r/canadaguns • u/Current-Speed4096 • Jun 04 '26

Shitpost / Memes Question about ceremonial weapons

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can I get an exemption for this maxed out AR15 if I claim it to be my religious ceremonial weapon?

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u/Supercilious-420 Jun 05 '26

No but you’re also allowed to carry a knife legally

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u/King-Conn Jun 05 '26

Not entirely true, you cannot conceal and must have a "valid" reason.

I had a horse cop bark at me when I brought my hunting knife (in a sheathe) when I went fishing. Said he could arrest me because I look like I'm up to trouble (I was 15, had my hunting knife, tackle box, fishing rod, lunch bag, and a boonie hat)

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u/SolemnSpider Jun 05 '26

you cannot conceal a knife *without* a valid reason. horse cop was definetly in the wrong, but the green pants police would have made fun of you for bringing the wrong knife

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u/Forward_Fox_833 Jun 06 '26

kirpan says hi

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u/Supercilious-420 Jun 05 '26

yeah the grey area comes from what the intended use is, that being said if you have a valid purpose (which can include occasionally opening packages) you're totally allowed to have a folding knife, or a knife in a sheath, so long as they are not concealed. Just seems like we all enjoy the same rights to me. The Kirpan should be allowed imo, just as long as it is not concealed (same as everyone else). Just the purpose for carrying is a little bit different than cutting boxes but they pretty much have just as much of a right to carry knives as we do.

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR Jun 06 '26

I carry a folding knife in my pocket a lot... I use it for everything.. everything from opening packages, to prying things open... even eating. I could use it for shaving, its so sharp. The blade is 4 Inches long and clearly not intended as a weapon. My best buddy is a cop and he sees no problem with it.

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u/Johnny-Unitas Jun 05 '26

I must break the law every day of my life. Shrug.

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u/717Luxx Jun 05 '26

knives can't be concealed, and you must have a "valid reason" to carry the knife you're carrying. super vague. and a deep carry pocket clip becomes illegal lol

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u/Supercilious-420 Jun 05 '26

Yeah it's vague but it seems like I know a lot of people who carry pocket knives and I don't know one single story of somebody having it taken away or even being questioned about it. Sheathed knives too.