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Breny414 wrote:

Unocat wrote:

Breny414 wrote:My understanding is that 46.02 does not apply to an LTC that is actively carrying.

Read it again. 46-02. a-1 (1) specifically states 'handgun'. That leaves all the illegal knife and club as illegal.

I'm not saying I'm reading it right, but here it is - §46.15 (b)(2):

PC §46.15. NON-APPLICABILITY.
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(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
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(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun;
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does kind of read like the whole 46.02 does not apply so long as you are carrying a handgun with a valid license. I guess one could argue that it does not specify the handgun portion of 46.02 only does not apply. still a slippery slope. I suppose a 5.5 inch blade is plenty, and a spare mag or 2.

Jusme wrote:Those could fall under prohibited weapons, unless you are engaged in an activity such as hunting, camping etc. or are traveling to or from that activity, knives with blades longer than 5 inches are prohibited. Expandable batons ASP etc.. are considered clubs. Clubs are defined by either their design or their use, so even a baseball bat could be considered a club if used as such. While these things are legal to own and keep at your home, they would be considered illegal in public.

that's what I thought. I was somewhat confused because an older gentleman was telling me he carries a baton, and a 6 inch fixed blade along with his 1911. he mentioned a case of a man in Austin carrying an illegal blade into the capitol building, and being charged with prohibited weapons. he mentioned a non-applicability that's apparently in the P.C. somewhere, although ive looked and cannot seem to find it. I do remember the case, and not to sure on the outcome, if I remember though the charger were dropped. im just trying to clear it up for myself, and seeing if anyone else does this.

anyone carry a knife longer than 5.5? or a collapsible baton? Ive seen those collapsible 12 inch baton at academy with a belt or pocket clip and curious if anyone carries those.