As a Boy Scout with a Totin Chip, am I allowed to carry my pocket knife around?

I recently received my Totin Chip and I'm wondering whether I can bring my pocket knife with me in public for self-defense reasons.
I'm 14, and I know that the Totin Chip isn't a permit, but it's kind of like saying "this kid has had SOME training in knife safety."
I know that I can't bring my knife to school because there are rules against that, but what about public places like a restaurant or something? You never know what could happen.

Thanks in advance,
Brian

sirbobby981212012-11-04T07:38:25Z

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Congratulations on the Totin Chip.

As to knife carry, the award gives you no special rights - you need to look up the knife laws of your state.


Well done.

YA! the anti-conservative site2012-11-04T06:24:25Z

From an Eagle Scout sure you are allowed, not because of the Totin Chip that just proves you are more responsible to have it. Though it's not a good idea to use it for self defense.

Who aren't you?2012-11-04T06:22:18Z

A minor cannot possess a weapon for self defense.

Your chip means nothing legally.

You should know better, and I'd hope that the scouts would have dealt with that issue.

A knife is a 'tool' by scout standards, not a self-defense weapon. You could have your Totin Chip taking away for carrying it in such a manner. It belongs with tools, so in a survival kit or a toolbox, not in your pocket.

?2012-11-04T06:19:28Z

No. No. No.