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Arizona Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: Adults 21+ may carry any knife concealed; a pocketknife may be concealed at any age.

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Adults 21+ may carry any knife concealed; a pocketknife may be concealed at any age. Only those under 21 are barred from concealing a non-pocketknife deadly weapon (ARS 13-3102).

Official source: azleg.gov →

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaConditional
Carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (any fixed blade, or a folding knife locked open) is a crime; an ordinary folding knife carried closed may be concealed (Penal Code 21310).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
ColoradoConditional
Carrying a knife concealed is a misdemeanor where the blade exceeds 3.5 inches (C.R.S. 18-12-105; the 3.5-inch 'knife' definition is in 18-12-101). Carry in your home, place of business, or private vehicle is exempt.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: cbi.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
NevadaConditional
No statewide blade-length limit, but a concealed machete is barred and a knife may fall under the 'other dangerous or deadly weapon' catch-all; ordinary pocketknives are generally lawful (NRS 202.350).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
Carrying a concealed 'deadly weapon' knife (dagger, bowie, dirk, switchblade) is a petty misdemeanor, except at home or in a private vehicle; ordinary pocketknives differ (NMSA 30-7-2).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nmonesource.com · Full New Mexico rule →
UtahPermitted
No blade-length limit; Utah's only concealment offense (76-11-202) covers firearms carried by under-21s, so non-restricted adults may carry knives concealed.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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