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Arkansas Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: No blade-length or concealment limit; Arkansas criminalizes carrying a knife only when done with unlawful purpose to use it as a weapon (Ark. Code 5-73-120).

PermittedVerified Jul 30, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Arkansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

LouisianaConditional
La. R.S. 14:95(A)(1)(a) bars intentionally concealing any instrumentality intended for use as a dangerous weapon; no blade-length limit, but concealing a knife that is a dangerous weapon is illegal.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
MississippiConditional
An adult may carry a common knife concealed; concealed carry of a bowie, dirk, butcher or switchblade knife is a misdemeanor unless licensed under 45-9-101 (Miss. Code 97-37-1).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriPermitted
Adults may carry a common knife concealed; an ordinary pocketknife (no blade over 4 in) is excluded from the weapons definition, and concealed knife carry is barred only in 571.107 locations.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Knives are no longer listed as prohibited weapons in 1272, so a common knife may be carried concealed or openly with no blade-length limit (21 O.S. 1272).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oscn.net · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseePermitted
Tennessee does not restrict carrying a knife, openly or concealed; the carrying-with-intent-to-go-armed offense (T.C.A. 39-17-1307(a)(1)) reaches only a firearm or a club, not knives.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: publications.tnsosfiles.com · Full Tennessee rule →
TexasPermitted
No concealed/open distinction or dirk ban; common knives carry freely. Only 'location-restricted knives' (blade over 5.5 in) are limited by location (46.03) and barred to under-18s (46.02).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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