OTF In Texas - Page 3

lazy · May 21st, 2009, 11:50 AM

I maybe up to the courts .
I called Kersaw they called it a single edge Dagger,folding lock blade

googled definition of Dagger:
i get :
double edge pointed blade

I aways thought a Dagger was a double edged fixed bladed knife.
but what do i know,
I will leave it at home if i ever go to San Antonio. or Austin,

Stav · June 25th, 2009, 11:11 AM

What I also find interesting, Texas law will allow one to carry a knife with a blade up to 5.5 inches. That's a good size piece of steel in a pocket. - sorry for the tangent.

Back on topic. - The OTF knives I have seen by Kershaw look interesting, I would stay away from them. The Courts could put that knife in the same category as switchblade/auto knife.

Also, what is very strange - Almost every gunshop, that I have been to in the Houston Metro area will sell anyone an auto knife.

OILMAN69 · June 26th, 2009, 01:12 PM

i was online looking at knives at GALLS....i saw the S&W EXTREME OPS AUTO KNIFE...i wanted one and called to place my order...nope...i am a commisioned security officer and even myself cannot get this knife...o well....i still love the spyderco knives...

jonconsiglio · June 28th, 2009, 02:08 PM

I've bought numerous autos and an out-the-front Microtech here in Texas from dealers. No problems unless you carry it on your person....

Now, section 46 something or other, could be argued that any CHL holder in Texas can legally carry a switchblade on his person as long as he also is carrying his firearm.

Crazy, I know, and will most likely lead to arrest. So I would not do it or advocate it, just something that can be interpreted by the code.

But yes, you can buy and own/collect autos and out-the-fronts here in Texas.

jonconsiglio · June 28th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Also, as you can see, there are numerous people here that know for sure, but each - including me - has different info.

Call your local PD or an attorney up on the law. This is good for debate, but I wouldn't take anyone's word on here, even mine, and mine comes from the local PD in Corpus Christi, my family of lawyers and the local dealers - I also sell knives, but am not really a dealer and I don't sell autos.

DaiUy · June 29th, 2009, 04:37 PM

In PA in 1968 I got my CCW permit and asked about knives. I was told that ONLY AMPUTEES (arms) COULD CARRY SWITCHBLADES because of the difficulty of opening a pocket knife with one hand or with teeth!
Joe

wine6978 · June 30th, 2009, 09:31 PM

the assisted open knives are good because you have to touch the blade to open.

64zebra · June 30th, 2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonconsiglio

I've bought numerous autos and an out-the-front Microtech here in Texas from dealers. No problems unless you carry it on your person....

Now, section 46 something or other, could be argued that any CHL holder in Texas can legally carry a switchblade on his person as long as he also is carrying his firearm.

Crazy, I know, and will most likely lead to arrest. So I would not do it or advocate it, just something that can be interpreted by the code.

But yes, you can buy and own/collect autos and out-the-fronts here in Texas.

my post #5 in this thread is the only law in Texas concerning knives
there is no provision for anyone with a CHL being allowed to carry a prohibited weapon, CHL only covers carrying a concealed handgun, no provisions for other weapons (unfortunately)
the law on this is pretty clear

alexcantslee · July 1st, 2009, 04:42 AM

I had this conversation with a friend recently. He asked if I could carry large knives or switchblades and I told him I couldn't. He thought it was strange (And at first blush I have to agree) that I couldn't carry a switchblade but I could carry a loaded pistol.

I've also heard that amputee rule here in Texas as well from several people. Not sure if its true here or not and it wouldn't apply to me anyway but interesting to think about.

Alex!

hk boy · July 1st, 2009, 06:20 PM

what is the amputee rule?

May 21st, 2009, 11:50 AM	#21
lazy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Granbury,TX Posts: 37	I maybe up to the courts . I called Kersaw they called it a single edge Dagger,folding lock blade googled definition of Dagger: i get : double edge pointed blade I aways thought a Dagger was a double edged fixed bladed knife. but what do i know, I will leave it at home if i ever go to San Antonio. or Austin, __________________ Glock 35 Glock 27 Marlin30-30 12ga AR-7 22 Remmington Rifle enuff knives to carry a different 1 everday

June 28th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#24
jonconsiglio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 233	I've bought numerous autos and an out-the-front Microtech here in Texas from dealers. No problems unless you carry it on your person.... Now, section 46 something or other, could be argued that any CHL holder in Texas can legally carry a switchblade on his person as long as he also is carrying his firearm. Crazy, I know, and will most likely lead to arrest. So I would not do it or advocate it, just something that can be interpreted by the code. But yes, you can buy and own/collect autos and out-the-fronts here in Texas. __________________ Jonathan www.consigliophotography.com

June 28th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#25
jonconsiglio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 233	Also, as you can see, there are numerous people here that know for sure, but each - including me - has different info. Call your local PD or an attorney up on the law. This is good for debate, but I wouldn't take anyone's word on here, even mine, and mine comes from the local PD in Corpus Christi, my family of lawyers and the local dealers - I also sell knives, but am not really a dealer and I don't sell autos. __________________ Jonathan www.consigliophotography.com

June 29th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#26
DaiUy New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: florida Posts: 9	Switchblades, etc In PA in 1968 I got my CCW permit and asked about knives. I was told that ONLY AMPUTEES (arms) COULD CARRY SWITCHBLADES because of the difficulty of opening a pocket knife with one hand or with teeth! Joe

June 30th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#27
wine6978 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kingsville, TX Posts: 161	the assisted open knives are good because you have to touch the blade to open. __________________ You can't go through life being afraid!! Sig 229 .40, Taurus 605 .357, Keltec P32

June 25th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#22
Stav Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spring , TX Posts: 33	What I also find interesting, Texas law will allow one to carry a knife with a blade up to 5.5 inches. That's a good size piece of steel in a pocket. - sorry for the tangent. Back on topic. - The OTF knives I have seen by Kershaw look interesting, I would stay away from them. The Courts could put that knife in the same category as switchblade/auto knife. Also, what is very strange - Almost every gunshop, that I have been to in the Houston Metro area will sell anyone an auto knife.

June 26th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#23
OILMAN69 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: HOUSTON TEXAS Posts: 102	i was online looking at knives at GALLS....i saw the S&W EXTREME OPS AUTO KNIFE...i wanted one and called to place my order...nope...i am a commisioned security officer and even myself cannot get this knife...o well....i still love the spyderco knives...

July 1st, 2009, 04:42 AM	#29
alexcantslee Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 71	Knives I had this conversation with a friend recently. He asked if I could carry large knives or switchblades and I told him I couldn't. He thought it was strange (And at first blush I have to agree) that I couldn't carry a switchblade but I could carry a loaded pistol. I've also heard that amputee rule here in Texas as well from several people. Not sure if its true here or not and it wouldn't apply to me anyway but interesting to think about. Alex!

July 1st, 2009, 06:20 PM	#30
hk boy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 92	what is the amputee rule?

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