smart to ask about the law.