You are probably fairly safe in a courtroom setting. The bailiff is deputized, armed, and doubtless quite competent. In my local courthouse, anything sharp is strictly out, but it is still a good idea to carry a small basic first aid kit and the rest of the non-edged material. You can keep a knife, etc. in your car.<br><br>A few years ago I sat on a jury for two and one-half months, and I had to be careful about what I brought into the courtroom. It can be done.