Laws and Regulations

Our interpretation of the various laws, regulations and restrictions pertaining to survival, self-reliance and self defense. Please note that we are not lawyers, and this is NOT legal advice.

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Michigan Trespassing Laws: What You Need to Know

Michigan: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land Crime Class: Misdemeanor or Felony Fencing Required?: Yes, if verbal notice to leave not given Signage Required?: Yes, if verbal notice to leave not given Verbal Notice Required?: Only if farm property is not fenced Michigan Trespassing Law Overview Michigan is a generally reasonable …

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West Virginia Knife Laws: What You Need to Know

The Essentials Legal to Carry Concealed with No Permit Any knife, unless a prohibited person carrying a “dangerous weapon”. Prohibited Persons Prohibited from Carrying “Dangerous Weapon” Anyone under the age of 18 who is not emancipated or is unmarried. Anyone under the age of 21 West Virginia Knife Law Overview West Virginia is another state …

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Hawaii Knife Laws: What You Need to Know

The Essentials Legal to Carry Openly: Any knife except dirk, dagger, butterfly knives, gravity knives or switchblades; assisted opening knives probably forbidden under current statutes Legal to Carry Concealed: Any knife except dirks, daggers, butterfly knives, gravity knives or switchblades; assisted opening knives probably forbidden under current statutes. Hawaii Knife Law Overview Hawaii is a …

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New Jersey Knife Laws: What You Need to Know

New Jersey: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land, VehiclesCrime Class: MisdemeanorFencing Required?: No, but crossing fencing or barrier during trespass escalates penalty.Signage Required?: No, but trespassing in disregard of posted sign escalates penalty.Verbal Notice Required?: No, but trespass in defiance of verbal notice escalates penalty. New Jersey Trespassing Law Overview Trespassing …

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Montana Trespassing Laws: What You Need to Know

Montana: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land, VehiclesCrime Class: MisdemeanorFencing Required?: No.Signage Required?: Yes.Verbal Notice Required?: No, but is required for barring specific persons if signage not posted. Montana Trespassing Law Overview Montana’s trespassing laws are noteworthy because of a strict reliance on signage for the trespassing laws to take effect …

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South Carolina Trespassing Laws: What You Need to Know

South Carolina: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, LandCrime Class: Misdemeanor; Felony under special circumstancesFencing Required?: No.Signage Required?: Yes, serves as prior notice.Verbal Notice Required?: Yes, in some circumstances if no signage posted. South Carolina Trespassing Law Overview South Carolina trespass laws are easy to understand, but there are many, small statutes. …

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Maine Trespassing Laws: What You Need to Know

Maine: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land, Vehicles Crime Class: Varies, see below Fencing Required?: Yes, for land or areas without signs to prevent intrusion Signage Required?: Yes, for land or areas without obstacles to prevent intrusion Verbal Notice Required?: No. Maine Trespassing Law Overview Confusing. Scattered. Redundant. All words that …

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New Hampshire Trespassing Laws: What You Need to Know

New Hampshire: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Vehicles, Land Crime Class: Misdemeanor, Felony Fencing Required?: No, if signage posted. Signage Required?: No, if premises are fenced. Verbal Notice Required?: No. New Hampshire Trespassing Law Overview Trespassing in New Hampshire is a misdemeanor charge, unless subsequent violations result in damage over $1,500. …

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