Can you carry a baton in North Carolina?

Answer 1

In North Carolina, it is legal to carry a baton as long as it is not concealed and is not considered a prohibited weapon under state law. However, it is important to note that carrying a baton for self-defense purposes may still be subject to certain restrictions and regulations, so it is advisable to familiarize oneself with the specific laws and regulations governing the possession and use of batons in the state. It is always recommended to exercise caution and ensure compliance with all relevant laws when carrying any type of weapon or self-defense tool.

Answer 2

You cannotcarry a concealed baton in the state of North Carolina without a valid concealed carry permit.

North Carolina law strictly controls the ability of individuals to carry weapons concealed. Except under the limited concealed handgun permit provisions of state law, described in Sections III. B and III. C of this publication, it is unlawful for any person in North Carolina, except when on his or her own premises, to willfully and intentionally carry concealed, either on or about his or her person, any "Bowie Knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot, loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razor, shurikin, stungun, or other deadly weapon of like kind." Specifically exempted from the requirements of this law are ordinary pocket knives carried in a closed position. An ordinary pocket knife is defined as being "a small knife, that is designed to be carried in a pocket or purse, which has its cutting edge and point entirely enclosed by its handle. The knife must not be capable of being opened by a throwing, explosive, or spring action." N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.

Whether, in a given case, a weapon is concealed from the public, is a question of fact to be resolved by a jury. By using the phrase "concealed about his or her person," this law makes it illegal to have a weapon concealed not only on a person, but also within a person's convenient control and easy reach.