Are You Allowed To Have a Sword in Arizona!?

Sword laws in Arizona?

Some states have strict laws about which types of swords and knives you can own, and how old you must be to carry them. Comparatively, Arizona's laws are a bit more lenient. A few of the laws, or lack thereof, might shock you! 

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What type of blades can you own?

It may come as a shock to find out that Arizona has very few restrictions on bladed weapons. According to UrbanEDC, Arizona does not have any specific regulations on blade length, number of edges, or blade category. This means everything from Switchblades to katanas are legal to own in the state of Arizona. There is also no limit to the number of edged weapons you can own, so make that collection as large as you want!

Other states have different regulations on blades. For example, according to NYPD, New York has laws banning the production and ownership of switchblades, cane swords, metal knuckle knives, and pilum ballistic knives. Many other states, such as California, Florida, and Washington, have specific laws much stricter than Arizona's about the ownership of swords and knives.

Laws about concealed carrying and age.

In the state of Arizona, you do not require a permit to own or carry a blade. As long as you are above the age of 21, you are allowed to conceal carry a sword or knife in public, no matter the size of the blade. According to a pdf available through phoenix.gov, those under the age of 21 are not allowed to conceal carry any sort of knife or weapon, unless it is a pocketknife or any sort of folding knife shorter than 4 inches. Any other weapon being carried by someone underage is required to be visible and sheathed when in public.

Despite the loose regulations, according to UrbanEDC, there are lots of places where you aren't legally allowed to carry a knife or sword. These places include, but are not limited to, public schools and colleges, polling facilities, and federal buildings. You can carry knives and swords into restaurants and stores as long as it is not posted otherwise.

Arizona law considers swords and knives other than pocketknives to be "deadly weapons." Therefore, anyone with a criminal record, such as a felon, cannot possess or carry a sword.

With all these laws in mind, are you going to start a sword or knife collection? Arizona doesn't mind! If you have any more concerns about the laws surrounding owning a sword in Arizona, check out Arizona's Department of Public Safety!

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