Is there a limit to the number of knives one can carry?

[kcpronto]

I am very peaceful and sweet. I just wanted to double-check before I stock up if there's a limit to how many knives one is allowed to have on them/in the car?
I have on in purse and pocket at all times and was wanting one in the car door, glove compartment, console, and a larger one in the trunk...

I am in the rough outdoors a lot and find knives useful for many things. This is in MT. Thank you for your time

[Citicop]

No limits anywhere I am aware of.

If you can carry one, you can carry fifty.

I seriously doubt that you need SEVEN different knives for outdoor purposes at any given time. I watch Survivor shows on NatGeo, and they do amazing things with just the one...

Why don't you tell us why you really want to keep so many knives handy?

-Citicop.

[Creeker]

She's Edward Scissorhands in drag?

[kcpronto]

Well besides being handy for opening things and such they do of course make me feel more safe.

What if some creeper tried to pull down my partially open window? I could poke at his fingers a bit to get it rolled back up. What if he tries to shove me in the trunk? That's where the big knife is... well and I purposefully got a car you can push down the back seats from inside the trunk...

The more the merrier. Easy access I suppose.
And I don't want a gun because I'd prolly end up shooting my foot off- I don't want to kill attackers. Just maim them enough to get away. (And if I was cornered in an ally I'd wait till they were close to whip it out, I'm not trying to challenge people here.)

If I got pulled over for something and they inquired why I had so many I'd say "Self defense and survival" and leave it at that. Thank you for answering, officer.

[Curt581]

There probably is no limit on the number you can carry, but there may be a limit on the length of each blade.

I seriously question the wisdom of carrying a knife for protection. If you "whip it out", as you so eloquently put it, and you have no real training in how to defend yourself with it, you're far more likely to have just provided your attacker with a weapon he might not have had going in.

[GoDirectly2Jail]

I agree. An edged weapon in untrained hands is worse than no weapon at all. If you are not properly trained in its use, I would strongly advise against you carrying a deadly edged weapon for self defense.

[Samuel]

Well besides being handy for opening things and such they do of course make me feel more safe.

If you want to open things Other than people, a box cutter, swiss army knife, multi-tool, etc are going to be much more utile. Just be careful about feeling too "safe".

What if some creeper tried to pull down my partially open window? I could poke at his fingers a bit to get it rolled back up.

Awareness, common sense, etc are going to be your best assets (assuming you have some of each). A "creeper" might also try to open your door or smash your window entirely - you never know. A "poke at his fingers" suggests to me that your mindset isn't fully developed yet (i.e. you haven't really thought about using force to protect yourself or you have a flawed outlook).

What if he tries to shove me in the trunk? That's where the big knife is... well and I purposefully got a car you can push down the back seats from inside the trunk...

Have you tried using a big knife in a cramped environment? What if he has a bigger knife or a gun?

The more the merrier. Easy access I suppose.

As a "knife guy", I agree with those sentiments BUT, as others have pointed out, if you carry something, you NEED to know how to use it well AND you need to know when you can use it (and be able to explain yourself).

And I don't want a gun because I'd prolly end up shooting my foot off- I don't want to kill attackers.

Why not? You don't think they might have something very bad in mind for you? A knife IS a deadly weapon. If you are going to use it on someone, even for defense, there really is no difference between using a gun or a knife or any other deadly weapon.

Just maim them enough to get away. (And if I was cornered in an ally I'd wait till they were close to whip it out, I'm not trying to challenge people here.)

Again, I think you have a really naive/inexperienced mindset/attitude. If you're that worried about your safety, I'd suggest taking some (a lot) of classes (e.g. self-defense, edged weapons usage, firearms usage, etc) - everything from the legalities of using force to the best ways of injuring someone (for your own protection).

If I got pulled over for something and they inquired why I had so many I'd say "Self defense and survival" and leave it at that. Thank you for answering, officer.

You should probably talk to someone (an officer/deputy) local, express your ideas/concerns, and let him/her tell you why this or that is not a great idea or explanation...

[retdetsgt]

[Citicop]

@RDS-

"A pointed stick?!?!?!?"

[retdetsgt]

@RDS-

"A pointed stick?!?!?!?"

I'd take it over a banana......

[kcpronto]

Aha thank you for the Monty Python bit

I agree with Officer Samuel- being a petite female it is important I take defense classes, so I can do damage with my own elbows/hands/feet and not have to worry about having a weapon. Unfortunately I've yet to find something offered in my area but certainly looking...

Yes, attacker might overpower me and get the knife. He might as easily use his hands to break my arm, or my neck for that matter. (I do believe when people attack they forfeit their opportunity to live. I don't want to kill people but they always lose the "them or me" toss-up. I could use a shotgun to take someone out. BUT I can't see me being able to take down a full grown man with a pocket knife. It's only an extension of me, not a magical sword. I am hoping to discourage attacks, not Rambo the neighborhood. If it's going to take more than three carefully placed jabs I am prolly screwed anyways, which is why situational awareness is my best weapon right now. Please disagree if you feel it's appropriate.)

I do appreciate all your comments. This is input I must consider. I certainly don't mean to sound laid back about this. I am very serious and want to make good, sensible choices. Officer Samuel also suggested I speak directly with a local officer about my concerns. What is a tactful way to ask without sounding like a potential problem?

[Safety Steve]

Aha thank you for the Monty Python bit

I agree with Officer Samuel- being a petite female it is important I take defense classes, so I can do damage with my own elbows/hands/feet and not have to worry about having a weapon. Unfortunately I've yet to find something offered in my area but certainly looking...

Yes, attacker might overpower me and get the knife. He might as easily use his hands to break my arm, or my neck for that matter. (I do believe when people attack they forfeit their opportunity to live. I don't want to kill people but they always lose the "them or me" toss-up. I could use a shotgun to take someone out. BUT I can't see me being able to take down a full grown man with a pocket knife. It's only an extension of me, not a magical sword. I am hoping to discourage attacks, not Rambo the neighborhood. If it's going to take more than three carefully placed jabs I am prolly screwed anyways, which is why situational awareness is my best weapon right now. Please disagree if you feel it's appropriate.)

I do appreciate all your comments. This is input I must consider. I certainly don't mean to sound laid back about this. I am very serious and want to make good, sensible choices. Officer Samuel also suggested I speak directly with a local officer about my concerns. What is a tactful way to ask without sounding like a potential problem?

I carry two knives. But I would rather use my pistol than a knife. Just remember, any weapon you display may be taken away from you.


Be Safe.

[Creeker]

I've carried a pocket type knife and a Leatherman for maybe a little while longer than I've carried a firearm, which is getting close to 3 decades. Daily and nearly 12 hours a day a lot of days.

I can honestly say I've accidentally cut myself a dozen or so times for some reason or another.

I've never shot myself.

[Samuel]

I'm a big proponent of females carrying weapons. That being said, reiterating here, you gotta be proficient/good at using whatever you're carrying; you gotta be mentally prepared to use it; you gotta know when you can or can't use it; you gotta be able to explain how you used it and why. If you're gonna carry a deadly weapon for use in a life threatening/serious bodily injury type of situation, if/when TSHTF - there is No time to be Nice-Nice. If you learn how to use a knife properly, you won't have ANY doubts about whether or not it will be effective against a "full grown man".

You should research your local self-defense "laws" - go on a ride along and ask the person you're riding with about your options when it comes to protecting yourself - take a self-defense or women's self-defense class or two from a reputable instructor/school.

[Safety Steve]

I'm a big proponent of females carrying weapons. That being said, reiterating here, you gotta be proficient/good at using whatever you're carrying; you gotta be mentally prepared to use it; you gotta know when you can or can't use it; you gotta be able to explain how you used it and why. If you're gonna carry a deadly weapon for use in a life threatening/serious bodily injury type of situation, if/when TSHTF - there is No time to be Nice-Nice. If you learn how to use a knife properly, you won't have ANY doubts about whether or not it will be effective against a "full grown man".

You should research your local self-defense "laws" - go on a ride along and ask the person you're riding with about your options when it comes to protecting yourself - take a self-defense or women's self-defense class or two from a reputable instructor/school.

++9 Samuel.

And yes I borrowed your remote for a few posts, but I put it back.


Be Safe.