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Oklahoma Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: 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).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Oklahoma

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

ArkansasPermitted
No blade-length or concealment limit; Arkansas criminalizes carrying a knife only when done with unlawful purpose to use it as a weapon (Ark. Code 5-73-120).
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: arkleg.state.ar.us · Full Arkansas 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 →
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 →
MissouriPermitted
Adults may carry a common knife concealed; an ordinary pocketknife (no blade over 4 in) is excluded from the weapons definition, and concealed knife carry is barred only in 571.107 locations.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri 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 →
TexasPermitted
No concealed/open distinction or dirk ban; common knives carry freely. Only 'location-restricted knives' (blade over 5.5 in) are limited by location (46.03) and barred to under-18s (46.02).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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