RUMUSAN PENGATURAN TENTANG LARANGAN MEMBAWA “SENJATA TAJAM” DITINJAU DARI ASAS LEGALITAS

Carrying sharp weapons has become a common practice among Indonesian society, especially among farmers who use them for self-protection. However, this practice often clashes with authorities due to the ambiguity of the law regarding possession of sharp weapons. Emergency Law No. 12 of 1951 regulates the prohibition of carrying sharp weapons without permission, but does not provide clear criteria for permissible weapons for specific purposes. As a result, many individuals carrying sharp weapons for work or self-defense find themselves entangled in legal issues. This research analyzes the ambiguity in the law using a normative juridical research method and suggests the need for more specific legal reforms to provide clarity and fair legal protection for the community. The cases analyzed indicate that many arrests occur based solely on suspicion, without considering the original intent of owning sharp weapons. Therefore, law revisions are necessary to prevent legal abuses and ensure better legal certainty.