If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you live in a city or have visited one recently. For the most part, cities are very safe places. However, that doesn’t mean they are free of crime. There are always ruffians and knuckleheads who will try to rob or mug you just for the hell of it. This is especially true at night when people feel less inclined to enter strange premises. For this reason, many apartment complexes now have security guards at night who constantly patrol the premises and record the license plates of anybody who tries to enter after hours.
If you live in a city, chances are you know how difficult it can sometimes be to protect yourself from criminals. You want to keep your family safe and secure your home as much as possible without breaking the bank with monthly security guard fees or hiring expensive security companies that charge exorbitant rates for their services. In order to do so without breaking any laws or getting into trouble with the law, there are certain things you need to know about owning a knife legally.
What happens if I use a knife in self-defense?
If you are defending yourself with a knife, you may not get into any legal trouble. However, if the person you were defending yourself against files charges or has injuries that require medical attention, then it may be something else entirely.
If you don’t have a knife on you and find yourself in a situation where somebody is attacking you with one, then it’s all fine and dandy. If they stop after a few stabs or slashes, it likely just means they want to rob you, so they won’t suffer any potential consequences.
Can you use a knife in a fight?
There are many different types of knives that can be useful in a fight. You cannot use the knife if you’re under threat or if you need to prevent someone from hurting you. If you have a knife, make sure to use it only against someone trying to hurt you or your family members.
Another important thing about owning a knife legally is that you cannot conceal it on your person unless it’s for work purposes, such as when you have to clean fish. You can own more than one knife so long as they are not concealed on your body, and you should always carry them in public view with the blade exposed, so people know what kind of knife it is.
However, there are some states that do not allow any type of knife ownership at all. In these states, possessing, selling, or even purchasing any kind of weapon, including knives, is illegal. With these kinds of laws in place, anyone caught using a weapon would face harsh penalties and could potentially go to jail for up to ten years for possession in some cases.
Is it illegal to defend yourself with a knife in the UK?
Defending yourself with a knife is not illegal in the UK. You only need to be allowed to own a knife to use it for self-defense purposes. You should follow certain guidelines, including knowing how to and carrying out a safe application of force. If you carry a knife in public without an intent to cause harm or fear, then there is no illegality involved. However, if you carry around your knife with the intent to cause harm or fear, then you may have violated the law, as this could constitute attempted murder.
If you are carrying your knife legally with the intention of defending yourself, then you should avoid attacking somebody else with your knife unless they try and attack first. This would be considered assault and potentially punishable by law (but not always).
