I've borrowed this from a Scubaboard post because I think it's important to know.

From the US Consulate: Guns are Illegal in Mexico

(I'll omit the part about firearms as everyone knows better right?)

Quote:

Don’t carry a knife, even a small pocketknife, on your person in Mexico.

If you carry a knife on your person in Mexico, even a pocketknife . . .

* You may be arrested and charged with possession of a deadly weapon;

* You may spend weeks in jail waiting for trial, and tens of thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees, court costs, and fines;

* If convicted, you may be sentenced to up to five years in a Mexican prison.

and for those who want to read all the badgering back & forth on the topic(I really think some people need to realize that the rest of the world isn't exactly like their neighborhood) you can find it here.

scubaboard.com/forums/cozumel/297683-no-glov…