Can I bring my knife to college?

You can have a knife, such as a pocket knife, as long as the blade is not more than 2 1/2 inches long, it does not open automatically and has only one sharp edge.

Are any knives illegal?

A. Any knife or blade that is disguised so as to not look like a weapon is also illegal in California. This includes, cane swords, belt-buckle knives, lipstick case knives, air gauge knives, writing pen knives, etc. Blades that are undetectable to metal detectors (e.g., ceramic blades) are also illegal.

Is it against the law to bring a knife to school?

That’s outlined in school district policies, state law and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act. It’s against the law to bring a knife to school with a blade of any length. And under the law, the student must be expelled from school. But it’s not against the law to bring a pocket knife with a blade less than 2 ½ inches long.

Is it legal for a teenager to carry a pocket knife?

A pocket knife may not require charges if the teen does not bring it out, pass through a metal detector or attempt to attack anyone with the actual weapon that exists on the pocket knife. Some children may only carry these as a means of protection in a dangerous neighborhood. Others will attempt to cut or serious injury another student.

Did students bring knives to Twin Falls schools?

The topic came up earlier this week when the Twin Falls Police Department responded Oct. 9 to two unrelated reports of students bringing a knife to school at Vera C. O’Leary Middle School and South Hills Middle School. No threats were made at either school, Lt. Terry Thueson said.

Can a student be expelled for carrying a gun in school?

Deadly or dangerous weapons, including firearms, aren’t allowed at schools. That’s outlined in school district policies, state law and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act. It’s against the law to bring a knife to school with a blade of any length. And under the law, the student must be expelled from school.