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Post by seriouslee on Sept 2, 2017 1:47:00 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Sept 2, 2017 2:44:48 GMT
Hooray for Texas.
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 2, 2017 4:49:09 GMT
i know this will never happen where i am but damn thats awesome, lucky texans, great barbecue and now this, but there are limitations that are understandable where you cant carry a sword, the article saids these places but im sure there has to be more, like maybe the police station?
Places you cant carry a sword in texas according to article
• Bars and restaurants that derive 51% or more of their income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption.
• Schools and universities.
• Polling places.
• Secure areas of airports.
• Racetracks.
• High school, collegiate or professional sporting events (unless the person is a participant in the event and a location-restricted knife is used in the event).
• Correctional facilities.
• Hospitals, nursing homes and mental hospitals (unless written authorization is given).
• Amusement parks.
• Churches, synagogues or other established places of religious worship. Also, people under age 18 will not be allowed to carry such blades if not directly supervised by a parent or guardian.
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Post by seriouslee on Sept 2, 2017 6:05:11 GMT
Cosplay in the streets. Onoes
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 2, 2017 7:14:25 GMT
But... why?
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Post by Scott on Sept 2, 2017 7:21:25 GMT
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Post by RickDastardly on Sept 2, 2017 8:45:51 GMT
Because... why not? More seriously, they can carry firearms. Why not anything else? I think I need to plan a holiday... to Texas! Not sure my wife will approve when we arrive and she finds I've replaced her luggage allowance of clothes with swords.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 2, 2017 9:05:38 GMT
Do ren faires count as amusement park? That would be true irony!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2017 9:14:35 GMT
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Post by William Swiger on Sept 2, 2017 11:42:43 GMT
Even if allowed, would not wear a sword in regular public places. Might carry a fixed blade knife.
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Post by pgandy on Sept 2, 2017 15:43:37 GMT
i know this will never happen where i am but damn thats awesome, lucky texans, great barbecue If there is one thing I love it's a Texas barbecue, I reckon those days are over.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Sept 2, 2017 16:27:32 GMT
While I would never open carry a sword in public, the new law does have some merits to it, including being able to carry my iaito, bokken, or shinken to my dojo without people freaking out about my carrying a sword in public, at least theoretically. In previous years, I've had people look at me strangely when taking out my katana in the dojo parking lot if I didn't have it in my sword bag. Hopefully, this will alleviate some of those concerns. Also, I can now carry a Bowie knife, a large fixed blade knife, or a dagger, something that was illegal before Sept. 1. Are there any drawbacks to this new law? Sure there are... and I'm sure fellow forumites and fellow Texans will chime in about both pros and cons.
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Post by 28shadow on Sept 2, 2017 16:54:15 GMT
Personally I won't ever carry a sword in public. I think lots of neckbeards and people who are crazy may actually start carrying around swords. I don't want to be walking down the street and pass weirdos in trenchcoats and fedoras with wallhanger katanas poking out of the coat. This new change in the law has been so televised and advertised across social media that we have no idea who or how many will attempt to carry.
Personally I would be very happy if extendable batons were legal to carry, if you went through proper training with it. That would be a much more effective self defense item. Atleast last I checked they weren't legal in Texas for civilian carry.
However I am happy I can now carry a double edged dagger, there's a few designs I liked the look of but could never carry.
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Post by howler on Sept 2, 2017 19:30:40 GMT
Ha. Even Halberd carriers didn't carry them, except (of course) on the battlefield. Now, if one could only invent a concealed halberd (folding handle, telescopic shaft, etc...)...
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Post by howler on Sept 2, 2017 19:37:56 GMT
Personally I won't ever carry a sword in public. I think lots of neckbeards and people who are crazy may actually start carrying around swords. I don't want to be walking down the street and pass weirdos in trenchcoats and fedoras with wallhanger katanas poking out of the coat. This new change in the law has been so televised and advertised across social media that we have no idea who or how many will attempt to carry. Personally I would be very happy if extendable batons were legal to carry, if you went through proper training with it. That would be a much more effective self defense item. Atleast last I checked they weren't legal in Texas for civilian carry. However I am happy I can now carry a double edged dagger, there's a few designs I liked the look of but could never carry. They will simply have to monitor how the new law works out. If you get a bizarre blade world type situation (which is personally cool, but one could see problems) where there are increases in violence, anarchy, mayhem, clowns walking poodles, etc...then you can alter accordingly. Really, a concealed or open carry 12" bladed bowie (and 8 shot .357 revolver) is what I'd sport, and their ain't nothin' more "Texas". YEEEEE HAAAA.
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Post by howler on Sept 2, 2017 19:50:20 GMT
Four foot swords hanging off reinforced belts and baldrics could be strange, particularly if large groups started doing it (particularly gangs, criminal groups, whatnot). However, a few tough, independent souls with large bowie knives hanging on their belts would be a beautiful thing. Guess we shall see if the law is abused or needs to be tailored. Really, if you can carry a gat/roscoe/hog leg/jimmy/iron, a knife isn't so bad. In fact, technically, many people can and do (stupidly, in my opinion, as it riles the sheeple) carry LONG GUNS. Gulp.
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Post by christain on Sept 2, 2017 20:10:59 GMT
As a life-long Texan, I have mixed feelings about the whole thing. I'm glad that Texas has lightened up a bit, but I'm not really sure it's the greatest idea. As others have mentioned, I just hope it doesn't make the nut-jobs and psychos come out of the woodworks. And the druggies. The thought of a strung-out meth-head swinging a big piece of sharp steel around is...un-nerving, to say the least. The sad part is, it probably WILL happen. I doubt I will carry anything other than my regulars--a locking tac folder and a multi-tool. I might wear a fixed blade neck knife though....'cause I CAN. I doubt I'll be out much for a while anyway....Gas prices are going nuts because of the hurricane(with another on the way) and some places are sold out. We'll see what happens...nothing we can do about it now.
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 2, 2017 22:22:12 GMT
im just thinking more like transporting would be so much easier if u can just carry in public
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Post by Draven on Sept 2, 2017 22:56:39 GMT
Personally I would be very happy if extendable batons were legal to carry, if you went through proper training with it. That would be a much more effective self defense item. Atleast last I checked they weren't legal in Texas for civilian carry. I'm always wary of letting the government decide who can/can't do something. That being said, I can almost understand why a baton is in a different league from a knife - knives are tools while batons are, historically and presently, for beating the snot out of people. I may be wrong, but as far as I know the new legislation was never justified by talking about self defense. I carry a knife every day, and will happily carry a larger knife now when I need one, but self defense has never been my priority with knives. All that said, I do think batons should be legal. I think. I came to Texas from Scotland, where knife laws are VERY strict so I was pretty pleased at being able to EDC a fixed blade - but I think I'm the only person I've ever seen round here carrying a fixed blade with the exception of a gentleman carrying a big ol (~10" blade) bowie knife on one hip and a single action army on the other - both illegal at the time. And I saw him across the street from a Sheriff's office no less!
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Post by pellius on Sept 2, 2017 23:51:10 GMT
Florida has had a similar law for a long time.
No real issues. As expected, almost everyone simply uses a gun for self defense and committing crimes.
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