Before I begin, this thread treats as a given that 46.02 is invalidated by 46.15 when a CHL holder carries both a valid concealed handgun and license.
Exhibit A
Question 1: Does carrying a sheathed sword, dagger, or spear on your person at a Renaissance Faire constitute a violation of 46.02?
Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville has 30.06 signs at the entrance that intend to disallow you from carrying a concealed handgun on the premises as a CHL holder. (I forgot to note if they were valid 30.06 signs as I didn't have a handgun in my tunic, kyrtle & breeches.)
Question 2: Assuming the 30.06 signs are valid, and a CHL holder cannot concealed carry a handgun, does that mean there is not a legal means to carry sword, dagger, or spear on the grounds of their event?
Just thought of this as an interesting wrinkle in a tangent to the "buying illegal knives at Gun Shows" since hundreds of men and women walk that property during the fall weekends with all kinds of daggers, 6"+ sharpened knives, and lots and lots of swords, some concealed, some open carry.
Exhibit A
Based on that assumption, educate me here, folks. I read that carrying an illegal knife includes knives over 6", daggers, swords, and spears.Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY. (a) Sections 46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to:(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the handgun the person is carrying;
Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club
Question 1: Does carrying a sheathed sword, dagger, or spear on your person at a Renaissance Faire constitute a violation of 46.02?
Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville has 30.06 signs at the entrance that intend to disallow you from carrying a concealed handgun on the premises as a CHL holder. (I forgot to note if they were valid 30.06 signs as I didn't have a handgun in my tunic, kyrtle & breeches.)
Question 2: Assuming the 30.06 signs are valid, and a CHL holder cannot concealed carry a handgun, does that mean there is not a legal means to carry sword, dagger, or spear on the grounds of their event?
Just thought of this as an interesting wrinkle in a tangent to the "buying illegal knives at Gun Shows" since hundreds of men and women walk that property during the fall weekends with all kinds of daggers, 6"+ sharpened knives, and lots and lots of swords, some concealed, some open carry.