Well, I'm 16 and I'm going to Chicago in a couple of days for a concert. My issue is Chicago's laws. I know that I cannot have a knife over 2" since I'm under 18 and even then, it could only be 2.5". This concert is going to be at the Bulls' stadium, so there is bound to be some searching/metal detecting. Any ideas on what I should take with me? I have a Mossberg Tactical Pen (Not my first choice, but what else!) Any ideas on what I could take, that I could explain to stadium security without getting a cavity search in communist hell?
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Something scary, I had a pocket knife with me while I was in Chicago and I had no idea there were laws stating what length was or was not legal...
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I can't offer any useful suggestions, but good luck on your trip to the PRChicago!
I remember laughing and then frowning when I found out Chicago has the same knife limit laws as when I was in college. The entire city doesn't trust people to carry a knife longer than said length is like, a knife with an inch long blade is going to hurt you less than a knife with a 3 inch blade.
What I've found to be a pretty good tool is my pocket flashlight. It's a Quark Tactical. It's got the strobe feature that is very bright, and you could also strike with it if need be although I'd rather get out of the situation. It would be pushing it to get one ordered and to you since the concert is "in a couple days," but maybe you could pick up something similar on the way up there. It's better than nothing and is disorienting when the strobe is in your face (trust me... haha). It's my comfort piece when I can't carry a gun or knife (aka sporting events, concerts, etc.)
This whole thread sucks. "No young man, you cannot carry anything to defend yourself from the criminals that carry anything they want." Imagine what our founding fathers would say to us if we could (magically) tell them that we have let things get this jacked up. Makes me want to shed a tear.
Yep, and you're not going to get a kitchen knife past security at the United Center most likely. I live about 30 minutes from Chicago and go downtown for concerts and sporting events often. I usually clip my knife on the outside of my boxers right behind my belt buckle. Once I get past security I just stick it back in my pocket. Never had a problem.
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scottka, what model do you carry?
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I am sorry you are going to have to go to that cesspool of a State/City. I have an idea, why not just not spend a single penny of your hard earned cash in such a worthless town. Wait to go to the concert when the band is somewhere else you can go.
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Avoiding Chicago is like avoiding a gun fight -- the best solution 
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Of course you could. Anything to get the law abiding workers into the system for a $10,000 ride.
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While maybe not technically legal by Chicago standards, they should be undetectable short of a pat down.
While maybe not technically legal by Chicago standards, they should be undetectable short of a pat down.
Honestly what band are you going to Chicago to see? Are they on a short tour or just a local band? I love music just as much as the next guy and I help my friends run an all ages venue in Indianapolis but I don't think it's worth my life. Certainly you don't want to give more money to a state that ignores your rights.
When I was 16 years old there was no way in hell my parents would let me go to Chicago for a concert! Yes, when I was 16, I was still living at home so I was living by their rules.
I could go on a rant but I won't. My advise to you is don't go to Chicago unless you go with some responsible adults who know something about that cesspool.
I could go on a rant but I won't. My advise to you is don't go to Chicago unless you go with some responsible adults who know something about that cesspool.
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