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Colorado Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: 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).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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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.

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Colorado

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 →
KansasPermitted
Adults may carry any common knife concealed with no blade-length limit (K.S.A. 21-6301; Kansas AG Opinion 2014-1).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ksrevisor.gov · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaPermitted
Since LB77 (2023), Nebraska bars only minors and prohibited persons from carrying a concealed weapon, so an ordinary adult may carry a concealed knife of any blade length without a permit. State law defines a knife as a dagger, dirk, knife or stiletto with a blade over 3.5 inches. Carrying a concealed weapon in violation of that ban is a Class I misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class IV felony for a second or subsequent offense.
Verified Oct 4, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska 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 →
OklahomaPermitted
Knives are no longer listed as prohibited weapons in 1272, so a common knife may be carried concealed or openly with no blade-length limit (21 O.S. 1272).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oscn.net · Full Oklahoma 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 →
WyomingPermitted
A common knife may be carried concealed (a 'deadly weapon' only if used/intended as one); Wyoming permitless carry covers eligible adults; no blade-length limit (W.S. 6-8-104).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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