Switch Blade Knives

[TEX]

Someone told me today that it is now legal for Texans to carry a automatic knife. I keep up with things pretty well and had never heard this - still don't think it is true. Anyone know if perhaps it is true. I know it is legal to own one, but was still under the impression you can't carry it unless an LEO.

[BigBangSmallBucks]

It's legal as of 2013 I believe.

[tomtexan]

It is now legal to possess and carry a switchblade knife in Texas.

HB1862

[rotor]

True as of 9/1/13. May have city restrictions though. Also blade length. Not so easy to buy either.

[sammeow]

Single edged automatic knives are legal to carry in Texas
But as stated, cities can have their own laws against them.
I believe it is illegal to carry one in San Antonio.

[Abraham]

" Not so easy to buy either"

Only if you don't have enough money.

[Abraham]

" Not so easy to buy either"

Only if you don't have enough money.

[eureka40]

Blade HQ has a good selection to choose from.

http://www.bladehq.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've bought several from them.

[tomtexan]

Blade HQ has a good selection to choose from.

http://www.bladehq.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've bought several from them.

WOW!

Some of those prices are out of sight!

[Jumping Frog]

Every local gun store I've stepped into in the last 6 months had a good selection of knives, including automatic and assisted-opening.

[eureka40]

Blade HQ has a good selection to choose from.

http://www.bladehq.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've bought several from them.

WOW!

Some of those prices are out of sight!

Yeah, some are very expensive. I got a couple of these when they were in stock.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Black-Ligh ... ack--13117" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ghostrider]

Yeah, some are very expensive. I got a couple of these when they were in stock.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Black-Ligh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ack--13117

How well do the OTF models 'lock' open compared to side opening? ie. if they are thrust into a hard object will they close inadvertently ?

[eureka40]

Haven't had that yet. Although I haven't tried hard to see.

[rotor]

When I said not so easy to buy, I was referring to mail order sales. The stores can ship to LEO and EMT but apparently not to average people in Texas. You can buy at a retail store (and pay more). I believe this is a federal restriction.

[Pawpaw]

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