Do you carry a Pocket knife ?

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by Rank

I am not talking about the average joe (or grandpa carrying a pocket knife thats their business, I am referring to someone strapping some big blade on their hip with not practical use other than a weapon .... and maybe, due to the gun laws, it is common in my state, plus it seems the ones that most do it are probably ex-cons

Like I said earlier, it puts the carrier in a position that can result in no good ... especially in a police interface.

I know quite a few people in Wisconsin that carry big knives like that. They carry knives because it's illegal to conceal a firearm in WI, and they don't want to be completely defenseless. Also, the knife is a big deterrent for criminals... they'll look for an easier target instead of trying to rob the guy with the big knife.

Cops can't just shoot a guy because he has a knife, he'd have to actually have the knife out of its sheath and act aggressive toward the cop.