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zxuol t1_ivrokiv wrote

Just look up the knife law it's complicated but clear.

I cary Incase the republicans try to over throw the government again...

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Electric-Fun t1_ivrp58j wrote

Folding knives, Swiss army knives. No doubled-edged, no daggers, no switchblades.

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SnooPeppers6081 t1_ivsrtsi wrote

Switch blade types and double edge knives are arrestable so be aware.

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BigScoops96 t1_ivsupfv wrote

Pretty sure the max is a 3 inch single edged blade. I personally have been told that 3 inches is more than enough. So you should feel plenty safe with your average Swiss Army knife

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charons-voyage t1_ivsvqz0 wrote

Self-defense is frowned upon in MA. Having said that, I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6

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thomastodon01027 t1_ivt298a wrote

You can carry a standard folding knife, and I do from time to time, mostly for utility purposes. That said, I will always pass on the advice I got once in a martial arts class. If you’re going to carry a knife, you better be prepared to use it (and end a human life as a result) and you better know how to use it, because otherwise you might have it taken away from you, and then your assailant has a knife.

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Murky_Ad_5786 t1_ivtfeqq wrote

Unless youre being attacked by deli meats and cheeses. There are better ways to protect yourself. A concealed carry license and firearms safety class is realistically your best bet

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smokesmokesmokes t1_ivtgkrv wrote

As soon as you defend yourself and the cops show up everything becomes illegal in this state, technically. On all parties potentially, I think it's discretionary. That's just me understanding after some light research here and there. Hell, slingshots are straight up illegal here. I ain't a lawyer though.

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Positive-Material t1_ivu3pbs wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#490,180)

there was a case where cops sent a carpenter to jail for years because he had tools on him and they coached some people in a road rage situation to write their complaint so as to send him to jail; another case, Boston cops conspired with a Latin dude at a car repair shop where the police cruiser got serviced to raid his victim's home and find a knife in his safe, ended up having to go to court, when really the Latin dude was the one who bullied and attacked him at work.

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Positive-Material t1_ivu3yyc wrote

Replying to smokesmokesmokes (#492,612)

our family friend stopped to do first aid to a child and ended up in jail without bail deemed dangerous to society by a judge.. the kids' mom started yelling accusations and off he went for weeks and got his life destroyed almost. the lawyers said if you touch someone, you are automatically guilty.

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Nicksucksathiking t1_ivuk1bd wrote

As a knife nerd this is my least favorite question as it tends to be asked by dipshits that think a knife is going to help them take on 4 guys john wick style in a fight( its not they are gonna take it and stab you to death for trying) i use folding knifes as they were intended. As a tool. I open boxes, cut ropes and ties at work, ect. A knife isnt going to do you any good in a fight especially if you are not trained in kali or something similar and judging by you not knowing the laws its pretty clear that you havent been trained. So TLDR a pocket knife is the worst form or protection i can think of and if you are really that scared to walk at night either dont, or bring a bat so then at least you’ll have range

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PakkyT t1_ivysalh wrote

Carry pepper spray if you are concerned about being attacked. Probably much more effective than you fumbling to unfold a pocket knife which then has to be used very close to your attacker.

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