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dolanp wrote:Ah, there it is. That's a shame though, because I think butterfly knives just as normal as pocket knives, only easier to open.

That and the badguys don't play by the rules.

I've never owned an automatic knife or butterfly knife, but I've lived in Texas a lot of years and seen a whole lot of auto openers and butterfly knives.

The truth is that Texas laws against auto knives mostly affect the law abiding.

I found section 46.15

http://www.bakers-legal-pages.com/pc/4615.htm

"~ (b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:

~ ~ (6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Article 4413(29ee), Revised Statutes, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the handgun the person is carrying; "

and section 46.02

http://www.bakers-legal-pages.com/pc/4602.htm

"Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club. "

So it looks like fiftycal may be correct. Of course I'm not a lawyer.

I hear that in some states like Florida, a concealed handgun license also allows the license holder to carry other weapons (like clubs) that would otherwise be illegal to carry.

It seems to me that the law is rather silly that a Texas CHL holder could legally carry a gun but would be a criminal for also carrying a 6 inch knife or a club.

I like to carry a knife along with my gun and I don't see why it should be limited to 5.5 inches or less. Why shouldn't I be able to carry a dagger or Bowie knife?