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Indiana Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: 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).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Indiana

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

IllinoisConditional
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.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois 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 →
MichiganConditional
MCL 750.227 bars carrying concealed a dagger, dirk, stiletto or double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument; a common folding pocketknife is generally lawful to carry concealed.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
OhioPermitted
A knife isn't a 'deadly weapon' for Ohio's concealed-carry law unless used as one, so an ordinary knife may be carried concealed with no blade-length limit (ORC 2923.12(H)).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

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