Fixed Blade Carry in VA

[USAF422]

Anyone carry a defensive fixed blade knife like a TDI in VA? Looking at the law opinions are varied to whether you can or not. Im leaning towards the can but I'm curious to know peoples experiences.

[greyghost]

I've never been able to find a definitive answer to this.

Assuming you want to CC the TDI, the relevant VA Code is 18.2-308: https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/leg...0+cod+18.2-308

State wise there is the question of what is a "dirk" and what does "any weapon of like kind" really mean.

Sadly the VA CHP doesn't cover blades.

Good luck trying to find a definitive answer, I sure haven't been able to.

[KevinB]

Dirk is a term used to describe a long stabbing dagger in older days. However It also covers "Bowie Knives", Switchblades etc.

In VA I would opt against carrying a fixed blade knife with a blade longer than 4".

It's stupid easy to get a CHP here in VA, so best bet is get one and carry your gun.

[punkey71]

Kevin,

Reading the linked statute I didn't notice anything relevant to 4". Are you saying that because a dirk or bowie is typically longer?

It also mentions razors so I would assume length is not the determining factor. Of course I could be wrong....

I would like to carry a fixed blade in addition to a CHG but always hit a wall when reading the laws and don't see a way to do it.

Can you offer any additional info in the 4" length?

Thanks
Harold

Dirk is a term used to describe a long stabbing dagger in older days. However It also covers "Bowie Knives", Switchblades etc.

In VA I would opt against carrying a fixed blade knife with a blade longer than 4".

It's stupid easy to get a CHP here in VA, so best bet is get one and carry your gun.

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