Like many other Patriots, I'm going to the rally too! I know open/concealed carry for firearms isn't legal (and though I'm sure many of you don't care), but I was wondering if I could carry a spear? I'll have a flag (nicely donated from another pede) so I'd like to multitask my flag pole.
Is it legal- can anyone local help me? Googling just gives me information on carrying firearms which is totally not what I'm looking for.
No.
You Can Not Conceal Carry Dangerous Weapons (a) No person shall carry within the District of Columbia either openly or concealed on or about their person, a pistol, or any deadly or dangerous weapon capable of being so concealed. ... Knives that are used as tools are fine to carry concealed or open.
(b) No person shall within the District of Columbia possess, with intent to use unlawfully against another, an imitation pistol, or a dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife with a blade longer than 3 inches, or other dangerous weapon.
https://knifeup.com/knife-laws-in-washington-d-c/#:~:text=You%20Can%20Not%20Conceal%20Carry%20Dangerous%20Weapons&text=(a)%20No%20person%20shall%20carry,capable%20of%20being%20so%20concealed.&text=Knives%20that%20are%20used%20as,to%20carry%20concealed%20or%20open.
Shoot ! Thanks.
A doesn't apply because not concealable. B hinges on intent. You gonna get stabby?
Nope. I only want it there in case I have to use it to get out of a nasty situation, but I hope I don't.