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New York Concealed Knife Carry (2026)
Conditional: No statewide blade-length limit; carrying a common knife is lawful unless it is a per-se weapon or carried with unlawful intent.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
No statewide blade-length limit; carrying a common knife is lawful unless it is a per-se weapon or carried with unlawful intent. New York City sets a stricter 4-inch local limit (NY Penal Law 265.01).
Official source: nysenate.gov →
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