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A Bowie knife is a weapon. Although it does have utilitarian uses, as well, this knife is most well-known for being a legendary fighting blade. Like any other weapon, owning one means being responsible and exercising some common sense when carrying it. It also means knowing the local and regional laws that apply to carrying any kind of weapon.

Carrying a Bowie knife in public is legal in certain states. This would mean, of course, that it's perfectly fine to walk around any city in Arizona with a Bowie strapped to one's leg, one might assume. One would be wrong. City laws may trump state laws, in this case, and one may still be committing a crime by carrying a Bowie in certain areas in Arizona.

There are certain areas where any type of weapon is prohibited, regardless of one's state laws. Federal properties, hospitals and schools are good examples of such places. The owner of a Bowie knife, in these cases, has to be responsible and leave their blade at home. This is the common sense part of weapon ownership; it should be obvious to most people that carrying a Bowie in a school is inappropriate. The same can be said of a post office or a court house.

Bowie knives will be restricted in some cities by local ordinances. In many cases, these ordinances will be based on blade length. Usually, they permit the carry of any knife 3 inches or shorter in blade length, which is too short to reach the heart on a human being. A Bowie knife will always violate such ordinances, so make sure to be aware if they're on the books in any given city. Oftentimes, all it takes is a simple phone call to find out for sure. Ignorance of the law will not prevent one from being charged for violating it!

Many individuals make some mistaken assumptions about carrying laws. Where Bowie knives are concerned, one may be under federal, state, city or private obligations at any time. For example, carrying one's Bowie on one's hip on the street may be fine in a certain town but will become a crime if one enters an establishment that serves alcohol. One may be able to openly carry in their neighborhood but still find themselves afoul of the law if they stray too close to a school zone while armed. The best way to find out what laws apply is to check with one's local and state law enforcement. In any area where weapons are generally prohibited, a Bowie knife should not be carried. Though these knives are tools, there is no denying that they are weapons, as well.

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