I have a 12-inch original World War I shotgun bayonet, and I’ve made a lug for it to attach to my Remington. Can I legally use this in Kentucky if I run out of ammo during a home invasion situation?
You should probably go for the 12-pounder cannon you have sitting on your stairs before considering a bayonet charge.
Nora said:
You should probably go for the 12-pounder cannon you have sitting on your stairs before considering a bayonet charge.
I do have a black powder cannon, but it’s not a 12-pounder, and I’m not getting that thing upstairs 
@Shawn
No need to carry it upstairs! Just point it out the front door if that’s where you expect the trouble. Tallyho, everyone!
If you’re in fear for your life and all you’ve got left is the bayonet, then go ahead and use it.
I prefer a flashbang and my axe.
Sure, you can use it, but are you really going to carry it around? It’s probably more trouble than it’s worth and won’t be much use. I’d ditch the scabbard and carry more shells instead. Honestly, the best use for a bayonet as a civilian is for intimidation. It worked for soldiers, and it could work for you if you need to scare off a crowd. Those 20 inches of steel from the old WW1 bayonets can really make an impression…
@Andy
I already carry 25 shells, and the bayonet is welded to the gun since it wasn’t meant to be there in the first place.
This one’s interesting, so here’s my take: Let’s say your DA decides to charge you after you mow down 20 home invaders with your Glock and then stab 2 of them with a bayonet that you’ve welded to your gun. Seriously? I don’t think the jury or anyone else in town will see you in a good light. There’s a big difference between grabbing a historic sword to defend yourself in an emergency and having a bayonet welded to a gun. The good news is they’ve closed the asylums, but the bad news is your neighbors will wonder why they were ever open.