Forums46
Topics537,804
Posts9,729,338
Members87,042
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Knife laws
#6407205
08/14/16 03:11 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,035
slayer12
OP
Pro Tracker
|
OP
Pro Tracker
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,035 |
I have been looking online and it seems about clear as muddy water. Can you legally carry or own a a Auto OTF knife some say as long as it's a single edge others say no. Any help on this would be great.
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: slayer12]
#6407360
08/14/16 12:28 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,174
Tactical Cowboy
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,174 |
I believe as long as it is not a double edge, yes.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: slayer12]
#6408490
08/15/16 03:15 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 6,578
Wburke2010
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 6,578 |
I'm Texas. Not all states are created equal. Can not be double edge.
MW Ranch Services 903-303-4523 Metal buildings, welding, equipment repair, dirt work
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: Wburke2010]
#6408514
08/15/16 03:41 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 9,273
blackcoal
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 9,273 |
I'm Texas. Not all states are created equal. Can not be double edge. I believe you are at least partially incorrect. Not worth arguing the issue, but I believe it is legal to own one and have possession of one. Carrying one on the street is a different matter.
Last edited by blackcoal; 08/15/16 02:55 PM.
The Greatest Enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.--Stephen Hawking
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: blackcoal]
#6409383
08/15/16 09:21 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,117
MikeC
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,117 |
as of September 1, 2013, switchblades are no longer illegal in the state of Texas. Restrictions on Carry It is illegal to conceal or open carry any knife with a blade over 5 ˝ inches long It is illegal to conceal or open carry throwing stars or any type of throwing knife It is illegal to conceal or open carry dirks, daggers, stilettos, and other stabbing knives It is illegal to conceal or open carry a bowie knife It is illegal to conceal or open carry a sword or spear Carry restrictions do not apply to a person’s own vehicle or a vehicle that is under their control, as long as the weapon is being carried for a lawful purpose.
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: blackcoal]
#6409494
08/15/16 10:27 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 6,578
Wburke2010
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 6,578 |
I'm Texas. Not all states are created equal. Can not be double edge. I believe you are at least partially incorrect. Not worth arguing the issue, but I believe it is legal to own one and have possession of one. Carrying one on the street is a different matter. Correct. You can own it and collect them, but not carry it.
MW Ranch Services 903-303-4523 Metal buildings, welding, equipment repair, dirt work
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: slayer12]
#6427789
08/28/16 01:06 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,221
Grizz
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,221 |
Switchblades are legal to possess and carry as long as they are not double edge or more than 5 1/2" blade length. Double edge knives are legal to possess but not legal to carry. Knives with blades over 5 1/2" long and double edge blades are considered illegal knives by Penal Code definition so they can't be carried unless you are on your own property or property under your control. As of Sept. 1, 2013 switchblades became regular knives under the law subject to the previously mentioned restrictions. Prior to that you couldn't even possess one in your house.
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: MikeC]
#6453912
09/15/16 10:41 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,523
changedmyname
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,523 |
Illegal knife definition per TX Penal Code 46.01:
(6)“Illegal knife” means a:
(A)knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B)hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C)dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D)bowie knife;
(E)sword; or
(F)spear.
All are legal to own. Per PC 46.02, it is an offense for a person to carry on or about his person an illegal knife unless on premises or directly en route to your vehicle.
|
|
|
Re: Knife laws
[Re: slayer12]
#6466248
09/24/16 05:36 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 273
glazer1972
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 273 |
As long as they don't come under one of the other prohibitions.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, txcornhusker
|