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Illinois Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: A common knife may be carried concealed absent unlawful intent; 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(2) bars carrying a dagger, dirk or dangerous knife with intent to use it unlawfully against another.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Illinois

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

  • IndianaPermitted

    Adults may carry a common knife concealed with no statewide blade limit; only ballistic knives are banned — but with no preemption, local ordinances may restrict carry (IC 35-47-5-2).

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →

  • IowaPermitted

    An eligible adult may carry a common knife concealed with no blade limit; Iowa Code 724.5 permitless carry bars a general prohibition on unlicensed carry of a dangerous weapon.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • KentuckyPermitted

    Since 2019 (SB 150) Kentucky allows permitless concealed carry of deadly weapons — including non-ordinary knives — for adults 21+ who may lawfully possess them (KRS 527.020).

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky 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 →

  • WisconsinPermitted

    Any adult may carry a knife concealed with no blade-length or mechanism limit; only a person barred from firearm possession commits a crime by carrying a concealed dangerous-weapon knife (Wis. Stat. 941.231).

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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