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New Jersey Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: New Jersey sets no blade-length limit; carrying any knife is a fourth-degree crime only if done under circumstances 'not manifestly appropriate' for its lawful uses (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(d)).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

New Jersey sets no blade-length limit; carrying any knife is a fourth-degree crime only if done under circumstances 'not manifestly appropriate' for its lawful uses (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(d)).

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