![]() ![]() Several entire categories of knife are banned depending on what they are and where you intend to carry them. Illinois knife laws are an absolute mess, and that is by design either through action or omission of action. Illegal to Possess or Carry on Public Property without Special Authorization: Any knife with blade over 3”, Dagger, Dirk, Stiletto, Axe, Hatchet, Switchblade, “any other dangerous weapon”.Illegal to Possess with Unlawful Intent: Shuriken, Ballistic Knife, Switchblade.Types of Knives Illegal to Possess or Carry with Unlawful Intent: “Dangerous” knives, Dagger, Dirk, Stiletto, Razor, Broken Bottle, Glass shard, “any other dangerous weapon”.You’ll need to be on your toes, and if you are wise you will consult a veteran self-defense instructor or a competent attorney with a thorough understanding of the law before choosing to carry anything more offensive than a set of nail clippers in the state. The bottom line is that Illinois is completely hostile to knife owners and the carry of knives. Chief among these cities is Chicago which needs little introduction.Įven worse, sentencing for incidental and minor knife crimes is complicated and often harsh. ![]() To add insult to injury there is no statewide preemption and so many cities and towns across Illinois have their own equally outlandish laws governing knives. Naturally their laws governing the use and ownership of knives are extraordinarily difficult to understand, often contradictory and highly repressive. ![]()
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