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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.

It's legal as of 2013 I believe.

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

HB1862

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

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.

" Not so easy to buy either"

Only if you don't have enough money.

" Not so easy to buy either"

Only if you don't have enough money.

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.

eureka40 wrote: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!

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

tomtexan wrote:

eureka40 wrote: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;

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 ?

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

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.

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