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Glockedandlocked wrote:

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.

There is something to this though, just because you have a firearm on you doesn't mean it should be your only force option, because deadly force isn't always authorized or the answer.

For me it is training, the force option continuum compels me to make sure I have a less lethal option on me as well.

When your only tool is a hammer, all problems become nails.

I agree I was only making the point that if a situation required the use of deadly force, which the use of ether a club or knife would potentially constitute, I would rather not have the added weight to carry around in addition to the fact that even as a LTC holder I could possibly be arrested and charged with carrying a prohibited weapon, it was simply not worth the risk.

puma guy wrote:

Jago668 wrote:The normal rule is 5.5" and single sharpened edge. Your own property, hunting, and sport have exceptions. Least that was my understanding. Also remember it isn't an illegal club, it is a tire thumper.

I remember when a lot of people had just bought a new handle for their ax and were "always" on their way home with it.

Or they had been trimming trees with their machete that was spotlessly clean.

Jago668 wrote:The normal rule is 5.5" and single sharpened edge. Your own property, hunting, and sport have exceptions. Least that was my understanding. Also remember it isn't an illegal club, it is a tire thumper.

Yeah right up until you give someone an attitude adjustment with it. I had to carry an ASP when I was a LEO, maybe I'm just getting older, but just toting my handgun around all day is all the additional weight I need to carry.

puma guy wrote:

Jusme wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:That's a fantastic idea! I'm going to put a bayonet on my open carry rig.

I was thinking about a saber, that should draw the attention away from my handgun!!

Nah!! I'm going with this.

Put a big rock on the other end and you would be covered on both accounts!!

Richbirdhunter wrote:That's a fantastic idea! I'm going to put a bayonet on my open carry rig.

I was thinking about a saber, that should draw the attention away from my handgun!!

Richbirdhunter wrote:That's a fantastic idea! I'm going to put a bayonet on my open carry rig.

I was thinking about a saber, that should draw the attention away from my handgun!!

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.

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.