Sec. 46-266. Possession, carrying knives prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession or control, except in his own domicile, or carry or use in any manner any knife, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto or any other sharp edged or pointed instrument or weapon, provided, however, that such person shall not be in violation of this section if his possession of such knife, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto or any other sharp edged or pointed instrument is necessary for his employment, trade or occupation or if he is engaged in or is proceeding to or returning from a place of hunting, trapping or fishing and, whenever required, is also carrying a currently valid license issued to him by the state department of conservation or if such person is a duly enrolled member of the Boy Scouts of America or a similar organization or society and such possession is necessary to participate in the activities of such organization or society or if such knife, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto or any other sharp edged or pointed instrument is required under circumstances that tend to establish that its possession is for a lawful purpose not, however, to include self defense or amusement.
(b) Public safety officers shall be exempt from these provisions.