Best to just go with a good, solid length of hickory or oak ?Not to carry. They could be considered a concealed dagger.
Is concern about bipeds or quadrupeds? For the former, a standard cane and some training may be your best option. If the latter, a sturdy walking stick may be useful. Here's an example that won't break the bank: https://smile.amazon.com/SE-WS632-60-Survivor-Wooden-Walking/dp/B0025YDDA8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BFQNMZJTKJE5&dchild=1&keywords=walking+stick+60+inch&qid=1607704326&sprefix=waling+stick+60,aps,200&sr=8-3 I have one and it is reasonably stout and handy.
As long as you handle it in a completely benign manner, such as in hiking or walking.Best to just go with a good, solid length of hickory or oak ?
Any good, budget recommendations ?
Ok. Better off with a good length of hickory or oak. Any good, budget recommendations ?
True.That's specific to brandishing a weapon not for self defense.
It says nothing about the legality of a sword cane.It implies a sword cane is legal in MS.
In Tennessee, things like sword canes, brass knuckles, switchblades, black jacks may be owned as collectible curios or ornaments. Or may even be used in the home or place of business as a weapon of defense.
Caught in public (outside the home or place of business) with one, it becomes "going armed" with a "prohibited weapon". You can get a handgun carry permit to be legally armed for self defense with a handgun carried openly or concealed (concealed preferred)..
I suspect things are similar in a lot of Southern states.
True.
It says nothing about the legality of a sword cane.
The "statue" cited defined criminal behavior with certain weapons.I said the wording of the statue implies sword canes are legal.
Well, that'll strike fear into the soccer moms, "help, he's got a gun".This is the cane I carry. Packs a wallop on either end. The wooden shaft is a cut down and stripped/stained MP Shore Patrol baton. Handle is a repro 1860 Army frame and cylinder. I can remove the pin securing it to the shaft, put the barrel and wedge back on and am back to using the pistol with no permanent damage.
Now its been confirmed that sword canes are legal in MS.
§ 97-37-1. Deadly weapons; carrying while concealed; use or attempt to use; penalties; “concealed” defined
Universal Citation: MS Code § 97-37-1 (2019)
- (1) Except as otherwise provided in Section 45-9-101, any person who carries, concealed on or about one’s person, any bowie knife, dirk knife
(2) It shall not be a violation of this section for any person over the age of eighteen (18) years to carry a firearm or deadly weapon concealed within the confines of his own home or his place of business, or any real property associated with his home or business or within any motor vehicle.
(4) For the purposes of this section, “concealed” means hidden or obscured from common observation and shall not include any weapon listed in subsection (1) of this section, including, but not limited to, a loaded or unloaded pistol carried upon the person in a sheath, belt holster or shoulder holster that is wholly or partially visible, or carried upon the person in a scabbard or case for carrying the weapon that is wholly or partially visible.
I know in Texas I can carry a blade of any length