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Unocat wrote:Here is the relevant paragraph

Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.
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.....(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
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..........(6) carrying:
...............(A) a license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a handgun; and
...............(B) a handgun:
.................... (i) in a concealed manner; or
.....................(ii) in a shoulder or belt holster;

So, at face value, you appear to be correct as long as you have a LTC and carrying open or concealed, 46.02 does not apply.

Not going to play with it, myself, but I reverse my original stance where I was just basing it off of what was in 46.02.

josehm89 wrote:

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.

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.

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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Jusme wrote:

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

I think that the intent of the exclusion would pertain to handguns which also fall under prohibited weapons. Even so, the issue would have to be settled in court. You may beat the rap but you won't beat the ride. If my handgun is not "enough" protection I don't see having a large knife or baton as helpful.