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California Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: 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).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering California

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

  • ArizonaPermitted

    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).

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona 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 →

  • OregonConditional

    ORS 166.240 bans carrying concealed a dirk, dagger, switchblade or similar knife; ordinary folding pocketknives are exempt per Oregon case law.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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