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Oregon Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: ORS 166.240 bans carrying concealed a dirk, dagger, switchblade or similar knife; ordinary folding pocketknives are exempt per Oregon case law.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Oregon

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

CaliforniaConditional
Carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (any fixed blade, or a folding knife locked open) is a crime; an ordinary folding knife carried closed may be concealed (Penal Code 21310).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
IdahoConditional
Common knives (blade 6 in or less) may be carried concealed without a license; a concealed dirk, bowie knife or dagger needs a license unless an exception applies (Idaho Code 18-3302).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaConditional
No statewide blade-length limit, but a concealed machete is barred and a knife may fall under the 'other dangerous or deadly weapon' catch-all; ordinary pocketknives are generally lawful (NRS 202.350).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
WashingtonConditional
No statewide blade-length limit, but furtively carrying any dagger, dirk or other dangerous weapon with intent to conceal is a gross misdemeanor; common knives may be carried (RCW 9.41.250).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →

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